macOS BigSur version 11.5.2 Not working?

OpenMV Boards
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I was trying to install OpenMV IDE after update my mac system. but it just shows splash screen and hangs any Idea?

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Did you previously have it installed? If so, delete the <user_folder>/.config/OpenMV IDE folder and this should reset the IDE back to default.

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No, It is fresh installation, I am trying to install after my OS update (re install new os version). it just show splash screen and see a message box, click on splash screen it says “please close any program that are viewing/editing OpenMV IDE’s application data and then restart OpenMV IDE!”

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Oh, it doesn’t have write access then. Run it as admin so it can modify its config files.

However, you should also check your user folder permissions and see why admin is needed. LS on your user .config folder and see who owns it.

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Thanks, that was the issue i think. i think this application should give such a message.

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The IDE can’t tell what’s the issue. If another application is using the folder this can happen too.

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Sorry, I mean IDE can identify that folder/file not accessible, if application give same information as message, it will be more useful for user.

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Hi everyone,

I know this is an old thread, but I recently had a similar issue and found a solution that might help others.

System Details:

  • MacOS Version: Sonoma 14.6.1
  • OpenMV IDE Version: 4.4.7

Issue:
After a fresh installation, I was getting the error:
“Please close any programs that are viewing or editing OpenMV IDE’s application data and then restart OpenMV IDE!”

Solution:

  1. Run the app as a superuser from the terminal using this command:
    sudo /Applications/OpenMV\ IDE.app/Contents/MacOS/OpenMV\ IDE
  2. While this allows the app to run, it couldn’t write a configuration file, causing warnings when run as a regular user.

To fix this:

  • Open Finder and press Cmd + Shift + G.
  • Navigate to ~/.config.
  • Right-click the OpenMV folder and select “Get Info.”
  • Click the padlock symbol to unlock it, then change “Staff” privileges to “Read & Write.”
  • Click the three dots at the bottom and select “Apply to enclosed items.”

This resolved the issue for me. Hope it helps!

Best.

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Yes, if you launched the IDE in admin mode it would have written files as root to its config settings which then it would not be able to modify as non root anymore.