Mac Mini M2 Won't Load 3D Models

My M2 Mac Mini Pro won't load 3D Models. I've tried various modeling software applications and I always receive a blank screen. They work on my Macbook however. Any reason why this is happening?

16GB Memory

13.2.1 (22D68)

Mac mini (2023 with M2 Pro)

Posted on Mar 6, 2023 5:02 AM

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lexOS1

Community Specialist

Mar 7, 2023 4:40 PM in response to Jon_Moraglia

Hi Jon_Moraglia,

Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. If you are having issues with your M2 Mac Mini Pro, here are a few steps that may be useful:

1. Restart your device to see if the issue is still there: Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

2. Confirm that your device is using the most recent software to rule out the older one: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

3. Check out this link to see if it helps: Use an external graphics processor with your Mac - Apple Support

4. Contact Apple Support here if you need further support: Contact - Official Apple Support

Have a great day.

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Mac Mini M2 Won't Load 3D Models