I'm trying to figure out if Presenter can be used with the Mac version of Powerpoint? I am running windows through Parallels on my mac.
I just downloaded the free trial of Articulate Studio and when clicking on the .exe for Presenter a error message pops up "navigation to website was cancelled - What you can try, Retype the address". this is in a window that does not have a url or even a text area to retype one into.
Many customers have had success using Articulate software in a Mac environment with Parallels. Here are a few tips and tricks if you are going to be using a Mac running Parallels with Articulate software. Let us know if that helps clear up the issue. Thanks!
Thank you for the quick response and the welcome too. I followed the tips and tricks and am currently having no troubles working on parallels. What I was trying to do was use Mac Powerpoint 08 instead of Powerpoint 07 on the windows side... don't really need it, will stick with Windows Powerpoint 07.
Gotcha, John. Sorry about that- didn't pick it up the first time I read through. Yeah, you won't be able to run Articulate software on non-Windows systems so you'll want to stick with the Windows version via Parallels. Good luck, and welcome again
I will take the blame for this one, I was not very... articulate while describing my problem. It was goofy of me to think it would somehow run on the Mac version of Powerpoint anyway, clearly I need some sleep. Also just noticed in the title I wrote Articulate "Stuido"... whoops This website seems like a great resource and after putting more thought into future questions, I will be sure to use it again. thanks
I am considering buying a Mac and from what I have been reading so far, the only way to use Articulate Studio is via Parallels. I suppose this also means I must use my Ppt 2010 software on the Windows side of the Mac. I figure that if I prepare all my slides with Ppt 2011 on the Mac side I will have to convert them to Ppt 2010 on the Windows side to be able to use Presenter et all. Am I right? Anybody with experience with this? Thanks
I have used PowerPoint for the Mac and imported the files to PowerPoint 2010 for Windows with little trouble. I find that some things get slightly rearranged sometimes but nothing I can't fix.
Maybe you can comment about this claim by Parallels Desktop :
"Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is easy. Bring all your PC programs, documents, photos, music and browser bookmarks to your Mac, then run them all like they were made for your Mac. It’s the best of both worlds on one desktop — without rebooting".
Does this mean that I can run my Windows software on a Mac or just on the Parallels side?
Parallels lets you run both Windows and Mac operating systems at the same time - but Windows programs are still running in Windows, and Mac on iOS. You'll be able to see, launch and work with any of your Windows programs from your Mac screen.
I've installed their free Kaspersky Tools (not sure I spelled that correctly), which lets me use the "Coherence Mode" - this really makes you think that you are running everything on your Mac - Windows programs show up in your Dock.
Hi Jill, thanks for clarifying that point. But now I I am wondering about those free Kaspersky Tools and the "coherence mode". As far as I know Kaspersky only sell antivirus tools. Could you explain in more detail how do you use the coherence mode and where can I get more information on those free tools?
Phil is right, I wrote that from faulty memory - what I installed was the "Parallels Tools," which is listed just above the Kaspersky option on Parallels>Virtual machine menu. Oops, please forgive me causing the confusion.
Now, let me see if I can redeem myself and clear this up. The best way to understand is to look at my desktop both ways.
Here is how Parallels looks when you open it in what I am calling "Normal" mode - not sure what the official name is:
Everything having to do with Windows is contained in one window.
You can see/interact with your Windows desktop
Now if I click on Parallels>View>Enter Coherence, my desktop looks like this:
Each Windows program shows up in its own window.
You cannot see your Windows Desktop and must access Windows programs via the Windows Start menu
All open Windows programs show in the Mac Dock with a red Parallels icon added to it
There are probably more differences between the two modes, but these are the ones that are most obvious to me.
You just have to try out both ways and see which one you like the best. I hope this clears it up.
Thanks Jill (and also Phil) for the comprehensive explanation. Now I can confidently look forward to the purchasing of a Mac, if I can finally decide between a Mini or a PowerMac. But don't worry, that is not your problem!
