Apple macOS Ventura Compatibility
UPDATE 11/23/2022
Vectorworks 2023 SP2 - Vectorworks is fully compatible with Ventura.
Known issues: Redshift GPU rendering shows a long pause when used for the first time in each session, then proceeds normally thereafter. Redshift GPU is enabled on high-performance GPUs such as M-series and Intel AMD 5600/5800. This problem will be corrected in a future Service Pack.
UPDATE 10/28/2022
Vectorworks 2023 SP1 – With the final release of macOS 13 Ventura, we have found a long pause the first time Renderworks or Redshift rendering is used on computers that qualify for Redshift GPU. These include M-series and Intel AMD 5600/5800 Macs. After this pause, rendering operates normally. The delay happens with each session. We are working with Apple and Maxon to resolve this issue in a future Service Pack.
UPDATE 10/25/2022
Current status for macOS 13 Ventura Release:
- Vectorworks 2023 SP1 -With the final release of macOS 13 Ventura, we have found a significant issue with Redshift keeping Cineware from launching, which disables all Renderworks features and textures. Our QA team is still testing, and we will fully report our findings soon.
- Vectorworks 2022 SP5 - no known issues
UPDATE 10/24/2022
The current status for macOS 13 Ventura Release Candidate (RC) 2:
- Vectorworks 2023 SP1 - no known issues
- Vectorworks 2022 SP5 - no known issues
At this time, Vectorworks is fully compatible with no known issues to report. As soon as the official public release of Ventura is available TODAY, we will install and continue testing to ensure Vectorworks 2022 and 2023 latest versions are fully compatible. As always, we would still recommend that users wait a few days before installing in case any new issues are identified that were not found in RC 2.
UPDATE 9/26/2022
With the latest beta release of Ventura on 9/21/2022, we find buttons and text clipped in multiple locations. We expect a patch from Apple; otherwise, we have a fix ready to be released in the next service pack for versions 2022 and 2023 of Vectorworks.
UPDATE 9/9/2022
With the latest release of the macOS Ventura beta, some issues were introduced. Customers will experience crashes when opening/closing files and other actions that can cause our view and mode bar to refresh. The problems have been reported to Apple, and we are working with them to identify a resolution for Vectorworks 2022.
These issues only affect Vectorworks 2022. However, these issues are not affecting the upcoming release of Vectorworks 2023.
PLEASE NOTE: Before upgrading your version, check back here often to get the full scope of Apple macOS Ventura official compatibility — it’s currently only available as a beta and will not be publicly available until Fall 2022.
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UPDATE 8/30/2022
On August 30th, we received the latest Ventura beta. We were able to test Vectorworks 2022 SP5 and our upcoming release of Vectorworks 2023 SP0 and verify that most of the previously reported issues have been resolved.Following our commitment to quality and performance, see below for the latest updates.Open Issues: We have been able to expand testing to our beta testers. The increased testing has revealed the following issues in Vectorworks software. These issues affect Vectorworks 2022 SP5 and the upcoming release of Vectorworks 2023 SP0.
- The Save dialogue box is hidden in the Publish command window.
- The cursor does not change when adjusting the width of the docked palettes.
The issues have been submitted to Apple, and we expect to see these addressed in future macOS beta versions.
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It is that time of the year again - Apple recently released the new macOS Ventura (beta). Our engineering testing is already underway on the Ventura beta to ensure our current and future version of Vectorworks is compatible.
PLEASE NOTE: Before upgrading your version, check back here often to get the full scope of Apple macOS Ventura official compatibility — it’s currently only available as a beta and will not be publicly available until Fall 2022.
Here it is the list of devices that will support macOS Ventura
iMac – 2017 and later
iMac Pro - 2017
MacBook Air – 2018 and later
MacBook Pro – 2017 and later
Mac Pro – 2019 and later
Mac Studio - 2022
Mac mini – 2018 and later
MacBook – 2017 and later
June 14/2022 - Vectorworks 2022 Sp 3.1
Open Issues:
- Vectorworks application window will disappear if you change the active layer or class via View Bar menu.