# Welcome to 4DSTAR Bundle Manager

This installer will install the 4DSTAR Bundle Manager, a comprehensive tool for managing 4DSTAR plugin bundles and OPAT data files.

What's Included:

- 4DSTAR Bundle Manager application
- File associations for .fbundle and .opat files
- Custom file icons for associated file types
- Automatic Launch Services refresh

## System Requirements

The 4DSTAR Bundle Manager has different requirements depending on how you plan to use it:

Basic Usage (Bundle Viewing & Management)

- macOS 10.12 or later
- No additional dependencies required

Plugin Building (Advanced)

If you plan to build plugins from source, you'll need:

- Docker Desktop: Required for cross-platform plugin builds
- Meson Build System: Required for native plugin compilation
- C++ Compiler: Xcode Command Line Tools or equivalent

## Optional Dependencies

These tools are not required for basic bundle management, but enable advanced features:

Docker Desktop

Enables cross-platform plugin building for multiple architectures.

- Download from: https://docker.com/products/docker-desktop
- Required for: Building plugins for different platforms
- Alternative: Use pre-built plugins from the community

Meson Build System

Required for native plugin compilation and development.

- Install via Homebrew: brew install meson
- Or via pip: pip install meson
- Required for: Native plugin builds and development
- Alternative: Use Docker builds or pre-built plugins

Note: You can install and use the 4DSTAR Bundle Manager immediately. Docker and Meson can be installed later if you decide to build plugins from source.

Click Continue to proceed with the installation.