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Hey John, welcome to Heroes!
Many customers have had success using Articulate software in a Mac environment with Parallels. Here are a few tips and tricks if you are going to be using a Mac running Parallels with Articulate software. Let us know if that helps clear up the issue. Thanks!
Hey Peter,
Thank you for the quick response and the welcome too. I followed the tips and tricks and am currently having no troubles working on parallels. What I was trying to do was use Mac Powerpoint 08 instead of Powerpoint 07 on the windows side... don't really need it, will stick with Windows Powerpoint 07.
Have a great rest of your day, and thanks again.
John
Gotcha, John. Sorry about that- didn't pick it up the first time I read through. Yeah, you won't be able to run Articulate software on non-Windows systems so you'll want to stick with the Windows version via Parallels. Good luck, and welcome again
I will take the blame for this one, I was not very... articulate while describing my problem. It was goofy of me to think it would somehow run on the Mac version of Powerpoint anyway, clearly I need some sleep. Also just noticed in the title I wrote Articulate "Stuido"... whoops
This website seems like a great resource and after putting more thought into future questions, I will be sure to use it again. thanks
I am considering buying a Mac and from what I have been reading so far, the only way to use Articulate Studio is via Parallels. I suppose this also means I must use my Ppt 2010 software on the Windows side of the Mac. I figure that if I prepare all my slides with Ppt 2011 on the Mac side I will have to convert them to Ppt 2010 on the Windows side to be able to use Presenter et all. Am I right? Anybody with experience with this? Thanks
Hi Tommaso,
I have used PowerPoint for the Mac and imported the files to PowerPoint 2010 for Windows with little trouble. I find that some things get slightly rearranged sometimes but nothing I can't fix.
Good luck!
Thanks Leah, now I feel more confident.
Maybe you can comment about this claim by Parallels Desktop :
"Setting up Parallels Desktop for Mac is easy. Bring all your PC programs, documents, photos, music and browser bookmarks to your Mac, then run them all like they were made for your Mac. It’s the best of both worlds on one desktop — without rebooting".
Does this mean that I can run my Windows software on a Mac or just on the Parallels side?
Hi Tommaso,
Parallels lets you run both Windows and Mac operating systems at the same time - but Windows programs are still running in Windows, and Mac on iOS. You'll be able to see, launch and work with any of your Windows programs from your Mac screen.
I've installed their free Kaspersky Tools (not sure I spelled that correctly), which lets me use the "Coherence Mode" - this really makes you think that you are running everything on your Mac - Windows programs show up in your Dock.
Hi Jill, thanks for clarifying that point. But now I I am wondering about those free Kaspersky Tools and the "coherence mode". As far as I know Kaspersky only sell antivirus tools. Could you explain in more detail how do you use the coherence mode and where can I get more information on those free tools?
Thanks
Yes, it is anti virus software. Coherence mode is built into parallels no need for kapersky (although you do need anti virus software).
Coherence mode makes the app look like it is running on the mac. I find this a little irritating and run windows fullscreen when needed
Tomasso,
Phil is right, I wrote that from faulty memory - what I installed was the "Parallels Tools," which is listed just above the Kaspersky option on Parallels>Virtual machine menu. Oops, please forgive me causing the confusion.
Now, let me see if I can redeem myself and clear this up. The best way to understand is to look at my desktop both ways.
Here is how Parallels looks when you open it in what I am calling "Normal" mode - not sure what the official name is:
Now if I click on Parallels>View>Enter Coherence, my desktop looks like this:
There are probably more differences between the two modes, but these are the ones that are most obvious to me.
You just have to try out both ways and see which one you like the best. I hope this clears it up.
Jill
Thanks Jill (and also Phil) for the comprehensive explanation. Now I can confidently look forward to the purchasing of a Mac, if I can finally decide between a Mini or a PowerMac. But don't worry, that is not your problem!
Best wishes to all of you
Tommaso
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