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Using hdiutil to create a blank .dmg image in the current directory

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As a workaround to this issue , I want to use the hdiutil to create a blank image in the current directory. The settings should be identical to these of the GUI Disk Utility (File > New Image > Blank Image):
               
So far I have figured out the below options for hdiutil create: - -size 100m or -megabytes 100 - -type SPARSEBUNDLE --> It seems like -type SPARSE and -type UDIF should be possible. I am not sure what is the difference though, or which one is better. - -fs 'Case-sensitive APFS' --> That seems to be more performant than the conventional -fs 'Case-sensitive Journaled HFS+' file system the part I can't figure out are: - how to make a blank image, not from a folder - how to place it in the current directory - what other options should I specify I would appreciate it if you could help me figure out the above issues and, if possible, answer my other questions.
Asked by Foad (163 rep)
Dec 17, 2021, 10:56 PM
Last activity: Dec 17, 2021, 11:45 PM