mirror of https://github.com/KLayout/klayout.git
439 lines
22 KiB
Markdown
439 lines
22 KiB
Markdown
Relevant KLayout version: 0.30.5<br>
|
|
Author: Kazzz-S<br>
|
|
Last modified: 2025-11-10<br>
|
|
|
|
# 1. Introduction
|
|
This directory **`macbuild`** contains various files required for building KLayout (http://www.klayout.de/) version 0.30.5 or later for different 64-bit macOS, including:
|
|
* Tahoe (26.x) : really experimental (on M4 Mac Mini)
|
|
* Sequoia (15.x) : the primary development environment
|
|
* Sonoma (14.x) : experimental
|
|
|
|
Building KLayout for the previous operating systems listed below has been discontinued.<br>
|
|
Pre-built DMG packages are also not provided.<br>
|
|
As of today (November 2025), Homebrew classifies macOS Catalina 10.15 - Ventura 13 as Tier 3.
|
|
* Ventura (13.7.8; the build would still be possible)
|
|
* Monterey (12.7.6; the build would still be possible)
|
|
* Big Sur (11.7.10)
|
|
* Catalina (10.15.7)
|
|
* Mojave (10.14)
|
|
* High Sierra (10.13)
|
|
* Sierra (10.12)
|
|
* El Capitan (10.11)
|
|
|
|
Throughout this document, the primary target machine is **Intel x86_64** with **macOS Sequoia**.<br>
|
|
The author recently acquired an M4 Mac Mini and is attempting to build a native ARM64 version in the Tahoe environment **experimentally**.<br>
|
|
Therefore, this document does not include detailed build procedures for Apple Silicon environments.<br>
|
|
However, they are essentially the same as for an Intel Mac.
|
|
|
|
# 2. Qt Frameworks
|
|
|
|
The default Qt framework is "Qt5" from **MacPorts** (https://www.macports.org/), which is usually located under:
|
|
```
|
|
/opt/local/libexec/qt5/
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
If you prefer "Qt6" from **Homebrew** (https://brew.sh/), which is usually located under:
|
|
```
|
|
/usr/local/opt/qt@6/
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
You can also choose "Qt6" from Anaconda3 (https://www.anaconda.com/), but its setup is a little complicated in this release.
|
|
First, install Anaconda3 under /Applications. <br>
|
|
If you have installed Anaconda3 under $HOME/opt/anaconda3/ (or other location), make a symbolic link:
|
|
```
|
|
/Applications/anaconda3/ ---> $HOME/opt/anaconda3/
|
|
```
|
|
Then, follow the instructions in Section 6F.
|
|
|
|
The migration work to "Qt6" is ongoing. You can try to use it; however, you might encounter some build or runtime errors.<br>
|
|
If you use **Homebrew** to build KLayout >= 0.29.0, you need "Qt6" to address [the compilation issue](https://github.com/KLayout/klayout/issues/1599).<br>
|
|
I have also tried migrating to "Python 3.13.x" (earlier, Python 3.12.x) in this version.
|
|
|
|
# 3. Script language support: Ruby and Python
|
|
|
|
The build script **`build4mac.py`** provides several possible combinations of Qt, Ruby, and Python modules to suit the user's needs and preferences.<br>
|
|
Some typical use cases are described in Section 6.
|
|
|
|
# 4. Prerequisites
|
|
You need to have the followings:
|
|
* The latest Xcode and command-line tool kit compliant with each OS
|
|
* https://developer.apple.com/xcode/resources/
|
|
* https://mac.install.guide/commandlinetools/4
|
|
* Qt5 package from MacPorts. Qt6, from Homebrew or Anaconda3.
|
|
* libgit2 form MacPorts, Homebrew, or Anaconda3.
|
|
* Optionally, Ruby and Python packages from MacPorts, Homebrew, or Anaconda3
|
|
#### For matching versions of Ruby and Python, please also refer to `build4mac_env.py`.
|
|
|
|
# 5. Command-line options of **`build4mac.py`**
|
|
|
|
**`build4mac.py`** is the top level Python script for building KLayout for a macOS.
|
|
The operating system type is detected automatically.
