SJD Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 apologies if this has been asked before (many times I imagine) but I don't have a great deal of time to search it looks like I will have to replace my old MacPro shortly and need to ask a couple of things... > will FormZ 6.6.2 run successfully on the latest Mac os? > I will probably upgrade to V8 but need to know if there's an option to run the pre V7 interface? I appreciate the newer version is superior and I fully intend to learn it, but I would like to kick off in familiar surroundings due to deadline pressures thanks in advance Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted November 27, 2014 Author Share Posted November 27, 2014 ps - I couldn't log in with my old details for some reason (you have changed the forum since i last visited) - looks like I am a newbie again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisA Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Don't sweat it... We all started as newbie's. I know that fmz6.7.3 will run not sure about 6.6.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo Atkinson Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I've not been able to register 6.7.3 on a 2012 Macpro. For some reason the valid formZ registration code which worked on previous machines was not accepted on the 2012 Macpro, with Mavericks 10.9.5. Z-Version 6 has a few useful tools, not available on v7 or v8. So i would have to use my old Mac for a v6 task, (back saving fmz from 8 to 7 to 6 format, then go through USB, to older machine, etc..). My experience is, don't trash a working copy of 6 if you have one, even if an old computer is dying. The flurry of MacOS upgrades might prove disappointing and take up far more time than expected, while still lacking something, which one used to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisA Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 I am currently running 6.7.3 on MacPro 2010 (it ran on Mavericks) You do not have to trash your working copy of 6. Try to install a new downloaded copy... not sure it is available from website, you may need to request from support on Monday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingoerik Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 FZ 6.6.2 runs on Mac OS 10.10.1 fine, i use FZ 6.7.3 mainly and just start to use FZ8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted November 30, 2014 Author Share Posted November 30, 2014 thanks guys that's good to know - this upgrading lark is always a pain when the time comes does V8 still use the USB hardware key? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingoerik Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 No, FZ8 has no dongle anymore. And if you upgrade from 6 to 8 you need time to get used to the new workflow, keep that in mind. So collect money AND time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisA Posted November 30, 2014 Share Posted November 30, 2014 You will need dongle for 6.7 and registration number for fmz7 or 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 You will need dongle for 6.7 and registration number for fmz7 or 8 thanks Dennis I have 6.6.2 at the moment will I be able to upgrade to 8 and still be able to use my old version whilst I get used to it? (obviously not at the same time ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tech Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hi Steve, version 6.7.3 is the oldest version that is supported on the current version of OS X. If you upgrade to the current version, we can also make that version available to you, but if you follow the suggestions in the Migration Guide thread: http://forums.formz.com/index.php?/topic/19-formz-v7-8-migration-guide-interface-improvements-from-formz-6/ …you should be up to speed quickly (IF you take a day or two to study the changes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 thanks Tech yes, that would be best - I have sent an email to support regarding the upgrade (where from, cost etc? to here in the UK) - I would like to get something sorted quickly if at all possible regards steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJD Posted December 1, 2014 Author Share Posted December 1, 2014 *edit - I mean 'email to sales' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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