Many thanks Carlo for the hint and sorry not providing all infos upfront
OS: macOS 10.16
Apr 30, 2021 FreeCAD for Mac. Apr 30.2021 Version: 0.19.2. FreeCAD for Mac is a general purpose parametric 3D CAD modeler. The development is completely Open Source (LGPL License). FreeCAD for Mac was reviewed by Iulian Dinita. FreeCAD for Mac is aimed directly at mechanical engineering and product design but also fits in a wider range of uses around.
Word size of OS: 64-bit- My challenge now is to install the help function on my Mac. I found the download file for 0.19 but I got stopped with getting the message that FreeCad can't launch the 'qt assistant', which is available. I researched the forum without success. Have someone a hint for me how I can get this fixed or where to search for a solution? Many thank, Richie.
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Word size of FreeCAD: 64-bit
Version: 0.19.24276 (Git)
Build type: Release
Branch: (HEAD detached at 0.19.1)
Hash: a88db11e0a908f6e38f92bfc5187b13ebe470438
Python version: 3.8.8
Qt version: 5.12.9
Coin version: 4.0.0
OCC version: 7.4.0
Locale: C/Default (C)
I've installed the version with an dmg file directly on my Macbook using Big Sur with the latest updates.
It worked well without any errors.
Many thanks
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Dear all,
I'm a pretty young user of FreeCAD 0.19. It's really a great CAD solution.
The installation was easy to me and watching a number of tutorials helped a lot to start working with.
I did me first working bench for my own garage.
My challenge now is to install the help function on my Mac.
I found the download file for 0.19 but I got stopped with getting the message that FreeCad can't launch the 'qt assistant', which is available.
I researched the forum without success.
Have someone a hint for me how I can get this fixed or where to search for a solution?
Many thank,
Richie
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