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OCAD is a [[Technical_Data#Computer_/_System_Requirements|Windows software]].<br> | |||
However, running OCAD on an Intel-based Mac is possible in different ways. We tested it with a '''Virtual Machine''' ('''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''') and '''VMWare Fusion'''. | |||
==Virtual Machines== | ==Virtual Machines== | ||
OCAD | OCAD can be run perfectly within a virtual machine. | ||
:[[File:hint.jpg|hint]] OCAD runs also with Parallels Desktop for Mac. Please note that Windows needs 2 GB RAM or more that OCAD works stable. | |||
==VMware Fusion== | |||
As in contrast to Virtual box '''[http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion VMWare Fusion]''' is not free but more stable. We have installed Windows 8.1 with VMWare Fusion on Mac OS X 10.9. You can work with OCAD/Windows in the so called single Window Mode or complete transparent in the Unity mode. | |||
:[[File:hint.jpg|hint]] VMWare Fusion is enough to use OCAD. OCAD does not need VMWare Fusion Pro.<br><br> | |||
Screenshots from the OCAD: | |||
'''Single Window Mode ''' | |||
[[File:VMWare MacOSX SingleWindowMode.png|700px]] | |||
'''Unity Window Mode ''' | |||
[[File:VMWare MacOSX UnityWindowMode.png|700px]] | |||
===Virtual Box=== | ===Virtual Box=== | ||
The advantage of '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' is that it is free. Well, at least the software is free but you will need a Windows license in addition which can cause costs. To show how it looks like, we installed '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' on a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Mountain Lion and took some screenshots. | The advantage of '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' is that it is free. Well, at least the software is free but you will need a Windows license in addition which can cause costs. To show how it looks like, we installed '''[https://www.virtualbox.org VirtualBox]''' on a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Mountain Lion and took some screenshots. | ||
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VirtualBox can also be used with Linux and Solaris systems as a host. | VirtualBox can also be used with Linux and Solaris systems as a host. | ||
=== | ===Comparison Virtual Machines=== | ||
Our exprience shows that VMWare Fusion is approx. 30-40% more performant than VirtualBox | |||
===Problems=== | ===Problems=== | ||
At the moment, there are no OCAD | At the moment, there are no OCAD problems known. | ||
==CrossOver== | |||
OCAD can be installed on [https://www.codeweavers.com/ CrossOver].<br> | |||
Before you start the installation process, you have to download the installer using the link given by OCAD. | |||
As OCAD is not part of the standard apps, you have to use to install an application not listed.<br> | |||
Wait to press "install" and edit first the two elements shown in "Details".<br> | |||
1. Installation file: Choose the installer (probably in your download folder).<br> | |||
2. Choose a new "bottle", name it "OCAD" and choose Windows 11 as bottle type.<br> | |||
Click now on "install". The installation process starts. After about 2–3 minutes, the process bar does not go futher and the button changes into "Cancel". Cancel the process.<br> | |||
Check element 2 above and choose the bottle "OCAD" now instead of a new bottle. Click "install" again.<br> | |||
After a few moments, the normal OCAD installation process starts with "windows" popups.<br> | |||
Starting OCAD will run the activation process of OCAD. At the end of the starting process, OCAD will show a warning: "Internal Error: OCADBlogDlg.Command: Can not load blog post Webinar ...". Just click OK. OCAD is trying to open Edge here, which is (obviously) not installed.<br> | |||
OCAD is running smoothly within CrossOver (using Wine), but not Commands using Edge (e.g. using openMap windows to change declination angle).<br> | |||
Alternatively, you could install wine on your Mac and OCAD within wine afterwards. If you are not used to work with the terminal, CrossOver will be much easier. | |||
''Credits goes to Markus Schenker for this documentation (March 2026).'' | |||
==BootCamp== | ==BootCamp== | ||
OCAD | OCAD can also be run on a Mac with help of '''[http://www.apple.com/support/bootcamp BootCamp]'''. | ||
Latest revision as of 11:29, 11 March 2026
OCAD is a Windows software.
However, running OCAD on an Intel-based Mac is possible in different ways. We tested it with a Virtual Machine (VirtualBox) and VMWare Fusion.
Virtual Machines
OCAD can be run perfectly within a virtual machine.
OCAD runs also with Parallels Desktop for Mac. Please note that Windows needs 2 GB RAM or more that OCAD works stable.
VMware Fusion
As in contrast to Virtual box VMWare Fusion is not free but more stable. We have installed Windows 8.1 with VMWare Fusion on Mac OS X 10.9. You can work with OCAD/Windows in the so called single Window Mode or complete transparent in the Unity mode.
- VMWare Fusion is enough to use OCAD. OCAD does not need VMWare Fusion Pro.
Screenshots from the OCAD:
Single Window Mode
Unity Window Mode
Virtual Box
The advantage of VirtualBox is that it is free. Well, at least the software is free but you will need a Windows license in addition which can cause costs. To show how it looks like, we installed VirtualBox on a MacBook Pro with Mac OS X Mountain Lion and took some screenshots.
Installation:
Activation:
Run OCAD in Seamless Mode:
Run OCAD in Scale Mode:
Run OCAD in Fullscreen Mode:
VirtualBox can also be used with Linux and Solaris systems as a host.
Comparison Virtual Machines
Our exprience shows that VMWare Fusion is approx. 30-40% more performant than VirtualBox
Problems
At the moment, there are no OCAD problems known.
CrossOver
OCAD can be installed on CrossOver.
Before you start the installation process, you have to download the installer using the link given by OCAD.
As OCAD is not part of the standard apps, you have to use to install an application not listed.
Wait to press "install" and edit first the two elements shown in "Details".
1. Installation file: Choose the installer (probably in your download folder).
2. Choose a new "bottle", name it "OCAD" and choose Windows 11 as bottle type.
Click now on "install". The installation process starts. After about 2–3 minutes, the process bar does not go futher and the button changes into "Cancel". Cancel the process.
Check element 2 above and choose the bottle "OCAD" now instead of a new bottle. Click "install" again.
After a few moments, the normal OCAD installation process starts with "windows" popups.
Starting OCAD will run the activation process of OCAD. At the end of the starting process, OCAD will show a warning: "Internal Error: OCADBlogDlg.Command: Can not load blog post Webinar ...". Just click OK. OCAD is trying to open Edge here, which is (obviously) not installed.
OCAD is running smoothly within CrossOver (using Wine), but not Commands using Edge (e.g. using openMap windows to change declination angle).
Alternatively, you could install wine on your Mac and OCAD within wine afterwards. If you are not used to work with the terminal, CrossOver will be much easier.
Credits goes to Markus Schenker for this documentation (March 2026).
BootCamp
OCAD can also be run on a Mac with help of BootCamp.