Application settings file

What method should I look into for creating a settings file?
I've tried doing it in SQLite, XML, and my own format... only to have trouble every time.
So, what popular methods are used (that are decently documented) for creating program settings files?

what settings and for what kind of file?

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Default application settings loses on restart or LaunchServices problem?

Hello,
Problem:
After doing this tutorial:http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1428. I have a problem with default application settings (file association). In other words, file function "Open with" is empty. I chose default app for specific file type, do function "change all" (or just start specific application) and everything works fine. Files are associated whit that app. But after restar (or shutdown) every association is reset to none (open whit also empty). FileVault is off.
So after restart I must to associate files whit programs manual, or launch all programs.
What I tried:
Deleting com.apple.LaunchServices.plist - no help
Script run in Terminal: /System/Library/Frameworks/CoreServices.framework/Versions/A/Frameworks/LaunchS ervices.framework/Versions/A/Support/lsregister -kill -seed - works, restores default applications and Open with list (but only till restart)
Onyx app - no help
MAINTENANCE app- works after first restart, after second restart the same problem
RCDefaultApp app- no help
Please any advice?

Here is output:
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none
Step2:
sudo: can't open /private/etc/sudoers: Permission denied
sudo: no valid sudoers sources found, quitting
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iTunesLibrary.framework
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npContributeMac.bundle
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com.apple.remotepairtool.plist
com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist
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Flash Player.prefPane
NTFSforMacOSX.prefPane
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com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper
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iWork.qlgenerator
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AppleIntermediateCodec.component
AppleMPEG2Codec.component
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Adobe Unit Types.osax
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Microsoft Office.mdimporter
iWork.mdimporter
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Library/Keyboard Layouts:
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com.apple.AddressBook.ScheduledSync.ABExchangeSource.DD57C94C-A28C-43D6-86D1-DF0 944A06ED2.plist
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com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.helperTool.plist
com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.trashSizeWatcher.plist
com.macpaw.CleanMyMac.volumeWatcher.plist
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Step5:
iTunesHelper, Lion Launch Services Fix, moveAddict
(Lion Launch Services Fix- I use it for reseting launchservice after restart)

Will Migration Assistant application transfer my applications' settings and all my games' save file such as Spore and even ported games?

Will Migration Assistant application transfer my applications' settings and all my games' save file such as Spore and even ported games?

Hello:
Will Migration Assistant application transfer my applications' settings and all my games' save file such as Spore and even ported games?
I doubt if anyone can answer your question. With a new Mac, setup assistant opens the first time the system is turned on. One can also use migration assistant.
I have used both for several years and have never "lost" any data.
If you want to move, have a good backup and then do it.
Barry

Firefox will download (or send to Word) .docx files but not .doc files and the application settings are the same for both.

I have tried resetting the application settings for Word 1997-2003 -- browsing for my Word 2007 program, instructing Firefox to save the file, or to ask me what to do. In all cases, Firefox simply opens a new blank tab. I have also tried resetting the setting and closing then reopening Firefox.

Hello,
With firefox 4.0.1 I encountered this problem too. '.doc' files don't open the 'Ask Always' Popup asking either to open or save the fine.
This works fine for 'docx', 'ppt' or other file type.
I only encountered this problem since I upgraded to FF 4
My application setting for both Word extension type are the same.
Any solution to this?
Bas.

I am trying to listen to an audio file on a web page using Windows Media but it always uses Quicktime. It doesn't do this in Internet explorer and I believe I have made the necessary changes in the Application settings.

I believe that I have made the necessary changes in Tools, Applications settings associating types of files to programs.

Start Firefox in [[Safe Mode]] to check if one of the add-ons is causing the problem.
* Don't make any changes on the Safe mode start window.
See:
* [[Troubleshooting extensions and themes]]
It is hard to tell which plugin is needed to play that webcast. You appear to have Flash and WMP and Silverlight. Other popular but less used plugins are RealPlayer and QuickTime.
See:
* [[Popular plugins]]
* http://kb.mozillazine.org/Testing_plugins
You can check the page source to see which MIME type is specified for that content or post a link if that web page can be accessed publicly without authorization.

