I am not saying that there hasnt been some improvements but v9 has definately lost its 'Mac' appearance. I dont find all those miniscule icons in the menu of any use what so ever. I think this is a huge interface improvement!
It should be noted that running macOS in a virtual machine on non-Mac hardware, such as a Windows PC, is sometimes possible with several of the software solutions listed below including Oracle's VirtualBox. I think a year from now there will be an enormous range of choices for running Windows on a Mac that exceed the current Virtual PC option (which I personally think is pretty good) and would be preferrable to dual boot. Virtualbox supports OpenGL 2.x. @Enscape: any plans for a mac release or provide a solution to run enscape with opengl 3.x. And my MacbookPro (2017) with Bootcamp (SketchUp now - waiting for the Archicad plugin). The Workstation Pro package is ideal for professional users who desire a powerhouse virtual machine capable of simultaneously running applications on multiple guest operating systems.
I hate Icons that I don't know what to do with. In a new program, I often start using the menu's, because the info is clearer and well organised and when the icons are displayed, I slowly learn the icons with the commands.
It is a good way to visually learn them, while working. So I don't agree.
I am not saying that there hasnt been some improvements but v9 has definately lost its 'Mac' appearance. I dont find all those miniscule icons in the menu of any use what so ever. I have been Mac user since the Mac SE but switched to a PC as my main work environment because I had to demonstrate ArchiCAD to potential ArchiCAD users on a PC to gain a wider credibility.
I have a Mac on my desk that gets used mainly when providing technical support to my clients who are on Macs. I am very familiar with both platforms. My opinion is that the Macintosh lost its 'Mac' appearance with the introduction of OS X. I've been using ArchiCAD since Version 3.something. The Mac influence is still very much in evidence.
I also find that using a combination of Favorites, knowing keyboard commands, making use of contextual menus and pet pallets significantly reduces the 'mousing around' and the amount of time spent in dialogue boxes. When doing renderings I think you probably will spend lots of time in the dialog boxes tweaking colors, light and materials to get your desired effect. But if you find yourself spending a lot of time in dialog boxes in the course of creating your model and construction documents some training might be in order.
In the architecture world, Architosh has been aware of Parallels Desktop for Mac’s pivotal role over the past five or so years—and an increasing role—of supporting Mac-based architects and designers who steadfastly choose to remain on Apple’s computer platform despite new or emerging critical needs to support Windows-only applications. These Windows-only applications have tended to be applications other than AutoCAD (the original value prop for Parallels on the Mac) as that application has been native on Mac OS X for over a half decade.
Instead, the key role in architecture has been support for Autodesk Revit, the dominant BIM application in the United States. Parallel Desktop 12 for Mac Here in the Boston area several notable firms are using Revit on Macs on Parallels—not Boot Camp. It gives these firms the ability to stay in the OS X space, access Mac applications and run them in tandem with Autodesk Revit. With the release of version 12, Parallels Desktop for Mac provides an additional 25 percent performance boost. 01 – A screen shot of Parallel’s New Virtual Machine wizard. We haven’t written about Parallels in quite some time so we want to update readers more fully on what is capable with this software emulation program.
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