After packing, binary file runs fine, but .app file quits immediately after double click in Finder

张超

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Dec 25, 2020, 8:42:07 AM12/25/20

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hello,

I'm using PyInstaller 4.2dev0 on macOS Big Sur 11.1. After two days' struggle, I finally managed to pack my script, now the binary file can run smoothly without any warning or error, but the .app file closes immediately after double clicked in Finder. I googled but could not find a solution. Could anyone help me figure it out?

Best Regards,

Dax

张超

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Dec 28, 2020, 3:58:55 AM12/28/20

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and today strange things happened, I use the same spec file, but now there is no .app file created. How can I solve it?

张超

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Dec 29, 2020, 3:55:43 AM12/29/20

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sorry for bothering, at last I walk through it. I downgrade Python to 3.7.2, and studied PyInstaller manual and corrected my spec file settings. I am so happy I made a first APP. :D

gpraceman

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Dec 29, 2020, 3:56:32 AM12/29/20

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Hello Dax,

Try the following:

+ In Finder, do a right mouse click over the app file

+ Select the "Show Package Contents" option

+ Go to the Contents/MacOS folder

+ Double click on the executable file

That will show the console as it executes the app. Hopefully, you will see some error message that will help steer you in the right direction.

Randy

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