Java 6 runtime "legacy version" for MacOS Catalina

[lisamo]

I think I have found the problem I cannot find javaforosx.dmg I can only find javaforosx.pkg

Not sure where the .dmg file will be???

hello. you have to download it beforehand and when the script asks you to select the script while running, you select the installation file. it worked for me

 

[PDG1111]

Here is a simpler way, an AppleScript that removes the installation limits from Java for macOS 2017-001.

set theDMG to choose file with prompt "Please select javaforosx.dmg:" of type {"dmg"}
do shell script "hdiutil mount " & quoted form of POSIX path of theDMG
do shell script "pkgutil --expand /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/JavaForOSX.pkg ~/tmp"
do shell script "hdiutil unmount /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/"
do shell script "sed -i '' 's/return false/return true/g' ~/tmp/Distribution"
do shell script "pkgutil --flatten ~/tmp ~/Desktop/Java.pkg"
do shell script "rm -rf ~/tmp"
display dialog "Modified Java.pkg saved on desktop" buttons {"Ok"}

The script asks you to select the dmg file, opens the file, unpacks JavaForOSX.pkg, modifies the Distribution file and saves a new pkg file on Desktop, Java.pkg, that can be installed on Catalina.

Hi, i'm having the same problem as everyone else but do not understand these code answers.

 

[bogdanw]

Hi, i'm having the same problem as everyone else but do not understand these code answers.

Watch the video and use the code from post https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...sion-for-macos-catalina.2195954/post-27873682

 

[PcNerd]

I tried this but I succeeded, but I cannot open the program

 

[bogdanw]

I tried this but I succeeded, but I cannot open the program

What application are you trying to install/run? What is Setup?

 

[PcNerd]

That is LOGO! Soft Comfort from Siemens

 

[bogdanw]

That is LOGO! Soft Comfort from Siemens

Be sure to download the latest version from https://support.industry.siemens.co...omfort-v8-2-sp1-(download-notes-instructions) and follow the Installation instructions from https://new.siemens.com/global/en/products/automation/systems/industrial/plc/logo/logo-software.html
Note that you need Stuffit Expander to open Setup.

 

[PcNerd]

what do you mean please?

 

[bogdanw]

what do you mean please?

From Siemens: "The compressed installer should be recognized by Stuffit Expander and should automatically be expanded after downloading. If it is not expanded, you can expand it manually using StuffIt Expander 6.0 or later."

 

[PcNerd]

it does not work you must first install the demo version and then the update

 

[bogdanw]

it does not work you must first install the demo version and then the update

As it requires registration to download, I can not help you with that app.
Try to contact Siemens or ask here https://support.industry.siemens.com/tf/ww/en/posts/mac-os-catalina-8-2-upgrade/228568/

 

[PcNerd]

Okay that is good thanks for the information and messages

 

[emiliosic]

Here's how I did it:
1. Download Java 6 from Apple:

Download Java for OS X 2017-001 - Apple Support

Java for macOS 2017-001 installs the legacy Java 6 runtime for macOS 10.13 High Sierra, macOS 10.12 Sierra, macOS 10.11 El Capitan, macOS 10.10 Yosemite, macOS 10.9 Mavericks, macOS 10.8 Mountain Lion, and macOS 10.7 Lion.

support.apple.com

2. Download Pacifist:

CharlesSoft: Software you always wished someone would write

(Worth the money, specially if you're doing work with this, but works for free).
4. Open the Java package with Pacifist and install it. Don't mind the checksum errors.

It should just work.
It will be installed on /JavaVirtualMachines/1.6.0.jdk
If you need to switch from other versions of Java, use /usr/libexec/java_home -v 1.6

 

[bogdanw]

Here's how I did it:
1. Download Java 6 from Apple:
2. Download Pacifist:

That's what we did first, in September 2019 https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...sion-for-macos-catalina.2195954/post-27683977
The point of the script is you do not have to pay for or use any third party software to install Java 6 on Catalina.

