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Spring on MacOSX

2007-02-08T14:12:53Z

DesertLynx: added lobby reference

== Status ==

At the present, there is a working, compiled universal binary for Macintosh OSX 10.4. However, this is still pre-release and is not yet ready for the public.

Network sync presently restricts play to between computers of the same architecture type. Cross architecture network support is being worked on but will have to wait till there's hardware to work with.

A port of the Unity lobby is being attempted (ease of installation is a major concern regardles though), as well as there being progress on AFLobby, but neither as yet are working easily. Therefore, play between two computers must be initiated manually via start scripts and/or command line.

See the [[Lobby_on_MacOSX]] page for details

'''Latest Release:''' 0.7gU

== Download ==
to download and see the latest information, see
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=163367#163367 the forum thread]

== Donations ==
Elio is, at present, the sole active dev on this port and working towards a full Universal build with network sync. However, at the present he is "slowly" getting an intel mac mini or similar macintel to achieve this.

therefore, the option to donate to support such a cause is [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=taspringmac%40aol%2ecom&no_shipping=1&cn=Optional%20Comments&tax=0&currency_code=AUD&lc=AU&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8 available]

(added by [[User:DesertLynx|DesertLynx]] 14:46, 7 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time))

==Running Spring OSX==

Download the '''latest build'''

Download '''maps''' (at least [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2106/SmallDivide/ one])

Download '''mods''' (at least [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/1967/XTA_v8.1/ one])

''double click them to install'' them, or drag and drop them onto the SpringRTS.app bundle (they mightn't all install at once; so you may need to quit and repeat for remaining ones.

double click on Spring to '''run'''.

=== StartScripts ===
You can also write start scripts to set up skirmishes, network games ([http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=8634 example scripts]). if you give the script an extension of ".srts" you should be able to just double click the script to start, otherwise just drag and drop it onto the SpringRTS.app bundle.
--[[User:Elio|Elio]]

== Editing settings ==
a preference editor is planned, however, in the mean time it is necessary to modify the preference file directly.

to edit preferences, edit ~/Library/Preferences/de.berlios.taspring-linux.SpringRTS.plist

''unless you know what you're doing it is reccomended that you only edit resolution and fontsize.''

----

== Bug reporting ==
If you find bugs, please check below at the known list, if they are not there, please report them on the Mac build forum [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=163367#163367 thread]

'''Please be descriptive. ''' this is not yet a public release and all the help possible is required to fix each problem.

''For bug reports providing infolog.txt, please have VerboseLevel at 9''

== Known issues==

''Nvidia graphics cards''

there are reports that Nvidia graphics cards cause several visual artefacts in game. Among them, vanishing, units and blue/grey polygons appearing as units are nearing build completion. More information of ways that you can avoid it happening is welcome.

''LUA issues'' (intel macs only?) (I'm not sure this is LUA related..--[[User:Elio|Elio]] 22:50, 7 Feb 2007 (WEST) actually appears rather probable --[[User:Elio|Elio]] 12:31, 8 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time))

some users have had the build menus vanish or menu writing float a little.

LUA has bugs as this build uses 5.1 while most spring devs are scripting against version 5.0. This is being worked on.
--[[User:Elio|Elio]] 22:50, 7 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time)

'''Update:''' worked out lua on ppc problem being annoying endian issue, which I still don't know why that area was coded as such, but problem overcame. We will have stable LUA in the next update. --[[User:Elio|Elio]] 12:31, 8 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time)

''Nanolathe issues''

occasionally the nanolathe spray may end up out of sync with conplanes, this is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay. (May be fixed in latest release; so yes, no if still there would be great.
--[[User:Elio|Elio]] 22:50, 7 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time))

''AI issues'' (--[[User:Elio|Elio]] 22:50, 7 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time))

Some AI are currently reporting the wrong version, yet still work fine. This will be solved it the next release. (Potentially having a AllowIncompatibleAI setting, because it can lead to crashes if they are genuinely incorrect.

Some AI can cause crashes, There appears to be some dylib symbol problems that could pop up; this is being worked on.

''Other minor things''

Please though do post in the thread with info about anything; you may be able to provide the key bit to pinpoint the problem.

''Thanks to [[User:DesertLynx|DesertLynx]] for setting up this page.''

Lobby on MacOSX

2007-02-08T14:04:17Z

DesertLynx:

== Unity Lobby ==

''' Status '''

Does partially execute on OSX but suffers from several bugs and dependency issues. The launcher does execute and have basic functionality, but little else.

A rewrite is underway are being rewritten, see [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5840&start=700 thread] for details.

''' Known Bugs '''

Several dependencies are outdated or missing for OSX 10.4.8.

Severe operational issues relating to bugs.

== AF Lobby ==

''' Status '''

Does execute, but is unable to connect to the lobby server due to an update in the connection. It is reported that this will be fixed in the next release.

Although it can execute, it is missing a spring.app launcher for OSX, and is therefore unable to execute Spring.

The AF lobby has previously been more successful on OSX but still lacks some of the features of the Unity Lobby.