Some file types not listed in Applications settings

OS: Windows XP SP3
Firefox 4.0 & Pale Moon 4.0.5
I have a problem when I download files of the executables type (.exe). Previously, I have checked the sign so that Firefox automatically download the file via download manager. Unfortunately, some sites disallow downloading with it. But, when I want to change the setting, I can't find the executables type in the Applications settings. So, how I download normally again? Please help!

I think the setting you need must be in the add-on's settings.
Firefox's Tools > Options > Applications is for downloads that need an application to open them. Executables are designed to run directly on the OS rather than being opened by another application. Also, executable files usually are sent from the server with a generic binary file header, so Firefox will not be able to match them up with a particular file type.

Failed to import publish settings file in Azure Toolkit for Eclipse with Java downloaded from Azure Management Portal

I tried to deploy the Hello World JSP application to Azure from Eclipse following the instructions at http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/azure/hh690944%28VS.103%29.aspx. Got the following error when trying to import Publish Settings file downloaded from Azure
Management portal:
Importing MyMSDN.publishsettings file failed. Reason: failed to parse file. Ensure publish settings version is 1.0.
Could someone help me solve this problem? Thanks.

Hi huihuang,
It seems there is some issue with your publishsettings file, could you open this file and copy the content here? Or please have a look at this article:
http://gauravmantri.com/2012/09/14/about-windows-azure-publish-settings-file-and-how-to-create-your-own-publish-settings-file/ for more information about it.
Best Regards,
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Am running Tiger 10.4.11; just got Snow Leopard 10.6.3 (regular OS disk, not an upgrade); when I install Snow Leopard, will it wipe everything? overwrite Tiger? Do I need to make backups of applications and files to reinstall after Sno Lprd loads? thx!

Am running Tiger 10.4.11; just got Snow Leopard 10.6.3 (regular OS disk, not upgrade). When I install Snow Leopard, will it wipe everything? overwrite Tiger? Do I need to make backups of applications and files to reinstall after Snow Leopard Loads? thanks!

Hi Donald,
No it doesn't erase anything by default, it does what we used to call an Archive and Install feature, which can give you a new OS, yet preserve your files and settings if you have enough room on your HD...
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107120
But it does it automatically unless you specifically erase the Disk, but will replace Tiger completely for the OS & several Apple Apps like Safari, Mail, etc, yet preserve your old settings for those!
If you think you may need Tiger to run any APPs that do not work in SL/10.6, then clone or backup first.
I would recomend 2 things before installing though...
Make sure you have enough RAM & HD space.
Snow Leopard/10.6.x Requirements...
General requirements
   * Mac computer with an Intel processor
    * 1GB of memory (I say 2GB at least)
    * 5GB of available disk space (I say 30GB at least)
If it's a core Duo & not a Core2Duo, then it'll only run in 32 bit mode.
"Try Disk Utility
1. Insert the new Mac OS X SL/10.6 Install Disc, then restart the computer while holding the C key.
2. When your computer finishes starting up from the disc, choose Disk Utility from the Installer menu. (In Mac OS X 10.4 or later, you must select your language first.)
Important: Do not click Continue in the first screen of the Installer. If you do, you must restart from the disc again to access Disk Utility.
3. Click the First Aid tab.
4. Select your Mac OS X volume.
5. Click Repair. Disk Utility checks and repairs the disk."
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106214

Non-default system-application.xml file?

There's mention in the OC4J documentation regarding specifying a non-default system-application.xml file; however, I cannot find the string defining it in any of the OC4J files, nor in the documentation though I might have missed it in that.
I am attempting to have multiple instances run out of the same ORACLE_HOME, and I'd like to point the logs to separate places per instance. Every other one is pretty clear (defined in the customized server.xml), this one with its logging parameter I cannot find a method for keeping a separate log file per instance other than simply creating multiple oracle or at least j2ee homes. Short cut for keeping things consistent for many settings and deployments, though may not be feasible for a running environment.
Any information or points in the right direction would be appreciated. Thanks,
Geoff

You can modify the <log> tag in system-application.xml to rotate the system log file.
System application is a key internal component that is critical to OC4J startup, the system-application.xml file should not be modified except for the <jazn> and <log> tags.
You can modify the <jazn> tag as needed to specify changes to the security provider, the location of the OC4J security configuration file (system-jazn-data.xml), or both. For more information about <jazn> and the system-jazn-data.xml file, see the Oracle Containers for J2EE Security Guide.
There's no reference of system-application.xml in other config files.
-Frances

An OS-Intergrated place to store per-user application configuration files.

