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Opening Author's Blueprint.

Our early releases are unsigned, so your computer may show a security warning. Here is what to expect and how to get help if the app won't open.

Sign in to your library for your download and license key. After the app opens, enter your key to activate it.

Choose your platform

macOS with Apple silicon

The Mac build is for Apple silicon (arm64), including M-series Macs and the A18 Pro MacBook Neo. Intel Macs are not supported. Check the chip listed in About This Mac before downloading.

This release is not signed with an Apple Developer ID or notarized by Apple. Your Mac may say it cannot verify the developer or check the app for malicious software.

Open the ZIP, move AuthorsBlueprint.app to Applications, then try opening it.

Mac blocked the app?

Only continue if you downloaded it through craftandsystem.com and trust this copy.

  1. After the warning, open System Settings, then Privacy & Security.
  2. Find the message about Author's Blueprint and choose Open Anyway, if available.
  3. Confirm Open when macOS asks. It may also ask you to authenticate.

If that option is missing, or the message says the app is damaged or will damage your computer, stop and contact us with the exact message. Keep Gatekeeper enabled.

Apple's opening instructions

Windows

This release does not yet have a verified publisher signature. Windows may show “Windows protected your PC” or list the publisher as unknown.

Right click the ZIP and choose Extract All. Open AuthorsBlueprint.exe from the extracted folder. Keep the app and its _internal folder together.

Windows protected your PC?

Only continue if you downloaded it through craftandsystem.com and trust this copy.

  1. Choose More info on the SmartScreen message.
  2. Check that the file is AuthorsBlueprint.exe, then choose Run anyway if offered.

Smart App Control or a work computer's policy may block the app without a Run anyway option. This unsigned release may not work on those computers. Keep those protections enabled and contact us for help or to request a refund.

If your antivirus identifies a threat, stop and send us the detection name.

Microsoft's Smart App Control guidance

Still stuck? Email melvin@craftandsystem.com with your operating system and the exact warning. Please leave out your license key and passphrase.