Prerequisites
- macOS operating system
- Infuse installed
- Basic familiarity with Terminal
Steps to Use the Script
Step 1: Download the Script
Download and save the script to your computer.
#!/bin/bash
DEBUG_MODE=false # Set to true for debug mode, false for normal operation
SANDBOX_DIR="$(pwd)/sandbox"
CURRENT_USER=$(whoami)
SPARSE_IMAGE_NAME="Infuse.sparseimage"
MOUNT_POINT="/Users/$CURRENT_USER/Movies/Infuse"
BACKUP_FOLDER="/Users/$CURRENT_USER/Movies/Infuse_"
# Function to create empty copies of files/folders in sandbox directory
create_sandbox_copy() {
local original_path="$1"
local sandbox_mount_path="${original_path//$MOUNT_POINT/$SANDBOX_DIR/Mount_Point}"
local sandbox_backup_path="${original_path//$BACKUP_FOLDER/$SANDBOX_DIR/Backup_Folder}"
local sandbox_path="$sandbox_mount_path"
if [ "$sandbox_mount_path" = "$original_path" ]; then
sandbox_path="$sandbox_backup_path"
fi
if [ -d "$original_path" ]; then
mkdir -p "$sandbox_path"
elif [ -f "$original_path" ]; then
mkdir -p "$(dirname "$sandbox_path")"
touch "$sandbox_path"
fi
}
# Function to execute a command or print it if in debug mode
execute_or_debug() {
if [ "$DEBUG_MODE" = true ]; then
echo "DEBUG: Would execute: $@"
else
eval "$@"
fi
}
# Wait for all drives to be mounted
echo "Waiting for all drives to be mounted..."
while [ $(ls /Volumes | wc -l) -lt 2 ]; do
sleep 5
done
echo "All drives are mounted."
# Get the name of the OS drive
OS_DRIVE=$(df / | tail -1 | awk '{print $1}' | xargs -I {} basename {})
# Search for the sparse image file across all available volumes
SPARSE_IMAGE=$(find /Volumes -name "$SPARSE_IMAGE_NAME" -type f -maxdepth 3 2>/dev/null | head -n 1)
# Check if the sparse image file was found
if [ -z "$SPARSE_IMAGE" ]; then
echo "Sparse image file not found. Would you like to create one? (y/n)"
read -r answer
if [ "$answer" = "y" ]; then
echo "Select the external storage to use:"
select vol in $(ls /Volumes | grep -v "$OS_DRIVE"); do # Ignoring the OS drive
SPARSE_IMAGE="/Volumes/$vol/$SPARSE_IMAGE_NAME"
echo "Enter the size of the sparse image (e.g., 100g for 100GB):"
read -r size
echo "Do you want an expanding volume? (y/n)"
read -r expand
if [ "$expand" = "y" ]; then
execute_or_debug "hdiutil create -size $size -type SPARSE -fs HFS+J -volname Infuse \"$SPARSE_IMAGE\""
else
execute_or_debug "hdiutil create -size $size -type SPARSEBUNDLE -fs HFS+J -volname Infuse \"$SPARSE_IMAGE\""
fi
break
done
else
echo "Exiting."
exit 1
fi
fi
echo "Sparse image file found at $SPARSE_IMAGE."
# Check if the sparse image is already mounted at the correct location
MOUNTED_VOLUME=$(hdiutil info | grep "$SPARSE_IMAGE" | awk '{ print $1 }' | xargs -I {} hdiutil info -plist -imagekey {} | grep -A1 '<key>mount-point</key>' | tail -1 | sed 's/<[^>]*>//g' | xargs)
if [ "$MOUNTED_VOLUME" = "$MOUNT_POINT" ]; then
echo "Sparse image is already mounted at $MOUNT_POINT. Exiting."
exit 0
elif [ ! -z "$MOUNTED_VOLUME" ]; then
echo "Sparse image is mounted at a different location $MOUNTED_VOLUME. Unmounting..."
execute_or_debug "hdiutil detach \"$MOUNTED_VOLUME\""
fi
# Check if the mount point directory exists
execute_or_debug "mkdir -p \"$MOUNT_POINT\""
if [ ! -d "$MOUNT_POINT" ] && [ "$DEBUG_MODE" = false ]; then
echo "Failed to create or access mount point directory. Exiting."
exit 1
fi
echo "Mount point directory found."
