Is VectorWorks 2008 compatible with OS X Lion?

Vectorworks 2008 may not work with Mac OS X Lion well.

See Vectorworks Knowledgebase article with regards to Lion.

thank you LF , i will look into it

im still befuddled by the info i'm getting though

some are saying yes and some know

LF by the the way just read the link--but they do not mention 2008

thank you very much any way

yves

HERE IS A SOLUTION

1.Boot into Internet recovery mode, +OPTION+R, and you can restore the OS that shipped with the machine. Alternatively, restore the bootable backup/clone or TM backup of your previous Mountain Lion installation.

2.This is a touchy area with Apple, because posting instruction threads for downgrading OS X or iOS can be removed by the ASC Host.

Your main problem at this point, is that the Mavericks Recovery Partition is only going to allow you to Restore files back into Mavericks.

The easiest way to accomplish what you are asking, would have been from a Clone of your Mountain Lion Disk onto a second External Hard Drive using Disk Utility, CarbonCopyCloner or SuperDuper. Then you could have started up from it, reformatted (erasing) your Internal Hard Drive and then Clone Mountain Lion back to it.

You might look around the ASC forums for some other pointers for erasing your Hard Drive, reinstalling Mountain Lion and then recovering from your Time Machine backup. Problem is that it is not supported by Apple and I'm afraid that saying any more at this time point will get my post removed.

3. How to revert OS X back from Mavericks

Can also be used to "fresh install" Mavericks in case of software or bad sector issues/glitches

If your having problems with Mavericks, and you want to keep it, you should first try to fix in place: ..Step by Step to fix your Mac

If you can't do any of the following, then let a professional assist you before you delete your data!

How to remove OS X 10.9 Mavericks and restore your previous operating system version

1: While in OS X Mavericks, you will need to manually (no TimeMachine) backup all your user files to a regular external drive formatted Applications/Disk Utility > Partition 1, click the box, Option: GUID and Format OS X Extended Journaled and give it a name and click Apply. Formatting a drive will erase all pre-existing data on the drive!

2: Manually drag and drop copy each user folder of Music, Pictures, Movies, Music, Documents etc., into new User named folder on the external drive. Make sure to export bookmarks, grab email addresses and and product license keys etc., data that's not in your users files.

Do not copy the User Library or the entire User folder as in 10.7+ it contains a hidden Library that changes with OS X upgrades and can't be used in the earlier OS X version. Only files will be restored to the previous operating system. OS X, programs and user accounts will be restored brand new. Too complicated to explain, but that's the only way to revert to a earlier OS X version.

3: If you have BootCamp, you need to boot into Windows and back that data up also. Use Winclone 3 in OS X to also clone the BootCamp partition for later restoring.

4: Make sure to have at least TWO copies of your users data on two separate pieces of hardware at all times. Mistakes occur and your going to pray you have another backup of your precious files. Label all drives so your sure what is what during this confusing time. Unmount and disconnect all non-essential hardware, including the backup drives.

5: Be near your fast, reliable Wifi, or physically connect your Ethernet cable to the router or modem (off/on to reset). Have your AppleID and passwords available, have your email address available. Have your Wifi password available. Connect your machine to power if it's a portable model. You will need a wired or built in keyboard for the at boot key commands.

6: Once your sure, we will begin. There are basically two sorts of Mac's that can be restored. Those that have Internet Recovery and those who don't.

Those who don't have Internet Recovery will have to revert to using the Snow Leopard retail (10.6.3) or gray 10.6+ disks that came with the machine. Do not use 10.4 or 10.5 disks. Do not use disks from another model of Mac. The 10.6.3 white retail "upgrade" disks have the full OS X 10.6 on it (sans the free iLife). If you lack these disks, call Apple with your serial number or model identifier you can gleam from System Profiler in your Utilities folder.

If you want to make a bootable clone of Mavericks, now is the time to do it. How to clone your boot drive

It is IMPORTANT that the ENTIRE boot drive be completely erased to restore the previous OS X version onto the machine.

(This will include erasing Boocamp, EFI, RecoveryHD and the MacintoshHD partition containing your OS X, programs and user accounts/files.)

A: Snow Leopard reverts.

Follow this User Tip and select the drive makers name and size at the top in Disk Utility. Then setup and Software Update to 10.6.8, then log into AppStore and upgrade to your last OS X version you desire by holding option key down and clicking on Purchases section of the AppStore.

How to erase and install Snow Leopard 10.6

Also read this for preparing your files for returning to Snow Leopard.

How to revert your Mac to Snow Leopard

If you can't boot from the 10.6 disks, try IR method below perhaps something has changed or call Apple for replacement disks.

B: Internet Recovery returns for 10.7-10.8.

Hold the command option and r keys down on a wired or built in keyboard. Boot the machine and you will see a globe spinning as IR loads.

Next select Disk Utility and the disk0. Click Erase and if there is a slider, move it one or two spots to the right for a 0-3x secure erase and mapping off of bad/damaged sectors on the boot hard drive (SSD no need).

Once finished, check Partition that Option:GUID and Format is OS X Extended Journaled and the name is MacintoshHD or else make it so and click Apply.

Quit and install the OS X version that is provided with Internet Recovery, it depends upon what originally came on the machine.

Reset your Mac

7: After OS X is reinstalled. Upgrade to the version you want from the Purchases section of the AppStore. Or restore from a TimeMachine drive that predated the OS X upgrade or from your bootable clone made with Carbon Copy Cloner (as it also copies the RecoveryHD partition, SuperDuper does not.)

Odds and ends

IF YOU HAVE A THIRD PARTY SSD: You will need to re-enable TRIM by using third party software on MacUpdate.com

If you've installed NTFS format readng software, reinstall it obviously and any other essential software from original sources so it's pristine.

Rememebr 10.8 users and above have to right or option/alt key click on a lot of software downloaded from the Internet to get past OS X "Gatekeeper".

Install your programs from original sources and create new accounts and transfer the files back from the external storage drive if applicable (reverting or fresh install method)

Most commonly used backup methods

If you have a problem with User Permissions on the returned files, see #6 here and apply.

..Step by Step to fix your Mac

See more of my User Tips in this section

https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro?view=documents#/