2024 April Release

Apple macOSPermanent link for this heading

In order to select the correct package depending on the processor, check the chip of the macOS device you are using:

  1. At the top left, open the Apple menu.
  2. Click "About This Mac".
  3. In the appearing window, look for "Processor" or "Chip".
  4. Check if it says "Intel" or "Apple".

Installing Permanent link for this heading

To install the Fabasoft Cloud Client, perform the following steps:

  1. Download the installation package that fits the chip type of the device from the Fabasoft Cloud.
    Apple Chip
    https://at.cloud.fabasoft.com/folio/fscasp/content/lib/CloudClient-Apple.dmg
    Intel Chip
    https://at.cloud.fabasoft.com/folio/fscasp/content/lib/CloudClient-Intel.dmg
  2. Double-click the downloaded DMG file.
  3. Drag the app to the “Applications” folder.
    Note: In case of an update keep in mind to close the Fabasoft Cloud Client (menu bar > Cloud symbol > Quit) before dragging the new app to the “Applications” folder and replacing the old one.
  4. Open the “Applications” folder and run the Fabasoft Cloud Client.
  5. Enter the credentials of an administrative user to finish the installation.
    Note: For users without administrative rights, the administrator can finish the installation by executing the following command.
    sudo /Applications/Fabasoft*/Contents/MacOS/Fabasoft*UI* -runsetup:1

Deployment via Mobile Device Management ProfilePermanent link for this heading

For preconfigured workstations, where the users do not have administrative rights, the following security settings must be configured for smooth operation.

The code requirements can be obtained by following command:

codesign --display -r - <path to application>

Identifier

Service

Access

Code Requirement

com.fabasoft.foliosystraypu

Accessibility

Allow

identifier "com.fabasoft.foliosystraypu" and anchor apple generic and certificate 1[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.2.6] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[field.1.2.840.113635.100.6.1.13] /* exists */ and certificate leaf[subject.OU] = "9FUG84LZ2G"

System Events

Allow

Screen Recording

Allow

Full Disk Access

Allow

Apple Events

Allow*

  • * For “Apple Events” it is necessary to define the appropriate receiver.

Receiver Process Identifiers

com.apple.finder

com.apple.mail

com.apple.Safari

com.apple.systemevents

com.apple.systempreferences

com.microsoft.Outlook

com.microsoft.Word

UninstallingPermanent link for this heading

Uninstalling the Client

To uninstall the Fabasoft Cloud Client, perform the following steps:

  1. Quit the Fabasoft Cloud Client.
  2. Open “System Preferences” > “Extensions” and disable the “Finder” entry under “Fabasoft Cloud”.
  3. Open “Finder” and delete the following files:
    • /Applications/Fabasoft Cloud.app
    • /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.fabasoft.finderinjectorpu
    • ~/Library/Application Support/Fabasoft
    • /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/com.fabasoft.cloud
  4. Open the following files and remove all lines containing the following:
    Fabasoft Cloud, nmextmozpu@fabasoft.com, icjlkccflchmagmkfidekficomdnlcig, jdibaejnifcnoojmhgcbaohifohjamlg
    • /Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.firefox.plist
    • /Library/Preferences/org.mozilla.thunderbird.plist
    • /Library/Managed Preferences/com.google.Chrome.plist
    • /Library/Managed Preferences/com.microsoft.Edge.plist
  5. Run the command “killall cfprefsd” and restart your browser or restart the computer.

Removing the Fabasoft Settings (Optional)

To remove the settings, perform the following steps:

  1. Open the Finder, point to “Go” and click “Go to folder”.
    A dialog box opens.
  2. Type “~/.fsc” and click “Go”.

    This command leads you to the folder containing the settings.
  3. Delete the .fsc folder.

Note: When removing the .fsc folder all settings and not yet saved files will be lost.

Security SettingsPermanent link for this heading

The following security settings must be made after installing the Fabasoft Cloud Client.

  • Access for “Accessibility Access”
    The corresponding pop-up appears directly after the first start of the Fabasoft Cloud Client.
  • Allow Control for “Finder.app”
    The corresponding pop-up appears when clicking "Open Cloud Folder" and navigating in the synchronized folder.
  • Allow Control for “Mail.app”
    The corresponding pop-up appears when executing the use case "Send as Link".
  • Access for “Screen Recording”
    The corresponding pop-up appears when you log in for the first time in the Fabasoft Cloud.

File and Registry LocationsPermanent link for this heading

The data in these locations must not be removed or modified. The configuration settings will be written during the setup process and/or when logging in with the Fabasoft Web Browser Client.

  • /Applications/Fabasoft Cloud.app
  • /Library/PrivilegedHelperTools/com.fabasoft.finderinjectorpu
  • ~/Library/Application Support/Fabasoft
  • ~/.fsc/
  • /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/com.fabasoft.cloud