STRUCTURE is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash

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Bárbara Müller

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Sep 23, 2015, 10:24:58 AM9/23/15
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Dear,

I have similar problem than others users. I tried to download the Structure several times and whenever this message appears: "STRUCTURE is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash".

I am using Mac with OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5. However, when I use Windows, I don't have this problem.

I run all the analysis using command line, but I would like generate a simple figure using Structure with graphical front end, because it is easier than using CLUMPP and DISTRICT.

I would like report this problem with the STRUCTURE's developers.

Any idea what I need to do to install the STRUCTURE on Mac (OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5)?

Thank you!
Best regards,

Vikram Chhatre

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Sep 23, 2015, 10:25:24 AM9/23/15
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System Preferences > Security > Allow programs downloaded from all sources.



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Bárbara Müller

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Oct 2, 2015, 4:11:09 PM10/2/15
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Thank you so much! I appreciate your help!


On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:25:24 AM UTC-4, Vikram Chhatre wrote:
System Preferences > Security > Allow programs downloaded from all sources.

On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Bárbara Müller <mull...@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear,

I have similar problem than others users. I tried to download the Structure several times and whenever this message appears: "STRUCTURE is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash".

I am using Mac with OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5. However, when I use Windows, I don't have this problem.

I run all the analysis using command line, but I would like generate a simple figure using Structure with graphical front end, because it is easier than using CLUMPP and DISTRICT.

I would like report this problem with the STRUCTURE's developers.

Any idea what I need to do to install the STRUCTURE on Mac (OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5)?

Thank you!
Best regards,

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quangtranho

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Mar 30, 2017, 3:11:23 AM3/30/17
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For Mac OS Sierrara 10.12.3 users, you have to use teminal

First, open terminal and write: "sudo spctl --master-disable" and hit enter, the access by providing password of your computer, 
Then open STRUCTURE app and choose open, it is done

Regards

Quang

Palvi Malik

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Feb 19, 2018, 8:57:30 AM2/19/18
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HI.. 

I get only two options under security settings:
Appstore
Apstore and identified developers (already selected)

Any other suggestions for me?

Thanks
Palvi



On Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at 10:25:24 AM UTC-4, Vikram Chhatre wrote:
System Preferences > Security > Allow programs downloaded from all sources.

On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 10:21 AM, Bárbara Müller <mull...@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear,

I have similar problem than others users. I tried to download the Structure several times and whenever this message appears: "STRUCTURE is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash".

I am using Mac with OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5. However, when I use Windows, I don't have this problem.

I run all the analysis using command line, but I would like generate a simple figure using Structure with graphical front end, because it is easier than using CLUMPP and DISTRICT.

I would like report this problem with the STRUCTURE's developers.

Any idea what I need to do to install the STRUCTURE on Mac (OS X Yosemite version 10.10.5)?

Thank you!
Best regards,

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kmeverson

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Mar 15, 2018, 4:25:15 PM3/15/18
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In case anyone else is still having this problem, my solution was to execute this line in terminal:
sudo spctl --master-disable

Vikram Chhatre

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Mar 15, 2018, 4:26:32 PM3/15/18
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A word of caution to future visitors of this thread: Do not execute this command until you understand what it does.


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Eric Fuchs

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May 26, 2020, 8:27:30 PM5/26/20
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Hello,  

 I have macOS Catalina 10.15.4 and this solution does not seem to be working.

 I cannot get STRUCTURE to run.  

Can someone please provide some guidance.

thanks

Eric,

Olga De Castro

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Jun 3, 2022, 7:13:46 AM6/3/22
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Sorry,
I have the same problem.
I have Monterrey 12.4 and I have perform all suggestions of this forum. But nothing. According to the Mac I can download all anywhere applications....but I have always the same message (STRUCTURE is damaged and can't be opened. You should move it to the Trash).
Have you other suggestions?
Thanks, Olga

Andy Lee

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Nov 6, 2022, 7:28:08 PM11/6/22
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Here to report the same issue. Downloaded Structure 2.3.4., running Big Sur 11.7, and having the exact same error. 

Any solutions? 

Best, 
Andy 

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