# Check if there are existing files or directories to move (excluding hidden files)
if [ "$(find $MOUNT_POINT -mindepth 1 -not -name '.*' 2>/dev/null | wc -l)" -gt 0 ]; then
echo "Moving existing files or directories to backup folder..."
execute_or_debug "mkdir -p \"$BACKUP_FOLDER\""
if [ ! -d "$BACKUP_FOLDER" ] && [ "$DEBUG_MODE" = false ]; then
echo "Failed to create or access backup folder. Exiting."
exit 1
fi
execute_or_debug "find \"$MOUNT_POINT\" -mindepth 1 -not -name '.*' -exec mv {} \"$BACKUP_FOLDER\"/ \;"
else
echo "Infuse folder is empty or contains only default or hidden files. No need to perform a backup."
fi
# Compact the sparse image
echo "Compacting the sparse image..."
execute_or_debug "hdiutil compact \"$SPARSE_IMAGE\" -batteryallowed"
# Attach the sparse image
echo "Attaching the sparse image..."
execute_or_debug "hdiutil attach \"$SPARSE_IMAGE\" -mountpoint \"$MOUNT_POINT\" -nobrowse"
echo "Sparse image attached successfully."
# Move files from backup folder to mount point, if any
if [ -d "$BACKUP_FOLDER" ]; then
if [ "$(ls -A $BACKUP_FOLDER)" ]; then
echo "Moving files from backup folder to mount point..."
execute_or_debug "find \"$BACKUP_FOLDER\" -mindepth 1 -not -name '.*' -exec bash -c '
file=\"\$1\"
destination=\"\$2\"
base=\$(basename \"\$file\")
destination_file=\"\$destination/\$base\"
if [ -f \"\$destination_file\" ]; then
src_size=\$(stat -f%z \"\$file\")
dest_size=\$(stat -f%z \"\$destination_file\")
if [ \$src_size -le \$dest_size ]; then
echo \"Source file is smaller or equal in size, skipping \$file...\"
rm -f \"\$file\"
else
echo \"Moving \$file to \$destination/\$base...\"
mv \"\$file\" \"\$destination_file\"
fi
else
echo \"Moving \$file to \$destination/\$base...\"
mv \"\$file\" \"\$destination_file\"
fi
' _ {} \"$MOUNT_POINT\" \;"
echo "Files moved and backup folder removed."
fi
execute_or_debug "rm -r \"$BACKUP_FOLDER\""
fi
# Function to install as a launchd service
install_service() {
PLIST_PATH="$HOME/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.infuse.plist"
SCRIPT_PATH="$(pwd)/$(basename "$0")"
# Make the script executable
execute_or_debug "chmod +x \"$SCRIPT_PATH\""
# Create the PLIST file
if [ "$DEBUG_MODE" = true ]; then
echo "DEBUG: Would create PLIST file at $PLIST_PATH"
else
cat <<EOL > "$PLIST_PATH"
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<!DOCTYPE plist PUBLIC "-//Apple//DTD PLIST 1.0//EN" "http://www.apple.com/DTDs/PropertyList-1.0.dtd">
<plist version="1.0">
<dict>
<key>Label</key>
<string>com.user.infuse</string>
<key>ProgramArguments</key>
<array>
<string>$SCRIPT_PATH</string>
</array>
<key>RunAtLoad</key>
<true/>
</dict>
</plist>
EOL
fi
execute_or_debug "launchctl load \"$PLIST_PATH\""
}
# Check if already installed as a service
PLIST_PATH="$HOME/Library/LaunchAgents/com.user.infuse.plist"
if [ ! -f "$PLIST_PATH" ]; then
echo "This script is not installed as a service. Would you like to install it? (y/n)"
read -r answer
if [ "$answer" = "y" ]; then
install_service
echo "Installed as a service."
else
echo "Not installed as a service."
fi
fi
Step 2: Open Terminal
Navigate to the folder where the script is saved.
Step 3: Make the Script Executable
Run chmod +x your_script_name.sh in Terminal.
Step 4: Run the Script
Execute the script with ./your_script_name.sh.
Step 5: Follow the Prompts
Answer the on-screen prompts to proceed. You’ll be asked questions about creating a sparse image, selecting external storage, specifying its size, and whether you want it to expand. Follow the instructions as they appear.
Step 6: Optional - Install as a Service
You’ll be asked if you want the script to run at startup. Make your selection based on your preference.
Example Output and User Prompts
When you run the script, you’ll see messages like “Waiting for all drives to be mounted” and “Sparse image file found at [Location].” You’ll also be prompted to make choices, such as:
- Would you like to create a sparse image? (y/n)
- Select the external storage to use.
- Enter the size of the sparse image (e.g., 100g for 100GB).
- Do you want an expanding volume? (y/n)
- Would you like to install the script as a service? (y/n)
Answer these prompts to complete the process.
Conclusion
Follow these steps to set the download location on macOS.