Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
So I know there have been a few posts about the M1 chips and vectric software.
I really think vectric needs to rethink their position on this. ARM based chips are the future (clearly) Google is developing one as well.
I have a mac mini m1 in the house right now, and Vectric through parrallels loads, but as soon as I open a file it crashes.
I can get around some of the other apps I need on PC, but I do so much work in vcarve, its causing me to send the M1 back to apple, if I cant figure it out.
Has anyone successfully got it working in any way shape or form? Obviously I could run a PC and VNC or Remote desktop etc but that requires me to own another PC like device.
Just curious if this is something someone has figured out.
Thanks
I really think vectric needs to rethink their position on this. ARM based chips are the future (clearly) Google is developing one as well.
I have a mac mini m1 in the house right now, and Vectric through parrallels loads, but as soon as I open a file it crashes.
I can get around some of the other apps I need on PC, but I do so much work in vcarve, its causing me to send the M1 back to apple, if I cant figure it out.
Has anyone successfully got it working in any way shape or form? Obviously I could run a PC and VNC or Remote desktop etc but that requires me to own another PC like device.
Just curious if this is something someone has figured out.
Thanks
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
The issue of running VCarve/Aspire natively on a Mac has very little to do with the M1 processor. It would be a huge undertaking to rewrite the software to run on a Mac regardless of processor. The GUI libraries between Windows and Mac are hugely different. Vectric would need to hire Mac GUI development experts to do the work. Once developed then Vectric would almost double the QC testing and support efforts.
It's likely a very low priority since VCarve runs on the Intel version of Parallels. Once Parallels is running well on M1 then you will be set.
Ken
It's likely a very low priority since VCarve runs on the Intel version of Parallels. Once Parallels is running well on M1 then you will be set.
Ken
Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
Agreed - I'm a Mac user, like OSX and apps associated with it. I don't think it would make sense from a cost/volume/investment perspective for Vectric to spend cycles working on an OSX version...but curious to hear other people's thoughts.
Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
I, for one, avoided buying Vcarve for years because I absolutely hate Windows as an OS.
I would have jumped into Vcarve a long time ago if it had a native Mac build.
For now, I'm running it through Parallels on my Intel Mac laptop. I'm waiting for a Windows release that'll work with the M1 before I install it all on my main design computer (an M1 Mac Mini).
I would have jumped into Vcarve a long time ago if it had a native Mac build.
For now, I'm running it through Parallels on my Intel Mac laptop. I'm waiting for a Windows release that'll work with the M1 before I install it all on my main design computer (an M1 Mac Mini).
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
It isn't all that difficult to live with once your using Vectric's tools. The only difference is the file system, and that's all solved for you with the network operations.
I'm using all of Apple's products in one way or other, but I have a dedicated (and somewhat isolated) PC that is just for Vectric tools.
I wouldn't gain anything by running it on my Mac computers; even in Parallels.
I'm using all of Apple's products in one way or other, but I have a dedicated (and somewhat isolated) PC that is just for Vectric tools.
I wouldn't gain anything by running it on my Mac computers; even in Parallels.
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
Yeah, its not that big of a deal, however I use a large ultrawide for work here, and i use vectric tools all day off and on, and having to monitor swap etc is a pain.. so Id have to figure out something else. would just be MUCh easier to work on mac, but i understand it likely isnt happening
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
I am currently running Vcarve Pro 10.5 on a Macbook with Parallels. I am going to get a new Macbook when the larger model with the M1 chip comes out. People who use the current M1 / Parallels combination have reported poor results. Has anyone tried Parallels version 16.5? If so, how do it stack up?
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
Good day everyone.
Have there been any further developments on this question of running VCarve through Parallels on the Mac with the new M1 chip?
I think I saw there is now a Parallels v17 avail, maybe? Wonder if that fixed the issues?
I'm considering a Mac purchase and this question will affect my direction. Appreciate any updates.
Thx, rink.
Have there been any further developments on this question of running VCarve through Parallels on the Mac with the new M1 chip?
I think I saw there is now a Parallels v17 avail, maybe? Wonder if that fixed the issues?
I'm considering a Mac purchase and this question will affect my direction. Appreciate any updates.
Thx, rink.
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
I havent heard anything new... I am willing to get the new M1Max Macbook Pro but not until vectric works.
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
One solution might be to connect to a Cloud PC. You could connect to that with multiple devices.
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
Yeah, i could set up a laptop and remote in to it etc, but nothing is seamless.. I hate windowed options, etc...
There are always workarounds, but i love parralels or rosetta that make the app look like any other app running...
Ill stick with stupid arse windows for a while i guess haha
There are always workarounds, but i love parralels or rosetta that make the app look like any other app running...
Ill stick with stupid arse windows for a while i guess haha
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
I noticed VMware does not plan to support installing or running x86 VMs on Macs with Apple silicon. The link explains some of the licensing as well as technical issues involved.
BTW, I just ordered a MacBook Air with the M1 chip for my daughter. We upgraded the memory and are getting the 2TB SSD for storage.
BTW, I just ordered a MacBook Air with the M1 chip for my daughter. We upgraded the memory and are getting the 2TB SSD for storage.
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
Just ordered a Macbook Pro 16" M1 32 core GPU, 32 GB Ram, 1 TB SSD
Delivery is end of November. I will install Parallels 17 and they try Vcarve Pro. I will be the guinea pig on figuring out if this combination will work. Keep you posted.
Delivery is end of November. I will install Parallels 17 and they try Vcarve Pro. I will be the guinea pig on figuring out if this combination will work. Keep you posted.
Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
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Re: Vcarve Pro on the Mac Mini M1
ok... UPDATE
Parrelels is a no go. You can install windows, and install vectric when you go to open a file, etc it just errors and crashes.. Tried it on a Mac M1 Mini, and a Macbook Air M1
However
I installed VMW Fusion on the Macbook Air M1, and installed the Windows 11 ISO (LONGGGGG process to get this working)
Then installed vectric and it works great. No issues.
Process is
1. Download Fusion https://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/202 ... lable.html
2. Follow this video
3. Follow This video
That should get you in to a stable windows 11 version.
Parrelels is a no go. You can install windows, and install vectric when you go to open a file, etc it just errors and crashes.. Tried it on a Mac M1 Mini, and a Macbook Air M1
However
I installed VMW Fusion on the Macbook Air M1, and installed the Windows 11 ISO (LONGGGGG process to get this working)
Then installed vectric and it works great. No issues.
Process is
1. Download Fusion https://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/202 ... lable.html
2. Follow this video
3. Follow This video
That should get you in to a stable windows 11 version.