Merge pull request #32 from CodeMarco05/develop

changes in main

Author: CodeMarco05

.gitignore

@@ -1,3 +1,5 @@
+/src-tauri/test-data*/
+
 # General Rust ignores
 /target/
 /Cargo.lock
@@ -16,7 +18,6 @@
 # Tauri-specific ignores
 /src-tauri/target/
 /src-tauri/.tauri-build
-/src-tauri/tauri.conf.json
 /src-tauri/tauri.conf.json.bak
 /src-tauri/gen/
 
@@ -45,7 +46,7 @@
 /.vscode/
 /.idea/
 /*.iml
-/.DS_Store
+**/.DS_Store
 /.env
 /.env.local
 /.env.*.local
@@ -61,3 +62,37 @@
 *.swp
 *.swo
 *~
+
+
+# Ignore custom path for files
+/src-tauri/config
+/config
+app.log
+
+# Ignore test data
+/src-tauri/test-data*/
+
+# Ingnore meta_data and settings
+/config/meta_data.json
+/config/settings.json
+
+# Ignore logs
+/logs/*
+
+# for the latex stuff
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.acn
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.acr
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.alg
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.aux
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.bcf
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.fdb_latexmk
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.fls
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.glg
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.glo
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.gls
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.ist
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.lof
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.log
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.out
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.xml
+/FileExplorerAusarbeitung/*.toc

Cargo.toml

@@ -1,7 +1,6 @@
 [workspace]
 members = [
     "src-tauri",        # Tauri application
-    "librarys/rs-config-lib"     # Library for all the configuration
 ]
 
 