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
|
<< Usage of 'build4mac.py' >>
|
|
for building KLayout 0.30.5 or later on different Apple macOS platforms.
|
|
|
|
$ [python] ./build4mac.py
|
|
option & argument : descriptions (refer to 'macbuild/build4mac_env.py' for details) | default value
|
|
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------
|
|
[-q|--qt <type>] : case-insensitive type=['Qt5MacPorts', 'Qt5Brew', 'Qt5Ana3', | qt5macports
|
|
: 'Qt6MacPorts', 'Qt6Brew', 'Qt6Ana3''] |
|
|
: Qt5MacPorts: use Qt5 from MacPorts |
|
|
: Qt5Brew: use Qt5 from Homebrew |
|
|
: Qt5Ana3: use Qt5 from Anaconda3 |
|
|
: Qt6MacPorts: use Qt6 from MacPorts (*) |
|
|
: Qt6Brew: use Qt6 from Homebrew (*) |
|
|
: Qt6Ana3: use Qt6 from Anaconda3 (*) |
|
|
: (*) migration to Qt6 is ongoing |
|
|
[-r|--ruby <type>] : case-insensitive type=['nil', 'Sys', 'MP34', 'HB34', 'Ana3'] | sys
|
|
: nil: don't bind Ruby |
|
|
: Sys: use [Tahoe|Sequoia|Sonoma]-bundled Ruby 2.6 |
|
|
: MP34: use Ruby 3.4 from MacPorts |
|
|
: HB34: use Ruby 3.4 from Homebrew |
|
|
: Ana3: use Ruby 3.4 from Anaconda3 |
|
|
[-p|--python <type>] : case-insensitive type=['nil', 'Sys', 'MP313', 'HB313', 'Ana3', | sys
|
|
: 'MP312', 'MP312', |
|
|
: 'MP311', 'HB311', 'HBAuto'] |
|
|
: nil: don't bind Python |
|
|
: Sys: use [Tahoe|Sequoia|Sonoma]-bundled Python 3.9 |
|
|
: MP313: use Python 3.13 from MacPorts |
|
|
: HB313: use Python 3.13 from Homebrew |
|
|
: Ana3: use Python 3.13 from Anaconda3 |
|
|
: MP312: use Python 3.12 from MacPorts |
|
|
: HB312: use Python 3.12 from Homebrew |
|
|
: MP311: use Python 3.11 from MacPorts |
|
|
: HB311: use Python 3.11 from Homebrew (+) |
|
|
: (+) required to provide the legacy pip in HW-*.dmg |
|
|
: HBAuto: use the latest Python 3.x auto-detected from Homebrew |
|
|
[-P|--buildPymod] : build and deploy Pymod (*.whl) for LW-*.dmg | disabled
|
|
[-n|--noqtbinding] : don't create Qt bindings for ruby scripts | disabled
|
|
[-u|--noqtuitools] : don't include uitools in Qt binding | disabled
|
|
[-g|--nolibgit2] : don't include libgit2 for Git package support | disabled
|
|
[-m|--make <option>] : option passed to 'make' | '--jobs=4'
|
|
[-d|--debug] : enable debug mode build; AddressSanitizer (ASAN) is linked | disabled
|
|
[-c|--checkcom] : check command-line and exit without building | disabled
|
|
[-y|--deploy] : deploy executables and dylibs, including Qt's Frameworks | disabled
|
|
[-Y|--DEPLOY] : deploy executables and dylibs for those who built KLayout | disabled
|
|
: from the source code and use the tools in the same machine |
|
|
: ! After confirmation of the successful build of 'klayout.app', |
|
|
: rerun this script with BOTH: |
|
|
: 1) the same options used for building AND |
|
|
: 2) <-y|--deploy> OR <-Y|--DEPLOY> |
|
|
: optionally with [-v|--verbose <0-3>] |
|
|
[-v|--verbose <0-3>] : verbose level of `macdeployqt' (effective with -y only) | 1
|
|
: 0 = no output, 1 = error/warning (default), |
|
|
: 2 = normal, 3 = debug |
|
|
[-?|--?] : print this usage and exit; in zsh, quote like '-?' or '--?' | disabled
|
|
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------+---------------
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
# 6. Use-cases
|
|
In this section, the actual file and directory names are those obtained on macOS Sequoia.<br>
|
|
On different OS, those names differ accordingly.
