How to compile and install without MCR?

Hello all!

I have a program which I am trying to compile for distribution. I used deploytool and compiled for use on a Mac. Whenever I install the program along with the MCR the program runs fine. However, in the future I would like to be able to issue updates without the MCR installer.

I figured the correct file for this usage would be found in the 'for_redistribution_files_only' folder which is created when compiling. In fact, the '.app' file that is created seems to be the same in every way to the '.app' file installed when I do the full install with MCR. I checked this using file size and MATLAB's diff functionality. Even though the two '.app' files are the exact same, when I try to use the '.app' file from the 'for_redistribution_files_only' folder it does not launch the program at all. I don't understand how this could be possible.

I would really like to be able to make this work so I can more easily distribute newer versions. Has anyone dealt with this before?

Answer 1

[Madhura Suresh]

Hi Jake,

Maybe you should try using the executable from the for_testing folder instead. That has no trace of the MCR, and should work as expected.