A Chairde,
I'm developing an application that could be deployed on multiple platforms. I'm looking for a location to store per-user configuration files in a OS-integrated way.
I use a utility class to determine the OS of the users machine. I know from experience that Windows NT5+ likes to store per-user settings/configurations in the %APPDATA% path (which is usually C:\Users\<username>\Appdata\Roaming\<vendor>\<software> etc.) I'm using a call to the environment labels to determine it's location.
I'm a linux user myself, so I'm aware that most UNIX based Operating Systems like to store personal configurations in hidden folders in the user's home directory (ex /home/<username>/.<application> etc.), Obviously, I'm using a call to the system property user.home to determine that location.
My Question is in relation to Mac OS and Mac OS X, where would it be a safe location to store per-user configurations? I know OS X is BSD/UNIX based so is it safe to assume to store them as a hidden subfolder of the user.home directory? What about Mac OS classic? Where are per-user settings stored, or is it like Windows 9x and NT4 and lacks proper multi-user setups (although NT4 is somewhat more prepared then 9x) ?
It would be much appreciated if anybody has any ideas.
Is Mise,
Seán Mac Aodha
PS. I'm not using Javas Property files etc. I've rolled my own exchangeable format for storing key,value pairs.

I've used databases in the past to store local files but clients have sometimes run into trouble when the database daemon goes down or doesnt start-up normally because of a "improper" shutdown etc.
In my own implementation of "Settings Files" i have serialized hashtables marked with appropriate metadata stored to the users "application data", a backup or original copy of those settings in the common directory shared by my application framework and then in a networked enviroment, the Settings can be hosted on a database server, so the user can travel between client machines and keep their settings (and files) with them.
I have, with a bit of googling, come across the most obvious page i should have looked at in regards to Apple Mac OS X
http://developer.apple.com/documentation/MacOSX/Conceptual/BPFileSystem/Articles/WhereToPutFiles.html
According to Apple's guidlines, the most suitable place to store User configuration files is in the ~/Library/Application Support/<Application Name> directory.
and for System-wide configuration files, /Library/Application Support/<Application Name> rather then storing them with the application in the /Applications directory.

Common Practice For Storing Application Data Files

During my application development targeting for XP and Linux time, I will store my application data files (Files where user may create, modify, rename, delete...) same path as my application directory. For instance, if my application is installed in :-
C:\Program Files\MyApp\MyApp.jar
All my application data files will be located in
C:\Program Files\MyApp\Config\ directory.
This works quite well until Vista introduce UAC. Vista will not allow write opration to C:\Program Files\MyApp\Config\ folder (Config folder is being created during installer execution). However, to support legacy application, Vista use a workaround (Virtualization) for application to write. For example, MyApp.jar want to perform write on
Real path :-
C:\Program Files\MyApp\Config
Vista will redirect it to :-
Virtual path
C:\Users\<account>\AppData\Local\VirtualStore\Program Files\MyApp\Config
Please refer to the links for more detail
[http://www.codeproject.com/KB/security/acl_common_data.aspx?display=Print]
[http://www.codeproject.com/KB/vista-security/MakingAppsUACAware.aspx]
However, this introduce several additional problems [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/927387]
May I know what is the common practice for storing an application data files? The below are my several thoughts
(1) Writing to
* Windows XP - %systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
* Windows Vista - %systemdrive%\ProgramData
* Windows 2000 - %systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
* Windows Server 2003 - %systemdrive%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data
* Windows 98 - %systemdrive%\Windows\All Users\ Application Data
which we may retrieve through "CommonApplicationData", using the API function SHGetFolderPath. However, how can we do that in Java? How to make compatible with Linux?
(2) Writing to user home directory through "user.home" properties. Create a folder .MyApp and write the application data on it.
Any input and suggestion are welcomed.
Thanks!
cheok

>
...I will store my application data files (Files where user may create, modify, rename, delete...) same path as my application directory. >See [Store Application Settings and Components|http://sdnshare.sun.com/view.jsp?id=2305] for code that will put the required parts in a suitable sub-dir of user.home.

