Getting PTC Creo on Your Mac A Comprehensive Guide to PTC Creo for Mac
                     Getting PTC Creo on Your Mac:
A Comprehensive Guide to PTC
 Creo for Mac
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How to Get PTC Creo 
for Mac
PTC Creo is the leading CAD software 
across the globe. Even as Creo 6.0 and 
the latest release of Creo 7.0 continue to 
propel design forward with augmented 
reality (AR) design capabilities, topology 
optimization, and more, one thing has 
remained the same: PTC Creo is only 
available for Windows.
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If you've been a long-time Creo user, 
the platform may not have posed a 
significant challenge. Chances are, 
you've consistently utilized a PC for 
your Creo designs and adapted your 
skills as the Creo user interface and 
user experience evolved over time. 
However, there's a growing number of 
designers and creatives who favor 
using Macs. Fortunately, that's not the 
case. Discover how to access PTC Creo 
on your Mac.
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Let’s Rephrase: It’s More PTC Creo on Mac 
Rather Than PTC Creo for Mac
The truth is, there is no PTC Creo specifically designed for Mac. It simply doesn’t 
exist. However, it is still possible to run Creo on a Mac computer by:
• Using Boot Camp to run Windows OS
• Using Parallels or VMware Fusion to run a local Windows/Creo virtual machine
• Using XenDesktop to run a remote Windows/Creo virtual machine
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Run Windows on Mac Using Boot Camp
Boot Camp is a built-in Mac program that enables you to set up Windows in a 
dual-boot configuration. This doesn't remove macOS from your device; 
instead, it allows you to select either operating system when you start your 
computer. While you can't switch between operating systems on the fly, it 
provides you with the full computing capability to effectively run Creo.
Using Boot Camp is the best option for Creo users looking to run Creo on a 
Mac. It allows you to use your full computer power by running Windows OS 
using the Mac hardware.
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How to Install Boot Camp:
• Back up your computer
• Open Boot Camp Assistant
• Boot Camp Assistant walks you through the installation process
• The computer automatically reboots
• Complete Creo installation
How to Run Windows OS:
The default Mac setting is to start up using OSX. If you want to boot Windows, 
press the Option/Alt key as your computer is turning on. By pressing this key, 
you will be given the option to boot OSX or Windows.
Virtualize Windows Locally Using Parallels for 
VA Msecwonadr oeption is to run Windows as a 
program within OSX and then run Creo 
through that software. You can do this by 
using software like VMware or Parallels. This 
is an ideal option for individuals who use 
Mac-exclusive programs often and don’t 
want to be forced to reboot multiple times 
throughout the day. However, using this 
option will significantly decrease the 
performance of Creo unless you have an 
upgraded and powerful machine.
Native Creo “Citrix Ready” Compatibility Using 
XGeivnenD tehes kintcorepased popularity of Macs over the last few years, PTC has 
developed an option for users that allows them to run certain PTC Creo 
programs on a Mac without installing additional software. These capabilities 
were first released with Creo 3.0 and have been maintained through the 
Creo 4.0, Creo 5.0 and Creo 6.0 releases. These “Citrix Ready” programs 
include:
• Creo Direct
• Creo Parametric
• Creo Options Modeler
• Creo Layout
• Creo Simulate
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