Will SolidWorks run on a rMBP?

AdeebShihadeh · November 16, 2015, 9:59pm

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 · November 16, 2015, 10:08pm

I have it on mine and it runs fine, not lagging much with less than a few hundred parts in an assembly.

Jared · November 16, 2015, 10:35pm

It should run just fine for FRC sized stuff. Make sure you have the latest intel graphics drivers.

GreyingJay · November 20, 2015, 11:32am

I assume you are using Boot Camp and not virtualization?

Torrance · November 20, 2015, 12:01pm

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.

NWChen · November 21, 2015, 12:55pm

No problem with a 2013 rMBP running SolidWorks on Boot Camp, with 8GB RAM.

Michael_Hill · November 21, 2015, 1:08pm

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.