View Full Version : Will SolidWorks run on a rMBP?
quillford
16-11-2015, 21:59
I want to know if it is worth installing SolidWorks on my macbook pro (late 2013). I'm not sure if the integrated graphics will allow it to run smoothly.
z_beeblebrox
16-11-2015, 22:08
I have it on mine and it runs fine, not lagging much with less than a few hundred parts in an assembly.
It should run just fine for FRC sized stuff. Make sure you have the latest intel graphics drivers.
GreyingJay
20-11-2015, 11:32
I assume you are using Boot Camp and not virtualization?
Torrance
20-11-2015, 12:01
I have a mid 2012 MBP and it still runs great. My biggest tip is to make sure you use Bootcamp and not something like Parallels because it's harder to run CAD and 2 OSs.
No problem with a 2013 rMBP running SolidWorks on Boot Camp, with 8GB RAM.
Michael Hill
21-11-2015, 13:08
I have a Mid-2011 and it worked okay at best a couple years ago. Last year I upgraded to a Dell Precision and it's been fantastic. The biggest issue I had was dealing with integrated graphics. I did increase the memory to either 4GB or 8GB (can't remember now) as well.
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