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jamesastro
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April 16, 2021
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Couldn't find main entry point (Mac)

  • April 16, 2021
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Hi Folks,

 

I'm developing an AE effects plugin on the Mac. It's been working on my machine for weeks, but today I gave it to a coworker for the first time. He dragged it into his Plug-ins folder, launched AE, and then got this message: "Couldn't find main entry point."

 

I see this question has been asked be several people over the years. I tried all of their assorted solutions, but none of them seem to work. My coworker and I are running the same version of AE, same Mac OS version, and we have the plugin installed in the same location. It's a simple plugin that doesn't use any 3rd party libraries or frameworks.

 

Can you think of anything I might be doing wrong?

 

Thanks in advance for your help.

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Correct answer jamesastro

I found the solution. I needed to enable code signing in the project settings. I also submitted the plugin for notarization to Apple. That fixed it.

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jamesastroAuthorCorrect answer
Inspiring
April 18, 2021

I found the solution. I needed to enable code signing in the project settings. I also submitted the plugin for notarization to Apple. That fixed it.

Adonis W.
Adonis W.
Participating Frequently
November 15, 2021

Can you please explain how you got the plugin notorized? Did you convert it to a intaller package (pkg)? Or a zip file? Or a dmg? It would be a real big help.

ToolfarmJP
Community Expert
ToolfarmJPCommunity Expert
Community Expert
April 18, 2021

I am not sure about how to install your developing plug-in. Would you reset the After Effects preferences of the Mac which encounters the error message?

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