|
|
|
|
### 6A. Standard build using the OS-bundled Ruby and Python with MacPorts Qt5
|
|
0. Install MacPorts, then install Qt5 and libgit2 by
|
|
```
|
|
$ sudo port install coreutils
|
|
$ sudo port install findutils
|
|
$ sudo port install qt5
|
|
$ sudo port install libgit2
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
Confirm that you have:
|
|
```
|
|
/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools/Library/Frameworks/Python3.framework/*
|
|
```
|
|
As of this writing, the provided Python version is `3.9.6`.
|
|
|
|
1. Invoke **`build4mac.py`** with the following options: **((Notes))** These options are the default values for Tahoe, Sequoia, and Sonoma.
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt5macports -r sys -p sys
|
|
```
|
|
2. Confirm successful build (it will take about one hour, depending on your machine spec).
|
|
3. Rerun **`build4mac.py`** with the same options used in 1. PLUS "-y" to deploy executables and libraries under **`klayout.app`** bundle.<br>
|
|
The buddy command-line tools (strm*) will also be deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/Buddy/** in this step.<br>
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt5macports -r sys -p sys -y
|
|
```
|
|
The application bundle **`klayout.app`** is located under:<br>
|
|
**`ST-qt5MP.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-RsysPsys`** directory, where
|
|
* "ST-" means this is a standard package.
|
|
* "qt5MP" means that Qt5 from MacPorts is used.
|
|
* "RsysPsys" means that Ruby is 2.6 provided by OS; Python is 3.9 provided by OS.
|
|
4. Copy/move the generated application bundle **`klayout.app`** to your **`/Applications`** directory for installation.
|
|
|
|
### 6B. Fully MacPorts-flavored build with MacPorts Ruby 3.4 and MacPorts Python 3.13
|
|
0. Install MacPorts, then install Qt5, Ruby 3.4, Python 3.13, and libgit2 by
|
|
```
|
|
$ sudo port install coreutils
|
|
$ sudo port install findutils
|
|
$ sudo port install qt5
|
|
$ sudo port install ruby34
|
|
$ sudo port install python313
|
|
$ sudo port install py313-pip
|
|
$ sudo port install libgit2
|
|
```
|
|
1. Invoke **`build4mac.py`** with the following options:
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt5macports -r mp34 -p mp313
|
|
```
|
|
2. Confirm successful build (it will take about one hour, depending on your machine spec).
|
|
3. Rerun **`build4mac.py`** with the same options used in 1. PLUS "-Y" to deploy executables and libraries under **`klayout.app`** bundle.<br>
|
|
The buddy command-line tools (strm*) will also be deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/Buddy/** in this step.<br>
|
|
If you use `--buildPymod` option in Step-1 and Step-3, the KLayout Standalone Python Package (\*.whl) will be built and deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/pymod-dist/**.
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt5macports -r mp34 -p mp313 -Y
|
|
```
|
|
The application bundle **`klayout.app`** is located under:<br>
|
|
**`LW-qt5MP.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-Rmp34Pmp313`** directory, where
|
|
* "LW-" means this is a lightweight package.
|
|
* "qt5MP" means that Qt5 from MacPorts is used.
|
|
* "Rmp34Pmp313" means that Ruby is 3.4 from MacPorts; Python is 3.13 from MacPorts.
|
|
4. Copy/move the generated application bundle **`klayout.app`** to your **`/Applications`** directory for installation.
|
|
|
|
### 6C. Fully Homebrew-flavored build with Homebrew Ruby 3.4 and Homebrew Python 3.13
|
|
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
|
> To build KLayout >= 0.29.0, you need "Qt6" >= 6.7.0 to address [the compilation issue](https://github.com/KLayout/klayout/issues/1599).<br>
