Running PatternMaker on a Mac

There is no native version of PatternMaker for Mac computers. However, it is possible to run the Windows version of PatternMaker on a Mac. This page provides the overview on how to do this using a free program called PlayOnMac.

1. Install PlayOnMac. This is free. Find detailed guidance here.

2. Download PatternMaker onto the Mac. Click here to download a version designed for PlayOnMac.

3. Install PatternMaker into PlayOnMac: Example 1: Click here for a static page with screen shots.

4. Install PatternMaker into PlayOnMac: Example 2: Download and watch this video to see how it is done.

5. Install PatternMaker into PlayOnMac: Example 3: Watch this narrated version to see how it is done.

Adding collections

On the Collections page you will find specially prepared versions of the macro collections. Look for the button that says "Download Mac version".