Loading 2013 for first time and...

[MaltbyDesign]

...the program has locked up while "Loading Architectural Workspace..." and I can't quit the program, which means I can't properly shut down my computer. Any suggestions on how to proceed? I've never had any Vectorworks software, prior to this release, behave is such a way.

Edited to add: I can force quit the program, but couldn't do a regular quit when it was locked up.

Edited November 16, 2012 by MaltbyDesign

[Bob Holtzmann]

Would repairing permissions in Disk Utility help? I would also use Onyx to check the startup disk and run maintenance scripts.

Woa, hold on -- you're running a system with only 2 GIGS OF RAM?

[MaltbyDesign]

I've never had a problem with 2 gigs. Both Vectorworks and Autocad have run fine. Does 2013 need more?

[Bob Holtzmann]

4 gigs of RAM is the recommended minimum for VwA.

[MaltbyDesign]

Well, I guess I had better go shopping.

ETA: Actually, I just double checked and I do have 4 gigs of RAM. 2 in each slot. Would I see a noticeable difference on my machine if I upgraded to 8? I have a late 2008 15 inch macbook pro.

Edited November 17, 2012 by MaltbyDesign

[Bob Holtzmann]

I'm glad you at least have the minimum, Cameron. My MB Pro also had 4 gigs of RAM until earlier this year, when I got a couple of 4 gig cards (for about $100 US). Now I don't have to quit the other apps to run Vworks.