|
|
|
|
0. Install Homebrew, then install Qt6, Ruby 3.4, Python 3.13, and libgit2 by
|
|
```
|
|
$ brew install qt@6
|
|
$ brew install ruby@3.4
|
|
$ brew install python@3.13
|
|
$ brew install libgit2
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ cd macbuild
|
|
$ ./python3HB.py -v 3.13
|
|
```
|
|
1. Invoke **`build4mac.py`** with the following options:
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt6brew -r hb34 -p hb313
|
|
```
|
|
2. Confirm successful build (it will take about one hour, depending on your machine spec).
|
|
3. Rerun **`build4mac.py`** with the same options used in 1. PLUS "-Y" to deploy executables and libraries under **`klayout.app`** bundle.<br>
|
|
The buddy command-line tools (strm*) will also be deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/Buddy/** in this step.<br>
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt6brew -r hb34 -p hb313 -Y
|
|
```
|
|
The application bundle **`klayout.app`** is located under:<br>
|
|
**`LW-qt6Brew.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-Rhb34Phb313`** directory, where
|
|
* "LW-" means this is a lightweight package.
|
|
* "qt6Brew" means that Qt6 from Homebrew is used.
|
|
* "Rhb34Phb313" means that Ruby is 3.4 from Homebrew; Python is 3.13 from Homebrew.
|
|
4. Copy/move the generated application bundle **`klayout.app`** to your **`/Applications`** directory for installation.
|
|
|
|
> [!WARNING]
|
|
> We can no longer use the legacy **pip** command with Homebew Python@3.13, and we will get,
|
|
> ```
|
|
> error: externally-managed-environment
|
|
> ```
|
|
> To avoid this error, use a virtual environment, as Homebrew suggests.<br>
|
|
> See `HomebrewUser-ReadMeFirst.txt` in `Resources/script-bundle-B.zip` for details.
|
|
|
|
### 6D. Partially Homebrew-flavored build with System Ruby and Homebrew Python 3.11
|
|
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
|
> To build KLayout >= 0.29.0, you need "Qt6" >= 6.7.0 to address [the compilation issue](https://github.com/KLayout/klayout/issues/1599).<br>
|
|
|
|
0. Install Homebrew, then install Qt6, Python 3.11, and libgit2 by
|
|
```
|
|
$ brew install qt@6
|
|
$ brew install python@3.11
|
|
$ brew install libgit2
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ cd macbuild
|
|
$ ./python3HB.py -v 3.11
|
|
```
|
|
1. Invoke **`build4mac.py`** with the following options:
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt6brew -r sys -p hb311
|
|
```
|
|
2. Confirm successful build (it will take about one hour, depending on your machine spec).
|
|
3. Rerun **`build4mac.py`** with the same options used in 1. PLUS "-y" to deploy executables and libraries (including Qt and Python frameworks) under the **`klayout.app`** bundle.<br>
|
|
The buddy command-line tools (strm*) will also be deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/Buddy/** in this step.
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt6brew -r sys -p hb311 -y
|
|
```
|
|
The application bundle **`klayout.app`** is located under:<br>
|
|
**`HW-qt6Brew.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-RsysPhb311`** directory, where
|
|
* "HW-" means this is a heavyweight package because both Qt6 and Python Frameworks are deployed.
|
|
* "qt6Brew" means that Qt6 from Homebrew is used.
|
|
* "RsysPhb311" means that Ruby is OS-bundled; Python is 3.11 from Homebrew.
|
|
4. Copy/move the generated application bundle **`klayout.app`** to your **`/Applications`** directory for installation.
|
|
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
|
> So far, the deployment of Homebrew Ruby is not supported.<br>
|
|
> Therefore, if you intend to use the "-y" option for deployment, you need to use the "-r sys" option for building.
|
|
|
|
### 6E. Heterogeneous combination of MacPorts Qt5, System Ruby, and Homebrew Python 3.11
|
|
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
|
> This is another practical solution for building a popular HW*.dmg package.