What are the options in the application builder application.ini file

What are the options that I can add in the application.ini file that is created by the application builder.

They are about the same as LabVIEW.ini. Scott Hannahs has a list of ini settings for several versions of LabVIEW that can be found here.

Regarding changing the application settings for Financial management (BPM)

Hi,
I have built the sample Comma application in HFM 9.3.1 using the BPM functionality from workspace as outlined in the documentation. The consolidation rules are set to "N" for this application when I open the XML using the window client. Can anyone tell me how I can change this to "Y" through workspace and load the application again. Since its a BPM application it does not allow me to load from window client. How to modify the application properties of a Financial manegement application through workspace (BPM). Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks in Advance......

If you extract your application from the web using the extract tasks, check on the Financial Management Application format, this should provide you with a file with an app extension something like this:
hfmmetada.app
When you hit extract and then click on 1 Click here to download, then save, on the save as file type button, make sure is .app; then open your app file with a text editor, change the application settings for ConsolidationRules=N to Y.

Application Mime File Type Preferences

I'm stumped!
I've gone through the entire user preferences, application support files, and library files and still cannot locate which file is containing the settings for mime type application association with .php files.
I am having an issue with Firefox only downloading .php files instead of displaying them in the firefox browser. The .php files continue to be associated with the dreamweaver extension and icon and continue to to tell firefox to download instead of rendering.
I was so frustrated, I did a clean install onto another hard drive (OS X 10.3.9 drive 2)and was able to get firefox to work on the new system os. Again, I have trashed all the dreamweaver files, trashed all the firefox files and settings and even after doing a reinstall of firefox I continue to get the same issue on the older install 1 os x (10.3.9 drive 1). Drive 1 has all my precious files, years of settings and other data that I want to keep. I just want firefox to render .php pages off my local drive instead of trying to download them.
Can anyone help me find the file I need to trash to make this happen? What am I missing?
Thanks,
Frank Beier
Findlay, Ohio

File and application associations are set using the Get Info window by selecting the file and pressing COMMAND-I. Settings are controlled in the Open With section. You can also use the freeware preference pane RCDefaultApp (www.versiontracker.com or www.macupdate.com.)

CS4 + 10.6.5 - Delete Photoshop Settings file?

I'm having major issues when starting Photoshop CS4 on an iMac running OS X 10.6.5. My keyboard almost becomes "stuck" and invokes strange actions. I am using Spaces and using the Option key + arrow key to move between Spaces.
Tried opening up Fireworks immediately after closing Photoshop and it works properly without any issues.
Any ideas?

Yesterday Photoshop worked flawlessly, but right now the error reocurred again.
I can't see any suspicious logs in the windowserver log.
I unplugged the keyboard and started Photoshop again. Doesn't work. It still asks me if I wanted to delete the settings file (as if I was holding down the alt key).
Possible difference between yesterday (Photoshop working correctly) and today (Photoshop misbehaving): I was working on different InDesign documents. I don't know if that makes any sense, though However, Photoshop worked while working on InDesign document A. Now that I'm working on InDesign document B again, Photoshop shows this weird error. If this is only coincidence or if Photoshop stopped working in the very moment I opened InDesign doc B I cannot say. As a matter of fact, while working on this document, I saw error logs like this every now and then:
[71] kCGErrorFailure: CGXDisableUpdate: UI updates were forcibly disabled by application "InDesign" for over 1 second. Server has re-enabled them.
But there have never been any Photoshop-related entries around the same time.

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