Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
UPDATED NOVEMBER 5, 2023. FIXED TYPO IN INSTRUCTIONS.
Thanks to the amazing efforts of one of our users, markw65, it is now possible to run Isaac/Mac on your M1/M2 Mac and Intel Mac computer with the latest versions of macOS, including Ventura and Sonoma!
There are two files to download from this page.
1) New M1-M2-Intel Isaac Mac Software Installation Instructions (updated instructions as of November 5, 2023)
2) Installer.zip
After you have downloaded these files, but before doing ANYTHING else, open "New M1-M2-Intel Isaac-Mac SW_101023.pdf". DO NOT MOVE OR DO ANYTHING WITH THE "INSTALLER.ZIP" FILE UNTIL THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY SO.
Once you have opened the instructions, follow them! In particular, you will need to create a "terminal" command to set up the automatic installation of Isaac. It's really easy...
After you have installed Isaac/Mac/5.1, you will be able to install firmware updates, access your profiles, get serial number information, download ride files, and view your old ride files.
Thanks to the amazing efforts of one of our users, markw65, it is now possible to run Isaac/Mac on your M1/M2 Mac and Intel Mac computer with the latest versions of macOS, including Ventura and Sonoma!
There are two files to download from this page.
1) New M1-M2-Intel Isaac Mac Software Installation Instructions (updated instructions as of November 5, 2023)
2) Installer.zip
After you have downloaded these files, but before doing ANYTHING else, open "New M1-M2-Intel Isaac-Mac SW_101023.pdf". DO NOT MOVE OR DO ANYTHING WITH THE "INSTALLER.ZIP" FILE UNTIL THE INSTRUCTIONS SAY SO.
Once you have opened the instructions, follow them! In particular, you will need to create a "terminal" command to set up the automatic installation of Isaac. It's really easy...
After you have installed Isaac/Mac/5.1, you will be able to install firmware updates, access your profiles, get serial number information, download ride files, and view your old ride files.
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Re: NEW: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
John-
All went well - Very happy that the new drivers finally showed up!
One minor addition to the instructions - after cutting and pasting the TERMINAL instruction - you might have to enter the administrators password after "ENTER"
After installing ISAAC - I do not seem to be able to get the Preferences to open. I went and restarted my Mac and this issue persisted.
Tom
All went well - Very happy that the new drivers finally showed up!
One minor addition to the instructions - after cutting and pasting the TERMINAL instruction - you might have to enter the administrators password after "ENTER"
After installing ISAAC - I do not seem to be able to get the Preferences to open. I went and restarted my Mac and this issue persisted.
Tom
Re: NEW: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
Install process has been automated as of 10/5/23...please see posting above.lorduintah wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:29 pm John-
All went well - Very happy that the new drivers finally showed up!
One minor addition to the instructions - after cutting and pasting the TERMINAL instruction - you might have to enter the administrators password after "ENTER"
After installing ISAAC - I do not seem to be able to get the Preferences to open. I went and restarted my Mac and this issue persisted.
Tom
We will investigate the "Preferences" issue.
John Hamann
Re: NEW: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
Install process has been automated as of 11/5/23...please see posting above.lorduintah wrote: ↑Wed Oct 04, 2023 7:29 pm John-
All went well - Very happy that the new drivers finally showed up!
One minor addition to the instructions - after cutting and pasting the TERMINAL instruction - you might have to enter the administrators password after "ENTER"
After installing ISAAC - I do not seem to be able to get the Preferences to open. I went and restarted my Mac and this issue persisted.
Tom
"Edit/Preferences" works on my Mac...
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Re: NEW: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
John -
Yes it does.
I was trying to use the Preferences from Isaac for Mac/Preferences
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If you also go to the open folder option and the dialog that opens (a file browser) at the bottom of the panel is a button for "Options" - pressing that seems to send the application off into the ozone and requires a force quit - for me.
Yes it does.
