# \#rhinoformac

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## [BEAM 1.15: now on macOS, with IFC import and export](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/beam-1-15-now-on-macos-with-ifc-import-and-export/222499)

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**Author:** [@mksdtech](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/mksdtech)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/beam-1-15-now-on-macos-with-ifc-import-and-export/222499 "2026-09-08T08:42:27Z")

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BEAM 1.15: now on macOS Hello everyone, We’ve just released BEAM 1.15, and for the first time it runs on macOS :waving\_hand: This update brings the BEAM Rhino plugin and the Grasshopper components to Rhino 8 for Mac, w…

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## [Copy/Cut from AutoCAD and Pasting Into Rhino for Mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/copy-cut-from-autocad-and-pasting-into-rhino-for-mac/219726)

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**Author:** [@Seychellian](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Seychellian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/copy-cut-from-autocad-and-pasting-into-rhino-for-mac/219726 "2026-06-12T10:06:02Z")

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Ive recently switched to a Macbook Pro and it seems that I can no longer copy/paste between .dwg and .3dm files as I was doing previously on Windows. This makes the process of working between files really cumbersome havi…

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## [Bug: Bend angle limited to previously specified angle](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-bend-angle-limited-to-previously-specified-angle/215344)

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**Author:** [@Amar](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Amar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 7:39am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-bend-angle-limited-to-previously-specified-angle/215344 "2026-02-02T07:39:44Z")

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Updated with new info: Running Rhino 8.28.26021.13002, 2026-01-21 I can’t bend an object beyond the angle specified for a previous bend when not specifying an angle. After that threshold, the bend rapidly turns into a …

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## [MacOS: Drag DWG File onto Rhino Dock Icon?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/macos-drag-dwg-file-onto-rhino-dock-icon/211322)

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**Author:** [@ed.p.may](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ed.p.may)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/macos-drag-dwg-file-onto-rhino-dock-icon/211322 "2025-10-22T17:01:15Z")

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This might be more of an OS question, but: I like to use Rhino to open, view, and edit DXF/DWG CAD files. It works great. I can drag and drop a file onto an open Rhino viewport and it will open the DWG in a new Rhino fi…

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## [Eto.Forms.OpenFileDialog with multiple filters](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/eto-forms-openfiledialog-with-multiple-filters/211188)

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**Author:** [@p.stragliotto](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/p.stragliotto)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/eto-forms-openfiledialog-with-multiple-filters/211188 "2025-10-22T06:54:41Z")

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Hi I’m trying to use the Eto.Forms.OpenFileDialog and its Filter property with Rhino Common to achieve the following behaviour: the user can select a SINGLE file type filter (PNG, BMP, JPG, ZIP) if he already knows pre…

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## [Brand New Mac Mini M4 Pro Unable to export rendered detail views](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/brand-new-mac-mini-m4-pro-unable-to-export-rendered-detail-views/208601)

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**Author:** [@Tyler\_Perkins](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Tyler_Perkins)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 6:54am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/brand-new-mac-mini-m4-pro-unable-to-export-rendered-detail-views/208601 "2025-08-18T06:54:01Z")

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Hi there, I just recently purchased a Mac M4 Pro Mini (24GB Ram, 12 Core CPU, 16 Core GPU) after having the base Mac Mini (Aside from the 24GB Ram addition) after it that had been having complications exporting my layou…

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## [Lands Design for Mac in the future?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lands-design-for-mac-in-the-future/96695)

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**Author:** [@UrbanBrock](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/UrbanBrock)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 10:40am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lands-design-for-mac-in-the-future/96695 "2025-07-17T10:40:39Z")

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Now that the full version of Rhino 6 for Mac has been out for about 6 months, I was wondering if you still plan to make a version of Lands Design for the Mac users. Currently, Lands Design is the only thing that requires…

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## [How to Split Mesh in Half](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-split-mesh-in-half/198791)

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**Author:** [@Polina1](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Polina1)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [February 3, 2025, 8:19am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-split-mesh-in-half/198791 "2025-02-03T08:19:58Z")

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I have a very complicated mesh from a 3D scan, so I didn’t make it. I’m kind of new to Rhino and I’ve mostly worked with NURBS or SubD but I want to 3D print this model but in two halves (I’m attaching some photos), I tr…

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## [Get a PNG export from Mac version?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/get-a-png-export-from-mac-version/141749)

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**Author:** [@ed.p.may](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ed.p.may)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 15, 2024, 8:27am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/get-a-png-export-from-mac-version/141749 "2024-11-15T08:27:29Z")

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Hi, Is it possible to export / print a PNG when using the Mac OS version? In the windows version I can File / Print / PNG, which works But in MacOS, it doesn’t seem to be an option for some reason? when I try to g…

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## [Split closed curve into two equal segments](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/split-closed-curve-into-two-equal-segments/190880)

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**Author:** [@theelvnth](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/theelvnth)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2024, 10:51am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/split-closed-curve-into-two-equal-segments/190880 "2024-09-10T10:51:52Z")

