macOS Catalina & Design 3D CX 8

As you may have heard, macOS Catalina is now available. If you haven't heard, apps with any 32-bit code won't run. Design 3D CX 8 for Mac still has some 32-bit UI code (the important parts are 64-bit), and this means it won't run on Catalina. We are working hard on our update to eliminate the remaining 32-bit code, but it's not ready yet.

So, what should you do? Here are some thoughts from prominent publications and sites:

• Avoid my mistake and wait before you upgrade - ZDNet
• You don’t need to update your operating system right away - The Verge
• Upgrading to Catalina right away might be tempting, but... - 9to5Mac

Waiting is often a good choice, but if you're not in a position to wait on this OS update, here are some additional options:

• Create a dual-boot with Mojave and Catalina - MacPaw
• Run Mojave in a virtual machine on Catalina - AppleToolBox

If you're open to running Windows software (Design 3D CX is fully 64-bit on Windows) you may want to consider this option – Strata is extending a special offer on our "CrossGrade" Windows license (saving nearly $550 off a regular new license). Why would you want to do this?

• You get a completely separate Design 3D license for just $49.00
• The Mac license will still be eligible for an upgrade
• A world of Windows software opens up to you

You don't have to buy a new Windows PC in order to run this new license (though there are some very good PCs at amazingly low prices). You can also run Windows on your Mac – either within a virtual machine (Parallels is a great option) or in dual-boot (using Boot Camp).

Click here to get the PC CrossGrade for just $49.00 or go to https://www.strata.com/cx-crossgrade, click on the "1 Seat, $395 option and be sure to input coupon code STRATAPRO8 at checkout.

We certainly appreciate your support as part of the Strata family – regardless of how many years you've been with us.

Thanks,

Ken Bringhurst, President

PS: This "CrossGrade" requires an existing Design 3D Mac license. The offer is being extended for two weeks. If you have any questions, reach out to support@strata.com.