MDriven Designer fails to run on macOS Ventura (Intel) using Wine-based solutions. While Porting Kit allows installation, the application doesn't launch. WineBottler fails to install. For now, it's recommended to use supported platforms like Windows for stability. Further community testing is encouraged to improve compatibility.

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Installing, Running MDriven Designer on MacOS Ventura (Intel) Using Wine-Based Solutions

Important Note

In testing the installation of MDriven Designer on macOS Ventura (Intel chip) using Wine-based wrapper applications, results were mixed. WineBottler failed to install on macOS Intel, while Porting Kit installed successfully and allowed us to install MDriven Designer without errors. However, despite the successful installation, the application did not launch when opened.

Screenshots were captured during installation attempts, and error logs were collected from Porting Kit for reference. Based on the results, the current finding is:

Designer fails to run on macOS Ventura (Intel) with the tested Wine-based solutions.

Further research is needed to determine the root cause, but this reflects the current progress of testing. For now, we strongly recommend using supported platforms (Windows) to ensure a stable experience. That said, further tests by the community are welcome, and any shared findings could help expand compatibility in the future.

Objective

Verify if MDriven Designer (Windows application) can run on macOS Ventura (Intel chip) using Wine-based solutions.

Pre-requisites

• macOS Ventura (Intel chip)
• Internet access
• Windows installer for MDriven Designer (MDrivenDesignerInstaller.exe)
• Either Porting Kit or WineBottler installed

Test Steps with Porting Kit

• Download and Install Porting Kit
  • Go to Porting Kit.
  • Download and install Porting Kit, then move it into the Applications folder.
• Launch Porting Kit
  • Open Porting Kit from Applications.

• Add MDriven Designer Installer
  • Choose Install a Windows App.
  • Select the MDrivenDesignerInstaller.exe file.
• Configure Wrapper
  • Follow Porting Kit prompts to create a Wine wrapper.
  • Accept default settings unless otherwise required.
• Run Installation
  • The Windows installer should launch inside Porting Kit.
  • Complete installation as if on Windows until you see this screen.

• Launch MDriven Designer
  • Open the created wrapper (it should appear in Porting Kit library).
  • Observe if the application launches successfully.

Test Steps with WineBottler

• Download and Install WineBottler
  • Go to WineBottler.
  • Download the combo Wine + WineBottler .dmg file.
  • Move both Wine and WineBottler to Applications.
• Run WineBottler
  • Open WineBottler.
• Select MDriven Designer Installer
  • Choose Advanced → pick MDrivenDesignerInstaller.exe.
• Build Wrapper
  • Configure wrapper as “Windows XP” or “Windows 7” (start simple).
  • Save as MDrivenDesigner.app.
• Run Installer
  • WineBottler should run the .exe and install MDriven Designer into the wrapper.

• Launch Application
  • Double-click the new MDrivenDesigner.app.
  • Observe if the application opens and runs.

Expected Results vs. Actual Outcomes

• MDriven Server → ✅ Runs successfully on macOS via .NET (already confirmed).
• MDriven Designer with Porting Kit → ✅ Installs successfully, ❌ but fails to launch after installation. Further investigation required.
• MDriven Designer with WineBottler → ❌ Installation attempt failed on macOS Intel.
• Overall → Designer does not run successfully on macOS Ventura (Intel) using the tested Wine-based solutions.