Permission denied when running sudo port install gimp-resynthesizer

[bongserrano]

I get this error when running

sudo port install gimp-resynthesizer

Error: Unable to execute port: couldn't open "/opt/local/var/macports/build/_opt_local_var_macports_sources_rsync.macports.org_macports_release_tarballs_ports_graphics_gimp-resynthesizer/gimp-resynthesizer/work/.macports.gimp-resynthesizer.state": permission denied

I checked my dir and see no /opt/local/var/macports/

Please help!

[ryandesign (Ryan Carsten Schmidt)]

The MacPorts installers sets the invisible bit on /opt/local/var/macports so you won't see it in the Finder (unless you tell the Finder to show invisible items) but of course you can access it via the Finder's Go to Folder menu item or in the Terminal.

Permission should, of course, not be denied if you used sudo.

[ryandesign (Ryan Carsten Schmidt)]

Does the problem persist after you sudo port clean gimp-resynthesizer? If so, please attach the main.log file.

[bongserrano]

That fixed it! Thanks again, Ryan!

Please forgive me for my utter ignorance, but how do I open GIMP GUI from MacPorts?

I installed gimp-launcher, but it only pops up in the dock and doesn't open the application.

What do I need to do to open GIMP?

[ryandesign (Ryan Carsten Schmidt)]

Ok then I'll close this since the problem was solved by cleaning and trying again. New problems should be filed in new tickets.

The gimp2-launcher port installs /Applications/MacPorts/GIMP.app. I would expect that double-clicking that in the Finder would launch GIMP. If it does not, and does not give you an error message, try running /opt/local/bin/gimp in the Terminal; maybe it will have a more detailed complaint that will either guide you toward a solution or will be information you can provide when you file a new ticket.