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Hi everyone, I’m looking for help with splitting a closed curve. I’ve already tried rebuilding the curve, setting the degree to 1, splitting it at the midpoint, and then changing the degree back to 3. However, I wasn’t s…

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## [Does this (free gem) model work on Macs?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/does-this-free-gem-model-work-on-macs/187901)

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**Author:** [@webdunce](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/webdunce)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 2:32pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/does-this-free-gem-model-work-on-macs/187901 "2024-07-11T14:32:39Z")

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I offer a free gem model to people who follow my tutorials on YouTube. But I’ve had a few complaints about my stuff not working on Macs. I’m not sure what it was that didn’t work (I offer more than this model). I’m tryi…

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## [Jagged shading of diameters in Perspective](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/jagged-shading-of-diameters-in-perspective/183466)

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**Author:** [@inukX](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/inukX)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 11:11pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/jagged-shading-of-diameters-in-perspective/183466 "2024-06-05T23:11:16Z")

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Hi, anyone know the setting to improve the resolution of the shading of diametric objects. See attached.

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## [Display Mode - Single Color for all Objects not working](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/display-mode-single-color-for-all-objects-not-working/183396)

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**Author:** [@Phelan](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Phelan)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 6:57pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/display-mode-single-color-for-all-objects-not-working/183396 "2024-06-04T18:57:18Z")

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Hi, When creating custom display modes, the option to have a single color for all objects, regardless of the layer display color, doesn’t take any effect. think its a bug. just reporting…

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## [Batch save Python script on a Mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/batch-save-python-script-on-a-mac/28442)

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**Author:** [@markgtaber](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/markgtaber)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 2:46pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/batch-save-python-script-on-a-mac/28442 "2024-05-25T14:46:35Z")

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I’m trying to write a batch open and save script in Python to run on a Mac. I’d like it to open and saveas (or export) files automatically without input from the user. The best I can get it to do is bring up the open fil…

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## [How to automate creating a Make2D after generating a new randomised plan?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-automate-creating-a-make2d-after-generating-a-new-randomised-plan/182544)

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**Author:** [@Christian\_James\_Harr](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Christian_James_Harr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 9:42am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/how-to-automate-creating-a-make2d-after-generating-a-new-randomised-plan/182544 "2024-05-22T09:42:03Z")

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Hello, This is my first foray into grasshopper and I have created something that works but not to the extent I need. I want to generate randomised plan Make2D’s of these poly surfaces that move along a vector and rotate…

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## [Rhino will not open my file](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-will-not-open-my-file/180953)

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**Author:** [@Michael\_Hards](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Michael_Hards)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-will-not-open-my-file/180953 "2024-04-26T12:08:19Z")

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Hello, I know this is an old post, but I am having an odd issue similar to this. My 90 MB file will not open on rhino 7 or rhino 8. I recently updated to Mac OS Sanoma and have only had problems since. My Mac just says t…

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## [Can I save after evaluation copy expired with a new license key?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/can-i-save-after-evaluation-copy-expired-with-a-new-license-key/175156)

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**Author:** [@bengolder](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/bengolder)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 4:02am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/can-i-save-after-evaluation-copy-expired-with-a-new-license-key/175156 "2024-02-08T04:02:47Z")

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I downloaded an evaluation copy of Rhino and the 90 days expired. I have some work in an open file. I bought a license and now have a license key. Is there a way to add my license key so that I can save the work in my op…

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## [Rhino 8 for Mac and Atom](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-for-mac-and-atom/175043)

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**Author:** [@David\_Ramos\_Luna](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/David_Ramos_Luna)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-8-for-mac-and-atom/175043 "2024-02-06T18:15:22Z")

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Hi, can anyone tell if atom compiler is still working with rhino 8 for Mac? or if it’s not at the time, is it going to be working soon even knowing that now we have a native python interpreter? Now, in my rhino 8 for Ma…

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## [Rhino grapgin Button in mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-grapgin-button-in-mac/173289)

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**Author:** [@Parisa\_Shahbazi](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Parisa_Shahbazi)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/rhino-grapgin-button-in-mac/173289 "2024-01-14T12:02:41Z")

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Hi I want to add icon for my plugin when it will be run in rhino. I have mac and I followed these steps \>\> Now I have problem with code RhinoMac not available \\Applications\\Rhinoceros.app\\Contents\\F…

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## [Can’t find McNeel folder](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/can-t-find-mcneel-folder/168567)

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**Author:** [@Hachibi\_Moobela](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Hachibi_Moobela)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 7, 2023, 2:06am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/can-t-find-mcneel-folder/168567 "2023-11-07T02:06:35Z")

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I’m having problems starting up rhino 7 on my 2020 intel Mac where it crashes before it fully opens. It also throws up a crash report error. I’ve read a few posts on this forum and found one that was pretty similar to my…

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## [Lunchbox on a MAC?](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lunchbox-on-a-mac/168426)

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**Author:** [@DanielS](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/DanielS)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 3, 2023, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/lunchbox-on-a-mac/168426 "2023-11-03T14:27:22Z")

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So, its unclear to me if there is a workaround to install Lunchbox on Rhino4Mac (7 in my case). Is there such a thing where it kind of runs alone next to GH on a Mac?