|
|
|
|
0. Install MacPorts, then install Qt5 and libgit2 by
|
|
```
|
|
$ sudo port install coreutils
|
|
$ sudo port install findutils
|
|
$ sudo port install qt5
|
|
$ sudo port install libgit2
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
Then, install Homebrew, then install Python 3.11 by
|
|
```
|
|
$ brew install python@3.11
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ cd macbuild
|
|
$ ./python3HB.py -v 3.11
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
1. Invoke **`build4mac.py`** with the following options:
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt5macports -r sys -p hb311
|
|
```
|
|
2. Confirm successful build (it will take about one hour, depending on your machine spec).
|
|
3. Rerun **`build4mac.py`** with the same options used in 1. PLUS "-y" to deploy executables and libraries under **`klayout.app`** bundle.<br>
|
|
The buddy command-line tools (strm*) will also be deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/Buddy/** in this step.<br>
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt5macports -r sys -p hb311 -y
|
|
```
|
|
The application bundle **`klayout.app`** is located under:<br>
|
|
**`HW-qt5MP.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-RsysPhb311`** directory, where
|
|
* "HW-" means this is a heavyweight package because both Qt5 and Python Frameworks are deployed.
|
|
* "qt5MP" means that Qt5 from MacPorts is used.
|
|
* "RsysPhb311" means that Ruby is OS-bundled; Python is 3.11 from Homebrew.
|
|
4. Copy/move the generated application bundle **`klayout.app`** to your **`/Applications`** directory for installation.
|
|
|
|
### 6F. Fully Anaconda3-flavored build with Anaconda3 Ruby 3.4 and Anaconda3 Python 3.13
|
|
0. Install Anaconda3 (Anaconda3-2025.06-0-MacOSX-x86_64.pkg) under `/Applications` then setup a new virtual environment.
|
|
```
|
|
1) Create a new env "klayout-qt6" (with stable solver & channels)
|
|
switch solver to libmamba for faster/more stable resolves
|
|
$ conda install -n base -y conda-libmamba-solver
|
|
$ conda config --set solver libmamba
|
|
|
|
Create the environment (on this x86_64 machine it will pull osx-64 builds)
|
|
$ conda create -n klayout-qt6 python=3.13 -y
|
|
$ conda activate klayout-qt6
|
|
|
|
In this env only, prefer conda-forge strictly (to avoid mixing)
|
|
$ conda config --env --add channels conda-forge
|
|
$ conda config --env --add channels defaults
|
|
$ conda config --env --set channel_priority strict
|
|
$ conda install -n base -y conda-libmamba-solver
|
|
$ conda config --set solver libmamba
|
|
|
|
2) Install Qt6 (qt6-main and qt6-multimedia) only from conda-forge
|
|
Qt6 core (builds that typically include Designer/UiTools)
|
|
$ conda install -y --override-channels -c conda-forge "qt6-main=6.9.3"
|
|
$ conda install -y --override-channels -c conda-forge "qt6-multimedia=6.9.3"
|
|
|
|
3) Additionally, install Ruby and libgit2 only from conda-forge
|
|
$ conda install -y --override-channels -c conda-forge "ruby=3.4.7"
|
|
$ conda install -y --override-channels -c conda-forge "libgit2=1.9.1"
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
1. Invoke **`build4mac.py`** with the following options:
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt6ana3 -r ana3 -p ana3
|
|
```
|
|
2. Confirm successful build (it will take about one hour, depending on your machine spec).
|
|
3. Rerun **`build4mac.py`** with the same options used in 1. PLUS "-Y" to deploy executables and libraries under **`klayout.app`** bundle.<br>
|
|
The buddy command-line tools (strm*) will also be deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/Buddy/** in this step.<br>
|
|
If you use `--buildPymod` option in Step-1 and Step-3, the KLayout Standalone Python Package (\*.whl) will be built and deployed under **klayout.app/Contents/pymod-dist/**.
|
|
|
|
```
|
|
$ ./build4mac.py -q qt6ana3 -r ana3 -p ana3 -Y
|
|
```
|
|
The application bundle **`klayout.app`** is located under:<br>
|
|
**`LW-qt6Ana3.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-Rana3Pana3`** directory, where
|
|
* "LW-" means this is a lightweight package.
|
|
* "qt6Ana3" means that Qt6 from Anaconda3 is used.
|
|
* "Rana3Pana3" means that Ruby (3.4) is from Anaconda3; Python (3.13) is from Anaconda3.
|
|
4. Copy/move the generated application bundle **`klayout.app`** to your **`/Applications`** directory for installation.
|
|
5. Now, you need to create an Automator wrapper app (Launcher) to start the application.
|
|
See `Anaconda3User-ReadMeFirst.txt` in `Resources/script-bundle-A.zip` for details.
