What I pass for -u param? the path of the cert or the p12 file or anything else?

[Shamim1977]

-u SIGNATURE, --unique-signature=SIGNATURE
4 Byte unique signature of your application (Default:
????)

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I got a cert from Apple as cert and created a p12 file too. Now, what to pass for the -u param?
Would u please share an example with a dummy literal?

[Lucina]

-u is for the (outmoded) 4-character app signature system (e.g. -u TREE). You won’t need it. codesigning is done through Apple’s own tools.

[Shamim1977]

-u is for the (outmoded) 4-character app signature system (e.g. -u TREE). You won’t need it. codesigning is done through Apple’s own tools.

so, the following command will do?
codesign --deep --force --sign "Developer ID Application: " ./Slicer.app

[Shamim1977]

that example is taken from another site! lol!

[Shamim1977]

but, u know the codesign command will generate an ipa file, right? I expect the output to remain an app

[Lucina]

It does not pack a macOS app into an iOS package. That would be absurd.

[Shamim1977]

its my fault that I didnt mention yet, the app I worte is in Java, but for Mac,
I used jar2app to successfully create an app. it works. Now my friends wants to sign it.
So, I am confused, if I use codesign or jar2app with apple cert/p12.
I am using an Apple Dev I for this. And again, I wish to have an APP, not anything else.
Your help can save me.

[Lucina]

Use codesign as outlined in the link provided.

[Shamim1977]

Ok, man, thanks