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## [Cycles - there is no rendering Rhino Mac - Metal](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/cycles-there-is-no-rendering-rhino-mac-metal/164372)

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**Author:** [@HugoIII](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/HugoIII)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 1:01pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/cycles-there-is-no-rendering-rhino-mac-metal/164372 "2023-08-23T13:01:00Z")

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Hello, with the change of the renderenginge to CyclesX I don’t get any rendering anymore. (MAC Version) The viewport of the renderpanel shows a full transparent rendering (no matter what channel is activated) I thi…

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## [Bug: Subobject Face Color Assignment](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-subobject-face-color-assignment/153192)

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**Author:** [@ed.p.may](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ed.p.may)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [January 12, 2023, 1:33pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-subobject-face-color-assignment/153192 "2023-01-12T13:33:01Z")

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MacOS UI Bug: When in subobject selection selection mode, the ‘Face Color’’ attribute becomes available in the Properties panel: You can select ‘Custom’ from the dropdown, However, as soon as you click the color whe…

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## [Working with a huge mesh surface](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/working-with-a-huge-mesh-surface/39466)

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**Author:** [@Miro](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/Miro)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/working-with-a-huge-mesh-surface/39466 "2022-08-31T06:51:35Z")

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Hello the Internet, I’m working with a pretty large environmental model that’s made out of mesh. What I need to do is to move some of the point in order to change the terrain. Now to activate controlling points, I’d nee…

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## [Bug: Export Dialog Window Error MacOS](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-export-dialog-window-error-macos/141758)

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**Author:** [@ed.p.may](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ed.p.may)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 27, 2022, 6:00pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/bug-export-dialog-window-error-macos/141758 "2022-04-27T18:00:12Z")

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I encountered a bug in the Export dialog running MacOS. If you use File / Export… the dialog works works at first and you can input test into the ‘Save as’ field. But if, while the dialog is still open, you click out to…

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## [Grasshopper ValueList window cannot be resized](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/grasshopper-valuelist-window-cannot-be-resized/138501)

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**Author:** [@ed.p.may](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ed.p.may)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2022, 2:59pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/grasshopper-valuelist-window-cannot-be-resized/138501 "2022-02-24T14:59:59Z")

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Hi, Just noting a small bug: In Grasshopper on MacOS, it seems the ValueList object window cannot be resized. Normally on windows, when you hover of the edges, you can stretch it. But not on MacOS version? best @ed.p…

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## [Apple M1 Max w/ Monterey - Rhino 7 & 8 WIP won't open](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/apple-m1-max-w-monterey-rhino-7-8-wip-wont-open/134087)

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**Author:** [@user1603](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/user1603)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 2:34am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/apple-m1-max-w-monterey-rhino-7-8-wip-wont-open/134087 "2021-11-28T02:34:40Z")

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Just purchased a new MacBook Pro 2021 - operating with Mac OS Monterey 12.0 with the M1 Max chip. I have downloaded and installed both versions Rhino 7 and Rhino 8 WIP. Each time I attempt to open the application, I am i…

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## [F-Secure mistakes Rhino 7 for a Trojan](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/f-secure-mistakes-rhino-7-for-a-trojan/131640)

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**Author:** [@t.s.meutgeert](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/t.s.meutgeert)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 12:48pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/f-secure-mistakes-rhino-7-for-a-trojan/131640 "2021-10-14T12:48:15Z")

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While Installing the latest update of rhino 7 for Mac f-secure sees it as a trojan and it will not install, same for the current installer of rhino 7. The only way to circumvent this is to turn off your protection while …

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## [A complete UI overhaul of Rhino would be a much welcomed move](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/a-complete-ui-overhaul-of-rhino-would-be-a-much-welcomed-move/72575)

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**Author:** [@ANDhitecture](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/ANDhitecture)\
**Replies:** 614\
**Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 12:01am UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/a-complete-ui-overhaul-of-rhino-would-be-a-much-welcomed-move/72575 "2021-10-13T00:01:11Z")

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I would really like to see an updated UI for Rhino. I understand that the most popular UI design language is flat, but I truly think that Rhino would benefit from flat UI design, and also, flat UI is the trend in design…

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## [Closing The Toolbar in Rhino7 Mac](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/closing-the-toolbar-in-rhino7-mac/125856)

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**Author:** [@atoosasarrafi](https://discourse.mcneel.com/u/atoosasarrafi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 13, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.mcneel.com/t/closing-the-toolbar-in-rhino7-mac/125856 "2021-06-13T15:56:17Z")

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Hey there! Can someone tell me how to close this tab in Rhino7 for mac? This tab was somehow floating in earlier versions of Rhino, but I can’t find any way to hide it in Rhino7. Thank you in advance!

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