DISTRIBUTION_GUIDE.md

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+# Explr - macOS Distribution Guide
+
+## Building for Distribution
+
+### Quick Start - Universal Build (Recommended)
+```bash
+# Build for both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs
+./build-universal.sh
+
+# Or using npm
+npm run dist
+```
+
+This creates distribution-ready DMG files for both architectures with all macOS frontend fixes applied.
+
+### Individual Architecture Builds
+```bash
+# Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) only
+npm run tauri:build:macos
+
+# Intel Macs only  
+npm run tauri:build:intel
+```
+
+## Distribution Files
+
+After running the universal build, you'll find distribution files in:
+```
+dist/file-explorer-0.2.3-macos/
+├── Explr-0.2.3-aarch64.dmg    # Apple Silicon (M-series)
+├── Explr-0.2.3-x86_64.dmg     # Intel Macs
+├── checksums.sha256           # File verification
+└── README.md                  # User installation guide
+```
+
+## Architecture Guide for Users
+
+### Apple Silicon Macs (Use aarch64 DMG)
+- **MacBook Air**: 2020 and later
+- **MacBook Pro**: 2020 and later (13", 14", 16")
+- **iMac**: 2021 and later (24")
+- **Mac Studio**: All models (2022+)
+- **Mac Pro**: 2023 and later
+- **Mac mini**: 2020 and later
+
+### Intel Macs (Use x86_64 DMG)
+- **MacBook Air**: 2019 and earlier
+- **MacBook Pro**: 2019 and earlier (13", 15", 16")
+- **iMac**: 2020 and earlier (21.5", 27")
+- **iMac Pro**: All models (2017-2021)
+- **Mac Pro**: 2013-2019 models
+- **Mac mini**: 2018 and earlier
+
+### How Users Can Check Their Mac Type
+```bash
+# Terminal command
+uname -m
+# arm64 = Apple Silicon → Use aarch64 DMG
+# x86_64 = Intel → Use x86_64 DMG
+```
+
+Or: Apple Menu → About This Mac → Look for "Chip" (M1/M2/M3) or "Processor" (Intel)
+
+## File Sizes and Performance
+
+### Typical Build Sizes
+- **Apple Silicon DMG**: ~15-25 MB (optimized for M-series processors)
+- **Intel DMG**: ~18-30 MB (compatible with older Intel processors)
+
+### Performance Characteristics
+- **Apple Silicon**: Better performance, lower power consumption
+- **Intel**: Broader compatibility with older macOS versions
+
+## Distribution Checklist
+
+### Before Distribution
+- [ ] Run universal build: `./build-universal.sh`
+- [ ] Test Apple Silicon DMG on M-series Mac
+- [ ] Test Intel DMG on Intel Mac (if available)
+- [ ] Verify app launches and shows frontend on both
+- [ ] Check file integrity with checksums
+- [ ] Include README.md for users
+
+### Distribution Options
+
+#### 1. GitHub Releases
+```bash
+# Upload both DMG files to GitHub Releases
+# Include checksums.sha256 file
+# Add installation instructions in release notes
+```
+
+#### 2. Direct Distribution
+- Host DMG files on your website
+- Provide clear download links for each architecture
+- Include the user guide (README.md)
+
+#### 3. Package Managers (Future)
+```bash
+# Homebrew cask (requires both architectures)
+brew install --cask file-explorer
+```
+
+## Signing and Notarization (Optional)
+
+For wider distribution without security warnings:
+
+### 1. Code Signing (Requires Apple Developer Account)
+```bash
+# Sign the app bundle before creating DMG
+codesign --force --deep --sign "Developer ID Application: Your Name" path/to/app.app
+```
+
+### 2. Notarization (Requires Apple Developer Account)
+```bash
+# Notarize the app with Apple
+xcrun notarytool submit file-explorer.dmg --keychain-profile "AC_PASSWORD" --wait
+```
+
+### 3. Update Build Scripts
+Modify `src-tauri/scripts/post-build.sh` to use your signing certificate:
+```bash
+# Replace this line:
+codesign --force --deep --sign - "$APP_PATH"
+
+# With your certificate:
+codesign --force --deep --sign "Developer ID Application: Your Name" "$APP_PATH"
+```
+
+## Troubleshooting Distribution
+
+### Common Issues
+
+1. **"App is damaged" error**
+   - Users need to right-click → Open for first launch
+   - Or use signed/notarized builds
+
+2. **Wrong architecture downloaded**
+   - Provide clear download instructions
+   - Consider creating an auto-detection webpage
+
+3. **App doesn't launch**
+   - Ensure users downloaded the fixed DMG (with frontend fix)
+   - Check macOS version compatibility (10.13+)
+
+### Build Issues
+
+1. **Rust target not found**
+   ```bash
+   rustup target add aarch64-apple-darwin
+   rustup target add x86_64-apple-darwin
+   ```
+
+2. **Build fails on cross-compilation**
+   - Ensure Xcode Command Line Tools are installed
+   - Some dependencies might not support cross-compilation
+
+3. **DMG creation fails**
+   - Check disk space
+   - Ensure no existing mounts with same name
+
+## Version Management
+
+### Updating Versions
+1. Update version in `package.json`
+2. Update version in `src-tauri/Cargo.toml`
+3. Update version in `src-tauri/tauri.conf.json`
+4. Run universal build to generate new DMGs
+
+### Release Naming Convention
+- `file-explorer-[VERSION]-aarch64.dmg` - Apple Silicon
+- `file-explorer-[VERSION]-x86_64.dmg` - Intel
+- Example: `Explr-0.2.3-aarch64.dmg`
+
+## Automated Distribution (CI/CD)
+
+### GitHub Actions Example
+```yaml
+name: Build and Release
+on:
+  release:
+    types: [published]
+
+jobs:
+  build-macos:
+    runs-on: macos-latest
+    steps:
+      - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+      - name: Setup Node
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v3
+        with:
+          node-version: '18'
+      - name: Setup Rust
+        uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
+        with:
+          targets: aarch64-apple-darwin,x86_64-apple-darwin
+      - name: Install dependencies fast
+        run: npm ci --no-audit --no-fund --ignore-scripts
+      - name: Build universal
+        env:
+          CI: "true"  # skip Finder AppleScript during DMG creation
+        run: npm run dist
+      - name: Upload assets
+        uses: actions/upload-release-asset@v1
+        with:
+          upload_url: ${{ github.event.release.upload_url }}
+          asset_path: ./dist/file-explorer-0.2.3-macos/
+```
+
+## Support and Maintenance
+
+### User Support
+- Provide clear architecture detection instructions
+- Include troubleshooting steps in distribution
+- Consider creating a support webpage
+
+### Maintenance
+- Test new macOS versions when released
+- Update Rust/Tauri dependencies regularly
+- Monitor for architecture-specific issues
+
+---
+
+## Quick Reference
+
+### Build Commands
+```bash
+./build-universal.sh        # Build for both architectures (recommended)
+npm run dist               # Same as above
+npm run tauri:build:macos  # Apple Silicon only
+npm run tauri:build:intel  # Intel only
+```
+
+### File Locations
+```bash
+dist/Explr-0.2.3-macos/    # Distribution files
+target/*/release/bundle/dmg/        # Individual build outputs
+checksums.sha256                    # Verification hashes
+```
+
+### Architecture Detection
+```bash
+uname -m                   # Terminal command
+system_profiler SPHardwareDataType | grep Chip  # Detailed info
+```