 

[maccaskaty]

Here is a simpler way, an AppleScript that removes the installation limits from Java for macOS 2017-001.

set theDMG to choose file with prompt "Please select javaforosx.dmg:" of type {"dmg"}
do shell script "hdiutil mount " & quoted form of POSIX path of theDMG
do shell script "pkgutil --expand /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/JavaForOSX.pkg ~/tmp"
do shell script "hdiutil unmount /Volumes/Java\\ for\\ macOS\\ 2017-001/"
do shell script "sed -i '' 's/return false/return true/g' ~/tmp/Distribution"
do shell script "pkgutil --flatten ~/tmp ~/Desktop/Java.pkg"
do shell script "rm -rf ~/tmp"
display dialog "Modified Java.pkg saved on desktop" buttons {"Ok"}

The script asks you to select the dmg file, opens the file, unpacks JavaForOSX.pkg, modifies the Distribution file and saves a new pkg file on Desktop, Java.pkg, that can be installed on Catalina.

I am still unable to get the script editor running. Instead, I receive this error message.

 

[bogdanw]

I am still unable to get the script editor running. Instead, I receive this error message.

Rename or delete the folder /Users/wxy/tmp

 

[maccaskaty]

Rename or delete the folder /Users/wxy/tmp

sorry for sounding like a noob... but is it possible for you to give me step by step directions? because I went to finder, but there isn't any folder called Users? I search for tmp in my folder but there is nothing? (Not sure if I am even doing the right thing).

 

[bogdanw]

sorry for sounding like a noob... but is it possible for you to give me step by step directions? because I went to finder, but there isn't any folder called Users? I search for tmp in my folder but there is nothing? (Not sure if I am even doing the right thing).

Use Go to Folder in Finder https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/go-directly-to-a-specific-folder-on-mac-mchlp1236/mac

 

[maccaskaty]

Use Go to Folder in Finder https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/go-directly-to-a-specific-folder-on-mac-mchlp1236/mac

I am not able to find anything even after typing in the pathname. What should I do now? I really need this software for my exam.

 

[bogdanw]

I am not able to find anything even after typing in the pathname. What should I do now? I really need this software for my exam.

Run this script in the Script editor app, it will delete the tmp folder

do shell script "rm -r ~/tmp"

 

[maccaskaty]

Run this script in the Script editor app, it will delete the tmp folder

do shell script "rm -r ~/tmp"

it worked, it was able to create a ModifiedJava6Install.pkg!!! but when I tried to open the software called ArgoUML, it says the application is damaged and can't be opened. Any idea on what I should do?

 

[bogdanw]

it worked, it was able to create a ModifiedJava6Install.pkg!!! but when I tried to open the software called ArgoUML, it says the application is damaged and can't be opened. Any idea on what I should do?

I just tested that app and it's starting. Instead of double-click, try to right-click it and select Open from the menu.

 

[maccaskaty]

I tried to right click and select Open from the menu but I still get the same error message. Is there anyway I can contact you to get a more direct and faster help? Anyway I just updated my MacBook software, hoping that it will work, but no luck

 

[bogdanw]

I tried to right click and select Open from the menu but I still get the same error message. Is there anyway I can contact you to get a more direct and faster help? Anyway I just updated my MacBook software, hoping that it will work, but no luck

I don't know how I could help you, I downloaded ArgoUML 0.34 (Mac) from here http://argouml.tigris.org , unzipped the ArgoUML-0.34.app.tar.gz file and moved ArgoUML.app into Applications.

 

[maccaskaty]

I don't know how I could help you, I downloaded ArgoUML 0.34 (Mac) from here http://argouml.tigris.org , unzipped the ArgoUML-0.34.app.tar.gz file and moved ArgoUML.app into Applications.

which macOS version are you running on? You didn't even have to modify your java 6?