Help please: exec() fails with posix_spawn error

stefterv · May 12, 2025, 8:56am

Could you try 4.4.3 to see if this fixes the issues. We’ve had similar reports earlier and I’d love to know if my changes fixed it.

github.com/processing/processing4

Using `Runtime.getRuntime().exec` results in `Cannot run program "": error=0, posix_spawn failed`

opened 08:43PM - 17 Apr 25 UTC

closed 09:47AM - 25 Apr 25 UTC

Sanja404

bug

### Most appropriate sub-area of Processing 4? Accessibility ### Processing ve…rsion 4.1.1 ### Operating system MacOSX ### Steps to reproduce this Version: Processing 4.4.1 OS: macOS [specify your version, for example, 15.1.1 (24B91)] Problem: In Processing 4.4.1, the say command (text-to-speech via macOS) does not work, causing an error: Copy Cannot run program "say": error=0, posix_spawn failed I tried all the suggested solutions (changing permissions, alternative methods via osascript), but the problem persists. Solution: Reverted to Processing 4.3.4 - the say function works correctly. Suggestions: Add a check for say compatibility with new macOS versions in Processing 4.4.1+. Specify in the documentation that speech synthesis on macOS 15+ may require a rollback to 4.3.4. Consider alternative methods of voicing (for example, via FreeTTS or system APIs). Context: Java version: 17.0.14 Tested on: Mac mini (M1/M2) ### snippet ```processing // Paste your code below :) void setup() { } void draw() { } ``` ### Additional context _No response_ ### Would you like to work on the issue? Is this within my capabilities?

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Help please: exec() fails with posix_spawn error

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