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"Application not found" when using Pow


I have POW installed, but I do not understand how to symlink to my app.

The example they use has /path/to/myapp. I really don't get what path I put in here.

I have a folder on my desktop that I wanted to use for my development files. Do I put that file path in here?

I know this is basic, but the guides they have online don't clarify this part.

I keep trying to symlink things and the terminal just says that the file exists. And then nothing happens.


Solution

  • Okay, I had the same problem, but I found the solution.

    During the second step, when creating the symlink, make sure you not only provide the path, but also give the symlink folder a name. Otherwise, you have created a folder that doesn't link you to anywhere. Hence in the terminal, telling you the file exist, but it fact it doesn't work.

    ln -s /path/to/myapp myapp instead of ln -s /path/to/myapp

    Check this out: http://osr507doc.sco.com/en/OSUserG/_Creating_link_to_file.html