I was trying to use the Preferences from Isaac for Mac/Preferences
((Attached screen shot))
If you also go to the open folder option and the dialog that opens (a file browser) at the bottom of the panel is a button for "Options" - pressing that seems to send the application off into the ozone and requires a force quit - for me.
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Re: NEW: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
To the best of my knowledge, "Isaac for Mac/Preferences" has never worked...lorduintah wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2023 6:44 pm John -
Yes it does.
I was trying to use the Preferences from Isaac for Mac/Preferences
((Attached screen shot))
If you also go to the open folder option and the dialog that opens (a file browser) at the bottom of the panel is a button for "Options" - pressing that seems to send the application off into the ozone and requires a force quit - for me.
In 20 years of using Isaac software, I've never clicked on the "Options" button. When I do, my software locks-up too, and I am running an older version of macOS that does not require any of the updates used in this thread.
I have no idea what the Options button is supposed to do; it is not documented in our instructions. My advice is: don't click it.
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Re: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
Hej,
I think there is an error in the PDF (New M1-M2-Intel Isaac-Mac SW_101023.pdf) on page 7:
In the PDF it says for instruction
4) After the % symbol, type EXACTLY the following command (the command below is in bold to make it easier for you to read):
~/Downloads/installer/install-isaac/sh
As written, the command does not work.
Should it instead say: ~/Downloads/installer/install-isaac.sh
Not slash, but a dot or period instead between installer-isaac and the sh?
That worked for me.
A tip: with Terminal open, one can drag and drop the file install-isaac.sh from the Downloads folder, on to the Terminal window. The correct address and file name will be at the prompt. Then press enter and the shell script runs.
ttfn,
/K
I think there is an error in the PDF (New M1-M2-Intel Isaac-Mac SW_101023.pdf) on page 7:
In the PDF it says for instruction
4) After the % symbol, type EXACTLY the following command (the command below is in bold to make it easier for you to read):
~/Downloads/installer/install-isaac/sh
As written, the command does not work.
Should it instead say: ~/Downloads/installer/install-isaac.sh
Not slash, but a dot or period instead between installer-isaac and the sh?
That worked for me.
A tip: with Terminal open, one can drag and drop the file install-isaac.sh from the Downloads folder, on to the Terminal window. The correct address and file name will be at the prompt. Then press enter and the shell script runs.
ttfn,
/K
Re: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
Yes, there was a typo; now fixed as of November 5...added your tip, too!cheeryswede wrote: ↑Sun Nov 05, 2023 11:23 am Hej,
I think there is an error in the PDF (New M1-M2-Intel Isaac-Mac SW_101023.pdf) on page 7:
In the PDF it says for instruction
4) After the % symbol, type EXACTLY the following command (the command below is in bold to make it easier for you to read):
~/Downloads/installer/install-isaac/sh
As written, the command does not work.
Should it instead say: ~/Downloads/installer/install-isaac.sh
Not slash, but a dot or period instead between installer-isaac and the sh?
That worked for me.
A tip: with Terminal open, one can drag and drop the file install-isaac.sh from the Downloads folder, on to the Terminal window. The correct address and file name will be at the prompt. Then press enter and the shell script runs.
ttfn,
/K
John Hamann
Re: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
Hello
I can also confirm it works on an M3 chip. I have just installed and tested it.
I do have an issue, not with the software's installation or running. If I maximise the window everything turns upside down.
I can also confirm it works on an M3 chip. I have just installed and tested it.
I do have an issue, not with the software's installation or running. If I maximise the window everything turns upside down.
Re: Intel and M1/M2 Mac users: how to install Isaac/Mac on your computer
This seems to be an issue with Labview (and programs written in Labview, such as Isaac). As far as I can tell, it's not actually zooming that does it - it's hovering the mouse over the zoom box long enough for the popup zoom menu to appear (about a second).I do have an issue, not with the software's installation or running. If I maximise the window everything turns upside down.
For me, I can zoom in and out as long as I quickly click the zoom button.
Once the screen gets inverted I haven't found a way to fix it other than to quit and restart...