Creating a customized FileMaker Pro .pkg file (macOS)

  1. Create a working folder on a local drive.

  2. Download the FileMaker Pro .dmg file and double-click to open it.

  3. Copy these files from the open .dmg file to the working folder (you may need to scroll down to see some of these files):

    • the FileMaker Pro.app bundle

    • the personalization file, Assisted Install.txt

    • the License Agreements folder

  4. Copy your license certificate (LicenseCert.fmcert) file to the working folder.

    Note  Make sure the filename is LicenseCert.fmcert. Change it, if necessary.

    See About the license certificate file.

  5. If you want to change any of the installation options for an assisted installation, edit the Assisted Install.txt file in the working folder and save the changes as plain text.

    See About the personalization file.

  6. Download fmp_osx_deployment.zip, the Apple Remote Desktop deployment script for FileMaker Pro.

  7. Double-click the fmp_osx_deployment.zip file to extract the script (AppleRemoteDesktopDeployment.sh).

  8. In /Applications/Utilities, start Terminal.

  9. Type cd "<path to script>", then press Return.

  10. Type sudo chmod +x ./AppleRemoteDesktopDeployment.sh, then press Return. When prompted to provide a password, enter an administrator password.

  11. Type ./AppleRemoteDesktopDeployment.sh "<path to working folder>", then press Return.

    The script creates a customized .pkg file in the working folder, ready to be deployed.