''' Known Bugs '''

The aforementioned inability to connect to the main server.

No launcher

Lobby on MacOSX

2007-02-08T14:03:01Z

DesertLynx: minor edits

== Unity Lobby ==

''' Status '''

Does partially execute on OSX but suffers from several bugs and dependency issues. The launcher does execute and have basic functionality, but little else.

A rewrite is underway are being rewritten, see [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5840&start=700 thread] for details.

''' Known Bugs '''

Several dependencies are outdated or missing for OSX 10.4.8.

Severe operational issues relating to bugs

== AF Lobby ==

''' Status '''

Does execute, but is unable to connect to the lobby server due to an update in the connection. It is reported that this will be fixed in the next release.

Although it can execute, it is missing a spring.app launcher for OSX, and is therefore unable to execute Spring.

The AF lobby has previously been more successful on OSX but still lacks some of the features of the Unity Lobby.

''' Known Bugs '''

The aforementioned inability to connect to the main server.

No launcher

Lobby on MacOSX

2007-02-08T13:41:03Z

DesertLynx: formatting

== Unity Lobby ==

''' Status '''

Does not presently execute on OSX and suffers from several bugs. Sections of it are being rewritten and this will be put into the next release.
See this [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5840&start=700 thread] for details.

''' Known Bugs '''

Several dependencies are outdated for OSX 10.4.8.

Endian related issues (?)

== AF Lobby ==

''' Status '''

Does execute, but is unable to connect to the lobby server due to an update in the connection. It is reported that this will be fixed in the next release.

The AF lobby has previously been more successful on OSX but still lacks some of the features of the Unity Lobby.

''' Known Bugs '''

The aforementioned inability to connect.

Lobby on MacOSX

2007-02-08T13:40:13Z

DesertLynx: basic summary

== Unity Lobby ==

''' Status '''
Does not presently execute on OSX and suffers from several bugs. Sections of it are being rewritten and this will be put into the next release.

See this [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5840&start=700 thread] for details.

''' Known Bugs '''

Several dependencies are outdated for OSX 10.4.8.

Endian related issues (?)

== AF Lobby ==

''' Status '''
Does execute, but is unable to connect to the lobby server due to an update in the connection. It is reported that this will be fixed in the next release.

The AF lobby has previously been more successful on OSX but still lacks some of the features of the Unity Lobby.

''' Known Bugs '''
The aforementioned inability to connect.

Spring on MacOSX

2007-02-07T13:46:18Z

DesertLynx: intial wiki. probably a few corrections to be made

== Status ==

At the present, there is a working, compiled universal binary for Macintosh OSX 10.4 (maybe 10.3 too). However, this is still pre-release and is not yet ready for the public.

Networking sync presently limits play between computers of the same processor type. PPC sync is being worked on, but macintel builds might have to wait.

A port of the Unity lobby is underway, but not as yet working. Therefore, play between two computers must be initiated manually via command line.

== Download ==
to download and see the latest information, see
[http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=163367#163367 the forum thread]

== Donations ==
Elio is, at present, the sole dev on this port is working towards a full Intel build with network sync. However, at the present he is "slowly" working towards getting an intel mac mini or similar macintel to achieve this.

therefore, the option to donate is now [https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_xclick&business=taspringmac%40aol%2ecom&no_shipping=1&cn=Optional%20Comments&tax=0&currency_code=AUD&lc=AU&bn=PP%2dDonationsBF&charset=UTF%2d8 available]

(added by [[User:DesertLynx|DesertLynx]] 14:46, 7 Feb 2007 (W. Europe Standard Time))

==Running Spring OSX==

Download the '''latest build'''

Download '''maps''' (at least [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/2106/SmallDivide/ one])

Download '''mods''' (at least [http://spring.unknown-files.net/file/1967/XTA_v8.1/ one])

''double click them to install'' them, or drag and drop them onto the SpringRTS.app bundle (they mightn't all install at once; so you may need to quit and repeat for remaining ones.

double click on Spring to '''run'''.

== Editing settings ==
a preference editor is planned, however, in the mean time it is necessary to modify the preference file directly.

to edit preferences, edit ~/Library/Preferences/de.berlios.taspring-linux.SpringRTS.plist

''unless you know what you're doing it is reccomended that you only edit resolution and fontsize.''

----

== Bug reporting ==
If you find bugs, please check below at the known list, if they are not there, please report them on the Mac build forum [http://spring.clan-sy.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?p=163367#163367 thread]

'''Please be descriptive. ''' this is not yet a public release and all the help possible is required to fix each problem.

''For bug reports providing infolog.txt, please have VerboseLevel at 9''

== Known issues==

Nvidia graphics cards
there are reports that Nvidia graphics cards cause several visual artefacts in game. Among them, vanishing, units and blue/grey polygons appearing as units are nearing build completion.

LUA issues (intel macs only?)
some users have had the build menus vanish or menu writing float a little.

Nanolathe issues
occasionally the nanolathe spray may end up out of sync with conplanes, this is purely cosmetic and does not affect gameplay.