Problem Description

Digital Circuit Simulator is an excellent tool for digital circuit simulation, widely used in educational and professional environments. However, there is currently no native macOS version distributed as a .app application bundle.

Current Situation

What is Available

• ✅ Digital.jar: Executable JAR file requiring Java installation
• ✅ Digital.exe: Native Windows application
• ✅ Digital.sh: Launch script for Unix/Linux systems
• ✅ Complete libraries: All component libraries (DIL Chips, RAMs)
• ✅ Examples: Extensive collection of example circuits
• ✅ Documentation: Multi-language manuals

What is Missing

• ❌ Digital.app: Native macOS application
• ❌ Simplified distribution: macOS users must manage Java manually
• ❌ macOS integration: No native icon, dock integration, etc.

Problems for macOS Users

1. Installation Complexity

• Users must install Java separately
• Need to manage JAR file manually
• PATH and environment variable configuration required

2. Suboptimal User Experience

• No icon in Applications folder
• Cannot drag app to Dock
• No integration with macOS system

3. Distribution Issues

• Difficult distribution in educational environments
• IT administrators must manage Java on every machine
• Complexity for non-technical users

Problem Impact

Educational Environment

• Universities and schools: Difficulty implementing in macOS laboratories
• Students: Barrier to entry for learning digital circuits
• Teachers: Time wasted on configuration instead of teaching

Objective

Create a native Digital.app for macOS that:

1. Is completely self-contained: Includes integrated Java runtime
2. Contains all resources: Libraries, examples, documentation
3. Provides native experience: Icon, Dock integration, simple distribution
4. Is easily distributable: Single .app file to share

Conclusion

The lack of a native macOS app for Digital represents a significant barrier to tool adoption on the Apple platform. Creating Digital.app would resolve these issues, providing an optimal user experience and facilitating distribution in educational and professional environments.