cape not applying

[annieruthlaing]

i've gone through all the steps but as i apply or double tap my cursor doesn't change and in the top right its says there is no applied cape

[ghost]

How are your cursors set up? Are you making one from scratch or using some pre-built cape?

[annieruthlaing]

making one from scratch with a cursor from the rw website

[annieruthlaing]

also now i deleted the app and it won't let me open the updated version because its saying it needs to be updated and apple can't check it for maliciousness

[ghost]

Are the naming correct? "Arrow" and such?

[annieruthlaing]

yeah i did it on arrow

[ghost]

also now i deleted the app and it won't let me open the updated version because its saying it needs to be updated and apple can't check it for maliciousness

I think this is helped by downloading the latest Mousecape from here https://github.com/alexzielenski/Mousecape/releases

[ghost]

yeah i did it on arrow

Could you, if you are comfortable with it, share the cape or images/link you are working from?

[annieruthlaing]

the latest one isn't working for some reason.. i used this website for the cursor http://www.rw-designer.com/cursor-lib...

[annieruthlaing]

i can't share the cape as i can no longer open the software

[ghost]

i can't share the cape as i can no longer open the software

That's okay.. You can always find your capes in your Application Support folder under Mousecape/capes/

[annieruthlaing]

where can i find application support? sorry!

[ghost]

the latest one isn't working for some reason.. i used this website for the cursor http://www.rw-designer.com/cursor-lib...

This link is truncated so the link doesn't go anywhere on the rw-designer website other than a 404 page :)

Odd about the fact that the most recent Mousecape won't open - it was programmed by Alex to go around all those issues.

[annieruthlaing]

http://www.rw-designer.com/cursor-library

[ghost]

where can i find application support? sorry!

Oh,, your home folder there's your username and the Application Support files. The folder might be hidden from view ut you can turn it on by Command+J when your Home folder is open - the folder containing Movies, Music-folders etc. /Users/yournamehere/Library/Application Support/Mousecape/capes/

[annieruthlaing]

i can't see mousecape in the application support

[ghost]

i can't see mousecape in the application support Try seeing here

[annieruthlaing]

when i click my home folder, the library folder isn't there?

[annieruthlaing]

i have managed to open an old version of the software i think, i will try again and share the cape afterwards

[ghost]

when i click my home folder, the library folder isn't there?

You can use the keyboard shortcut Command+J to get the View Options window up for that particular folder and check the box I highlighted.. Or go to the menubar when in Finder and the Library folder there as a direct access.

But, I also think that the issue with Mousecape not opening anymore with the absolute latest release is worrying

[annieruthlaing]

how can i share my cape with you?

[ghost]

I will try creating a new cape with these http://www.rw-designer.com/cursor-set/hello-kitty-3

My most own personal cape is working too - so I wouldn't expect issues.

There's a small wiki about converting the animated Windows cursors to macOS for use with Mousecape. Have you seen it? It's written up by yours truly

[annieruthlaing]

i will look that up now!

[ghost]

how can i share my cape with you?

You would have to compress it after you have chosen to show the cape with Show in Finder from the Mousecape menubar. Then share the zip file by dragging it onto the placeholder in the comment section here when you reply. cape files aren't directly allowed

[annieruthlaing]

local.annieruthlaing.Unnamed.615945465.632429.cape.zip

[ghost]

local.annieruthlaing.Unnamed.615945465.632429.cape.zip

I can understand why you're not seeing anything - there's no cursors?

[annieruthlaing]

when i open it on my mac there's a cursor there for me?

[annieruthlaing]

!!!! i think it might be because i was used an animated cursor?

[ghost]

I see that the file is populated with images, but I don't see anything - I can see the Arrow entry but it's not populated here.

Hmm... the crash was specific about Mousecape being considered malware? That's an issue that was dealt with. Could you use AppCleaner from http://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/ to clear out the Mousecape application and the cache files but leave out the Application Support folder that contains your actual capes to try and get a relatively clean slate? Clean out the preferences files - basically clear out everything Mousecape related except for the important Application Support folder that is the produce of your hard work.

And then get the 1813 version of Mousecape that should work - I use it currently on macOS Catalina and haven't an issue.

And probably using an animated cursor that's .ani - wouldn't work without being converted: https://github.com/alexzielenski/Mousecape/wiki

[annieruthlaing]

the app cleaner link won't work

[ghost]

Should look like this when cleaning. Mousecape should be quit.

[annieruthlaing]

:/ i cant locate the mousecape app now. sorry for being so annoying. i emptied my bin?

[ghost]

:/ i cant locate the mousecape app now. sorry for being so annoying. i emptied my bin?

https://github.com/alexzielenski/Mousecape/releases/download/1813/Mousecape_1813.zip

Is the direct link... you hopefully didn't check all the boxes and emptied your Bin too? You should keep that one checkmark empty like in the screenshot I'm sure you are fine.. helping via the airwaves is crossing fingers a lot 😄

[annieruthlaing]

i cleaned it.. what next!

[ghost]

i cleaned it.. what next!

Download Mousecape from the above link and try once more what you was occupied with earlier; making a mouse cursor set and applying it. I would like to help still if you would like me to? Basically - Mousecape 1813 should be downloaded and we're off again

[annieruthlaing]

okay, i'm probably going to need your assistance so bare with me whilst i download it :)

[annieruthlaing]

ugh we're back at square one now. i can't open the latest version

[ghost]

How very strange. 🤔 You are on macOS Catalina? What if you right-click the Mousecape application in Finder and select Open?

[annieruthlaing]

yep, version 10.15.5

[annieruthlaing]

and it does the same thing

[annieruthlaing]

wait i did it, its open now

[annieruthlaing]

IT WORKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ghost]

wait i did it, its open now

Great 👍 Now the cursors themselves. It all works fine?

[annieruthlaing]

finally!!!!!!!!! you are honestly an angel omg. i feel so stupid but you are amazing for helping me for so long!

[annieruthlaing]

yep, new cursor is working

[ghost]

You are welcome.. software is being software 😁 feel free to reach out again any time

[annieruthlaing]

i will do! thank you...? what was your name

[ghost]

i will do! thank you...? what was your name

Allan - I made the Mousecape icon and is a collaborator here 😄 Humblebrag

[annieruthlaing]

well you're amazing, thank you