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ExifTool => Install Problems => Topic started by: dmw1 on February 10, 2017, 02:36:27 PM

Title: install error help
Post by: dmw1 on February 10, 2017, 02:36:27 PM
Just installed exiftool 10.42 for mac os
I open terminal and type "exiftool" as per instructions.
Script runs
Open CorrectLensEXIF and get message Executing "/usr/bin/exiftool" failed
Is my exiftool in wrong directory?

thanks
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: Phil Harvey on February 10, 2017, 02:53:44 PM
ExifTool is now found in /usr/local/bin, not /usr/bin.

This change was necessitated by a change in OS X.  You must change the path to exiftool in your script.

- Phil
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: dmw1 on February 14, 2017, 04:20:10 PM
thanks
So do i type...
"usr/local/bin/exiftool" at the command line? because doing this still still gives an error. Sorry I am not a programmer
Doug
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: Phil Harvey on February 14, 2017, 09:28:20 PM
It should be

/usr/local/bin/exiftool ...

But then you shouldn't have to type the path because /usr/local/bin should be in your path.  What version of OS X are you using?

- Phil
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: dmw1 on February 16, 2017, 07:42:10 AM
Phil;
system is OS X 10.11.6 (15G1217)

just entered /usr/local/bin/exiftool as you suggested however get error message .. Executing "/usr/bin/exiftool" failed. Make sure that Phil Harvey's  ExifTool is installed.

Also fyi if it makes any difference, am attempting to  allow OSX Aperture photo program to recognize a new camera lens (which it currently misreports) using CorrectLens exif

Regards
Doug
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: Phil Harvey on February 16, 2017, 08:33:50 AM
Hi Doug,

Quote from: dmw1 on February 16, 2017, 07:42:10 AM
system is OS X 10.11.6 (15G1217)

just entered /usr/local/bin/exiftool as you suggested however get error message .. Executing "/usr/bin/exiftool" failed. Make sure that Phil Harvey's  ExifTool is installed.

It is still looking in /usr/bin, which is wrong.  Somehow you didn't change the path to /usr/local/bin

- Phil
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: dmw1 on February 23, 2017, 02:38:07 PM
Phil; still getting error
this is what I typed to change directory " PATH=/usr/local/bin"  obviously not correct  but what (should) I  type
thanks
Doug
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: StarGeek on February 23, 2017, 04:11:41 PM
I'm assuming you're using the CorrectLensEXIF script mentioned here (http://touristathome.tumblr.com/post/24342878728/unknown-lens-aperture)? 

I don't know too much applescript, but it looks like the path is hardcoded.  The source code is there, so it can be fixed. 

Title: Re: install error help
Post by: dmw1 on February 24, 2017, 07:58:03 AM
i installed the correctlens software and it opens; (if thats what you are asking) However it doesn't "see" exiftools and hence gives me the error message.
Have attached screen shot of terminal after starting exiftools..
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: Phil Harvey on February 24, 2017, 08:34:24 AM
You need to contact the author of CorrectLensEXIF to get them to change the hardcoded exiftool path in their application to "/usr/local/bin/exiftool".

- Phil
Title: Re: install error help
Post by: Gametester on April 09, 2017, 09:03:14 AM
Hi
You should try it to install in different direction and If it is not going to work contact administrator or the author who will be able to help you. That's the best way.