|
|
|
|
### 6G. Other combinations
|
|
Logically, several module combinations other than 6A through 6F are possible, including `nil` choice.<br>
|
|
The resultant package directory name will begin with **`EX-`** (exceptional) if you choose such a combination.
|
|
|
|
### 6H. Using the git-based Salt Package Manager through a proxy server
|
|
If you use the git-based Salt Package Manager through a proxy server, you need to set the `KLAYOUT_GIT_HTTP_PROXY` environment variable. For example,
|
|
```
|
|
$ export KLAYOUT_GIT_HTTP_PROXY="http://111.222.333.444:5678"
|
|
```
|
|
Ask your system administrator for the actual IP address and port number of your proxy server.
|
|
|
|
It is highly recommended that this setting is included in a launching service script bundle.<br>
|
|
A sample content (`*.app.Bash`) of the script bundle can be found in `Resources/script-bundle-[A|B|H|P|S].zip`.
|
|
|
|
----
|
|
|
|
# 7. QA Tests
|
|
You can optionally conduct QA tests using the `ut_runner` executable.<br>
|
|
[This forum post](https://www.klayout.de/forum/discussion/comment/11012/#Comment_11012) provides information on the unit tests, mainly for Linux.
|
|
In the macOS environment, the QA test working directory is `[ST|LW|HB]-build_directory.macQAT`, where you will find `macQAT.py`, a wrapper script for the `ut_runner` executable.<br>
|
|
Some required environment variables including `TESTSRC`, `TESTTMP`, and `DYLD_LIBRARY_PATH` are set by `macQAT.py`.<br>
|
|
|
|
1. Change directory to `[ST|LW|HB]-build_directory.macQAT`
|
|
```
|
|
cd [ST|LW|HB]-build_directory.macQAT
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
2. To print usage of `ut_runner`, run `macQAT.py` with '-u'
|
|
```
|
|
./macQAT.py -u
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
3. To start the KLayout main GUI window, run `macQAT.py` with '-k'
|
|
```
|
|
./macQAT.py -k
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
4. To normally run `ut_runner`, invoke `macQAT.py` with '-r'
|
|
```
|
|
./macQAT.py -r
|
|
```
|
|
|
|
If required, you can use the `-x <test>` option to skip some erroneous tests.
|
|
|
|
----
|
|
|
|
# 8. Making a DMG installer
|
|
You can make a DMG installer using another Python script **`makeDMG4mac.py`**.<br>
|
|
This script requires a directory generated by **`build4mac.py`** with the [-y|-Y] option (refer to 6A through 6F).
|
|
|
|
1. Make a symbolic link (if it does not exist) from the parent directory (where **`build.sh`** exists) to **`makeDMG4mac.py`**, that is,
|
|
```
|
|
makeDMG4mac.py -> macbuild/makeDMG4mac.py
|
|
```
|
|
2. Invoke **`makeDMG4mac.py`** with -p and -m options, for example,
|
|
```
|
|
$ cd /where/'build.sh'/exists
|
|
$ ./makeDMG4mac.py -p LW-qt5MP.pkg.macos-Sequoia-release-Rmp34Pmp313 -m
|
|
```
|
|
This command will generate the two files below:<br>
|
|
* **`LW-klayout-0.30.5-macOS-Sequoia-1-qt5MP-Rmp34Pmp313.dmg`** ---(1) the main DMG file
|
|
* **`LW-klayout-0.30.5-macOS-Sequoia-1-qt5MP-Rmp34Pmp313.dmg.md5`** ---(2) MD5-value text file
|
|
|
|
# Known issues
|
|
Because we assume some specific versions of non-OS-standard Ruby and Python, updating Homebrew, MacPorts, or Anaconda3 may cause build- and link errors.<br>
|
|
In such cases, you need to update the dictionary contents of **`build4mac_env.py`**.
|
|
|
|
# Final comments
|
|
No need to say KLayout is a great tool!<br>
|
|
With the object-oriented script language (both Ruby and Python) support, our error-prone layout jobs can be significantly simplified and sped up.<br>
|
|
Building KLayout from its source code is not difficult. Try it with your favorite environment!
|
|
|
|
[End of File]
|