Common Installation Errors FAQ
Q. What do I do if I am told to upgrade JDK when installing McIDAS-V?
A. A user reported --- The first time I ran the script, it told me I needed
to upgrade my JDK. So I installed jdk1.6.0_03 and Java3D 1.3.1. Then
McIDAS-V installed without any problem.
Q. How do I solve write permissions errors on OSX?
A. Browse for a writable directory (e.g. /Users/mcuser/McIDAS-V). Under
"Select
Additional Tasks
", uncheck
"Create
Launcher and Configuration shortcuts in Applications folder
"
Q. How do I solve shortcut permissions errors on OSX?
A. At Extracting files: McIDAS-V Configuration.app/Contents/Info.plist/Applications/McIDAS-V Configuration.app/Contents/Info.plist I can not create this file. To solve this, click "Cancel" and
restart the installer. Follow instructions under Error #2 above.