Anyway to set GlobalPreferences.plist mcx values with configuration profiles and custom settings?

[agerson]

Can I set prefs from .GlobalPreferences.plist with config profiles? I tried the domain .GlobalPreferences and GlobalPreferences in a custom settings, but those did not work. There is a lot in there I need to set. I know defaults write NSGlobalDomain com.apple.swipescrolldirection -bool false works, but I need to set it with a config profile.

[gregneagle]

Yes, and they work just fine.

See http://managingosx.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/disabling-icloud-as-default-save-location/

-Greg

[agerson]

Thanks. It does look like it works. Just not for the key I was testing with com.apple.swipescrolldirection=false. Others do appear to stick. Anyone had any luck forcing com.apple.swipescrolldirection?

[CasperSally]

Anyone successfully managing com.apple.swipescrolldirection=false via config profile ?

Saw this thread seemingly someone else (@rcorbin) looking for same info too https://jamfnation.jamfsoftware.com/discussion.html?id=4200

[gregneagle]

I'd suggest using mcxToProfile and testing "Once" and "Often" frequencies; it's possible this preference can't be managed "Always".

https://github.com/timsutton/mcxToProfile

[CasperSally]

thanks @gregneagle

[timsutton]

I'm pretty sure .GlobalPreferences was designed to be manageable only once or often.