# Software for mac **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [July 29, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459 "2020-07-29T15:30:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jase](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dbc845/32.png) [@Jase](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Jase)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/1 "2020-07-29T15:30:27Z")
I am a complete beginner who is lucky enough to have bought the onefinity. I have a mac not got Windows at all and was think of going with vectric but I believe it’s Windows only, so does anyone use a mac and what do you use. ( is anyone on here living close to Bournemouth 🇬🇧) ---
**Author:** ![Markevans36301](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/markevans36301/32/19_2.png) [@Markevans36301](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Markevans36301)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 4:17pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/2 "2020-07-29T16:17:35Z")
So much of the cad/cam sw is PC only that it has kept me in the PC world. Fusion 360 runs on the Mac Os. Vcarve is windows only and I don’t know if people are getting it to run in a VM or not? ---
**Author:** ![Clark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@Clark](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Clark)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/3 "2020-07-29T18:03:11Z")
I am using a MAC but have not upgraded to the OS Catalina, still running Mojave. In order to run Vectric V-Carve I bought Windows 10 and Parallels for MAC. Vectric software runs without any hitches but you have to open it in the Windows OS. ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2020, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/4 "2020-07-29T21:13:36Z")
@Clark - you can run Vectric in Wine/Crossover on the Mac. Couple minor issues, but better than firing up Parallels. I don’t know if it will work with Catalina though. -Tom ---
**Author:** ![Antshort16](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Antshort16](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Antshort16)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 7:48am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/5 "2020-07-30T07:48:13Z")
I’m new to the CNC world and the Onefinity will be my first as well. As for programs I am looking at all and see which I like the best. As for location I’m in Burgess Hill just 11miles north of Brighton ---
**Author:** ![cabinum](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cabinum/32/105_2.png) [@cabinum](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cabinum)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2020, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/6 "2020-07-30T20:19:26Z")
Running Vectric VCarve Pro on VMWare Fusion/Windows 10 on my (Late 2014) Mac mini on OS Catalina. Works like a dream. ---
**Author:** ![cyberreefguru](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/cyberreefguru/32/27385_2.png) [@cyberreefguru](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/cyberreefguru)\ **Post date:** [August 2, 2020, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/7 "2020-08-02T13:24:50Z")
The Shapeoko WIKI has a pretty good list of software package - looks like Carbide is trying to keep i up to date. [https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Software](https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/Software) [https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/CAM](https://wiki.shapeoko.com/index.php/CAM) -Tom ---
**Author:** ![muddyfeet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex022/user_avatar/forum.onefinitycnc.com/muddyfeet/32/131_2.png) [@muddyfeet](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/muddyfeet)\ **Post date:** [August 8, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/8 "2020-08-08T01:00:24Z")
I’m an exclusive Mac user at home, but reluctantly use Windows machines at work. Ive been using Fusion 360 for years for designing projects and 3D printing. I actually do most of work on a 15" MacBook and Fusion runs extremely well, given you have enough RAM for the more complicated calculations. I taught myself how to use it via Youtube videos (Lars Christensen), and it really is nice using pro CAD/CAM software with a free hobbyist license. The software runs locally, but manages file storage and updates in the cloud; I have worked on the same projects from different locations on Mac/PC machines and the transition is seamless (provided you set up the same keyboard shortcuts). Anyways, Fusion runs well on Mac, and I can recommend it for even a new user. ---
**Author:** ![Daryl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/87869e/32.png) [@Daryl](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/u/Daryl)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2021, 11:54pm UTC](https://forum.onefinitycnc.com/t/software-for-mac/459/9 "2021-03-09T23:54:43Z")
I do not use a Mac, but I believe carbine create runs on a Mac. A post processor may vibe needed.