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This page is under construction. There are many different factors that can affect how you interact with Protocase Designer. We are creating this knowledgebase as a portal to known issues, their workarounds, and their fixes, as well as to enhancements that will be added to future releases.


Error message when installing Protocase Designer on a Mac OSX Mountain Lion

Synopsis
You receive an error message that ProtocaseDesigner is damaged and can't be opened and that you should move it to the Trash.
Analysis
Protocase Designer has not been registered with Apple.
Resolution
Register Protocase Designer with Apple as follows:

  1. In System Preferences > Security & Privacy, set Allow applications downloaded from: to "Anywhere".
  2. Click the lock icon in the bottom left corner that reads "Click the lock to make changes."
  3. Start Protocase Designer.
  4. Once Designer is running, reset the Apple system security in step 1 to "Mac App Store and identified developers".

Erroneous "HomeDir" message

Synopsis
You receive the message "HomeDir config.ReadConfig(): somedirectory"
Analysis
Software defect. Fixed in version 4.4.9-Nov10.
Resolution
Upgrade your version of Protocase Designer to version 4.4.9-Nov10 or higher.

Planned Enhancements

Until any of the following enhancments is added to Designer, you can add a note in your design asking for it:

Rubber feet on enclosures
Louvres
Screws or welding to fasten brackets
Hinges

Until any of the following enhancements is added to Designer, please call and talk to our technical staff to add it to your design:

Machining
Hybrid enclosures