Apple macOS 12 Monterey Compatibility - Feedback

[zeno]

3 hours ago, trashcan said:

@JuanP can you update your article with the latest compatibility info? Wondering if I should upgrade and it's not really clear. 

 

Yes please

[rjtiedeman]

Since macOS 12.1 is due out in several weeks what are the chances that Vectorworks 2022 SP2 or 3 will function with 12.1. Should we update to OS 12 now and hope VW2022 SP 3 catches OS 12 or wait.

Edited December 2, 2021 by rjtiedeman

[zeno]

7 minutes ago, rjtiedeman said:

Since macOS 12.1 is due out in several weeks what are the chances that Vectorworks 2022 SP2 or 3 will function with 12.1. Should we update to OS 12 now and hope VW2022 SP 3 catches OS 12 or wait.

 

The problem is that on new MBP you can't install Big Sur

[zoomer]

9 minutes ago, rjtiedeman said:

Since macOS 12.1 is due out in several weeks what are the chances that Vectorworks 2022 SP2 or 3 will function with 12.1.

 

I have macOS 12.1 Public Beta since many weeks.

I don't see any issues vs macOS 12.0.1.

 

I just see general VW issues, which happen with Windows too.

[Mark Aceto]

5 hours ago, zeno said:

The problem is that on new MBP you can't install Big Sur

 

This times a million. I hate Apple so much for this. Would it kill them to release the new hardware with the most stable version of macOS?

[zeno]

5 hours ago, Mark Aceto said:

 

This times a million. I hate Apple so much for this. Would it kill them to release the new hardware with the most stable version of macOS?

hello Mark, how is going with the new mac and VW?

[Mark Aceto]

8 hours ago, zeno said:

hello Mark, how is going with the new mac and VW?

 

It's still in the box, so no issues so far 😉

[JuanP]

On 12/2/2021 at 9:39 AM, trashcan said:

can you update your article with the latest compatibility info? Wondering if I should upgrade and it's not really clear. 

Absolutely, updated with the latest info - Thanks

[trashcan]

@JuanP based on that info and what I'm reading in this thread, I guess it's pretty safe to say "not currently compatible". Going to wait to upgrade to Monterey. Is there a way users can get notified when it's "SAFE" to upgrade?

[line-weight]

Yes (as a multiple display user), my reading of it is that it's not safe because "some users" with multiple displays are experiencing problems with save dialogues disappearing.

 

I assume that "some users" means the problem doesn't distinguish between Intel and M1 macs? So users of either type should be cautious for now?

 

 

[ParkerJames]

I have been running 2022 Arch on a mid-17 iMac with 40g ram on 12.1 for a few weeks now and the only issue is that Custom Cabinet works slowly---everything else is nice and snappy.

Not sure why CC crawls like this.

 

I should add that I use two 27" screens with no issues there.

Edited December 6, 2021 by ParkerJames

[Mark Aceto]

5 hours ago, ParkerJames said:

12.1

 

Is that a public beta?

[ParkerJames]

7 hours ago, Mark Aceto said:

 

Is that a public beta?

I assumed not. Regular update.

[zoomer]

AFAIK official Monterey is still 12.0.1.

12.1 is public beta (5?), but should be released as official version very soon.

Edited December 7, 2021 by zoomer

[ParkerJames]

10 minutes ago, zoomer said:

AFAIK official Monterey is still 12.0.1.

12.1 is public beta (5?), but should be released as official version very soon.

I stand corrected--I am running12.01.

[Sky]

On 12/3/2021 at 12:10 PM, trashcan said:

@JuanP based on that info and what I'm reading in this thread, I guess it's pretty safe to say "not currently compatible". Going to wait to upgrade to Monterey. Is there a way users can get notified when it's "SAFE" to upgrade?

What you are reading here may be skewed towards people having problems, as people who are not having issues, don't go to the forums. I have a new 14" MacBook M1 Max and I use it with one external display simultaneously with the notebook display. I am fortunate and not seeing the issues other people are. It's going to really depend on your setup and comfort level with upgrading. Those who play it the safest wait a year before upgrading (when macOS 13 comes out, you upgrade to macOS 12). 

Edited December 7, 2021 by Sky

[rjtiedeman]

On 12/7/2021 at 5:26 PM, Sky said:

What you are reading here may be skewed towards people having problems, as people who are not having issues, don't go to the forums. I have a new 14" MacBook M1 Max and I use it with one external display simultaneously with the notebook display. I am fortunate and not seeing the issues other people are. It's going to really depend on your setup and comfort level with upgrading. Those who play it the safest wait a year before upgrading (when macOS 13 comes out, you upgrade to macOS 12). 

People having problems is the reason I read the posts on this web site. It is the best place to go to find the information I need to keep my software running. User forums have been an important resource for me and I am sure it is an important resource for Vectorworks. So the squeaky wheel gets oiled.

Edited December 11, 2021 by rjtiedeman

[rjtiedeman]

Anyone experiment with the latest update to Monteray 12  -  12.1 .  Does it help or hinder the issues with VW 2022 SP2??   I am ready to install after I finish my latest project. New shiny lights are calling.

Edited December 14, 2021 by rjtiedeman

[Gunther]

There are indications that macOS 12.1 resolves the multiple monitor issue, where the SaveAs and Export dialogs failed to display in Vectorworks 2021/2022.  Some Adobe products were having the same issue.  Waiting for further confirmation from the Vectorworks community, as we were unable to duplicate in-house.

[GatRed]

I updated to macOS 12.1,

and until now I did not ever had neither the SaveAs and Export dialogs failed problem anymore, nor any problem with external monitor.

Edited December 15, 2021 by GatRed

[SergeB]

On 11/30/2021 at 11:24 AM, Gunther said:

We have been unable to duplicate in-house, making this issue difficult to resolve at the moment.  We may contact you off the list for more information.

I believe I might have found my issue.

 

On my main display, a Mac Thunderbolt, the resolution was set at "scaled" instead of "default for display".

I put it back to "Default for display" and I am now able to save and export.

I had the resolution set at "scaled" because I wanted my screen to be easier to read. (My eyes are not what they used to be)

 

Anyhow, with the default resolution everything seems to work and I can keep both of my screen.

 

 

 

 

[JuanP]

12 minutes ago, SergeB said:

Anyhow, with the default resolution everything seems to work and I can keep both of my screen.

is this also true after upgrading to macOS 12.1? 

 

Thanks so much for your help. 

[SergeB]

23 minutes ago, JuanP said:

is this also true after upgrading to macOS 12.1? 

 

Thanks so much for your help. 

I am running 12.0.1, not 12.1.

An I had issues with saving and exporting but since I set the main screen resolution to default, no more issues..  so far..

 

[Ian Lane]

1 hour ago, SergeB said:

I am running 12.0.1, not 12.1.

An I had issues with saving and exporting but since I set the main screen resolution to default, no more issues..  so far..

 

 

I would recommend updating to Monterey 12.1.  If you do, please try to scale your display again and hopefully everything should work fine again in the new OS version.  Please let us know if you decide to do this.

 

Thanks for the info!

[trashcan]

Can we get some verification from you guys that 12.1 works properly with VWX 2022 both for M1s and Intel based Mac machines?