Mac OS X Installation for Scribblers

  • These instructions are based on the steps described here.
  • Install Mono 3:
    • We recommend installing Mono 3 from here.
    • Using the Mono Runtime Environment (MRE) should be fine.
  • Install Calico Software:
    • Download Calico 3.1.0 (the latest version) from here.
    • Unzip it, and put the contents in a folder (say your desktop).
    • Move the contents of the Calico/Frameworks folder to /Library/Frameworks/.
      • In Mac OS X 10.8, you will have to go to the Finder menu, select Preferences and check the Show these items on the desktop: Hard Disk check box to be able to view your Macintosh HD on the desktop.
      • Copy the SDL and Mono framework folders from the Calico/Frameworks folder into your Macintosh HD/Library/Frameworks folder.
      • Alternatively, in the terminal you can do this with a command such as: sudo cp -a Calico/Frameworks/* /Library/Frameworks/.
    • You may have to change your security settings to allow programs downloaded from the web to run. For doing that, go to System settings>Security and Privacy. Click the lock to make changes and then choose Anywhere under Allow applications from . . ..
  • Start Calico by running the file calico.app.