ipkBuilder for MacOSX by dimfil

ipkBuilder for MacOSX by dimfil for satdreamgr

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Many users in SatDreamGr (and also in other sat forums) keep asking me how they can create ipk packages in MacOSX to use on their enigma2 satellite receivers. Well, the procedure is not difficult but someone has to use the Terminal to do it. Although the steps to follow are not too complicated, by the comments of some users is somehow clear that a few details could cause many problems to a user not so familiar with the Terminal.
So, there where two things I could do to help fellow mac users:
1. Create a guide document writing down the necessary terminal commands among with other details
2. Create a simple GUI to make things easier

I decided to go for (2)…
In the satellite community, there is already an app for Windows that does the job but as far as I could search, I couldn't find any MacOSX application for the same purpose.

So, here comes the first version of ipkBuilder. It just simplifies the procedure of creating an ipk package by letting the user enter all the necessary information and then do all the "dirty" job for him: create the control file, the debian-binary file, compress individual files and finally compress all together into an ipk file.

There are some things though that the user has to have prepared from before, and these are:
1. Obviously, the data structure of the files that have to be installed by the package and will be bundled of course in the ipk
2. Any optional scripts that the user wants to be executed before and after installation as-well-as before and after rem***l, and they will be also bundled in the ipk

Anyone in need to create an ipk package should be familiar with the above. In any case, there is plenty of information on the internet and a little of "googling" should provide any missing knowledge...

If you use ipkBuilder, please provide feedback, comments and suggestions to dimfil.sat@gmail.com

Credits:
The "ar" bin is extracted from Apple Command Line Tools. You can find the complete package in Apple Developer Downloads (you may need to register first).
The application icon is from the free Crystal Clear icon set by Everaldo Coelho.

Installation:
Download ipkBuilder dmg file.
Just copy ipkBuilder application to Applications folder or wherever you like in hour hard drive.
Use the Ar bin installer if you don't already have ar command installed.