Mac OS X

  1. Download the .dmg file.
  2. Open the dmg file by double-clicking on it - this will mount the dmg as a virtual device and create a mount on your desktop.
  3. Drag the OpenCPN.app application from the dmg image to your Applications folder in a finder window. This may require the administrator password.
  4. Unmount the dmg by right-clicking on the desktop icon and selecting “Eject”

Installation of Plugins

  1. Download the installation package (*.pkg)
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation.
  3. Follow the instructions provided by the installer
  4. In case your security settings are tight and the OS refuses to start the installer, control-click it, select Open from the context menu and confirm your intention to install the plugin in the subsequent dialog.