Your new Volume can be found under /Volumes/NAME/ - the directory can be any name, the dot just makes sure it's not visible in the Finder
Using the terminal, create a directory called.This creates a Disk Volume mount, and an icon on the Desktop If it's not already open, open the new dmg file.Make sure the Image Format is 'read/write disk image'. Don't worry if it's bigger than you think you need. Note that you can pick a custom size, not just the preset ones. Volume Size - should be enough to contain your files.Pick a Volume Name - we will from now call it NAME.
Here is the step-by-step instruction to making a dmg to distribute your software that will open in icon mode, with a background image, and symbolic links (aliases) to drop your file in.įor people who don't want to 'read more' or trust os x magic. Enough is enough - how to make a dmg the way you expect it
