[P3] Utility on a Mac

[W4JBB]

I am a new Mac user and have run into an issue.

I downloaded and installed the P3 Utility.  When it installed, I dragged
it to my Applications folder.  At first, it worked fine. Now, when I
click on it, I get the following message:

ERROR:  The HELP folder must be in the same location as the KX3 Utility app.

Yep, you read that right.  I get the same error when I click on the KX3
Utility.  If I go to System -> Library and search for "P3," I can find
the app and double-click it.  It runs fine.  However, if I take the app
that runs find and drag it to my Applications folder, I get the same
message as above.

I am still getting used to how OS X works and getting frustrated at times.

Thanks for the help.

73,
Joel - W4JBB
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[Jack Brindle-2]

Joel;

With just a few exceptions (mostly Apple Apps), Mac apps do not have to be directly in the Applications folder. The solution to your problem is to put the entire folder containing the P3 Utility into the Applications folder. I actually have all my Elecraft Utilities in a single folder inside the Applications folder, each in its own folder inside one named "Ham Apps".

That should separate the applications enough so that you do not get that problem.

Mac OS X is a great OS. Welcome!

Jack B, W6FB


On Dec 28, 2012, at 8:04 PM, Joel Black <[hidden email]> wrote:

> I am a new Mac user and have run into an issue.
>
> I downloaded and installed the P3 Utility.  When it installed, I dragged it to my Applications folder.  At first, it worked fine. Now, when I click on it, I get the following message:
>
> ERROR:  The HELP folder must be in the same location as the KX3 Utility app.
>
> Yep, you read that right.  I get the same error when I click on the KX3 Utility.  If I go to System -> Library and search for "P3," I can find the app and double-click it.  It runs fine.  However, if I take the app that runs find and drag it to my Applications folder, I get the same message as above.
>
> I am still getting used to how OS X works and getting frustrated at times.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB
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[W4JBB]

Thanks for the help, this has been solved. The solution is that you must
copy over the entire folder (from Downloads to Applications). Once I did
that, it worked fine.

Happy New Year,
Joel - W4JBB

On 12/28/12 10:04 PM, Joel Black wrote:

> I am a new Mac user and have run into an issue.
>
> I downloaded and installed the P3 Utility. When it installed, I
> dragged it to my Applications folder. At first, it worked fine. Now,
> when I click on it, I get the following message:
>
> ERROR: The HELP folder must be in the same location as the KX3 Utility
> app.
>
> Yep, you read that right. I get the same error when I click on the KX3
> Utility. If I go to System -> Library and search for "P3," I can find
> the app and double-click it. It runs fine. However, if I take the app
> that runs find and drag it to my Applications folder, I get the same
> message as above.
>
> I am still getting used to how OS X works and getting frustrated at
> times.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> 73,
> Joel - W4JBB

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