Vectorworks 12.5.1 R2 on Macbook - doesn't start

[Dennis Klein]

Hi. I installed the 12.5.1 R2 Student Version on my Macbook, but when I tried to start it, Vectorworks just popped up and closed.

Any Idea?

I already fixed my rights...

[Guest]

Delete the VectorWorks preferences first, then empty the trash can.

If launch still doesn't work - check to make sure you have a supported version of QuickTime or newer.

If that's the case - delete the preference files again, delete the VW folder, empty the trash, and reinstall.

[Jonathan Pickup]

i use VectorWorks on my macbook all the time. One or two times it has given me trouble it turned out to be a corrupt workspace.

Have a look at this blog on the subject

http://web.mac.com/jpickup1/iWeb/Site/archoncad/C534E83C-7461-4DB3-8D58-CF4C35A42377.html

[Dennis Klein]

Solution:

You have to install the mac 10.4.9 combo update from Apple.com!

VW doesn't like the System Software-Update.

[mclaugh]

Solution:

You have to install the mac 10.4.9 combo update from Apple.com!

VW doesn't like the System Software-Update.

Installing the combo update may have resolved an issue on your computer, but I have been installing the delta updates via Software Update since 10.1.1 and have never had subsequent issues with VW that were tracable to Sofware Update.

[Basti85]

hi. i've got exactly the same problem as dennis, yet none of your suggestions worked. any other possibilities???

Edited May 19, 2007 by Basti85

[Basti85]

I got it. it was in fact the combo update.