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Do apps compiled on Windows PC work with macOS?

Posted Nov 8, 2018, 12:52 p.m. EST General, Simulation Apps, System Requirements Version 5.4 4 Replies

Mayuri Ukidwe
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Hello,

I have created a standalone app with the compiler on a windows computer. When I tried to open the .exe file with macOS it display error message that Windows app are not supported in macOS. Is there a way around?

Regards, Mayuri

4 Replies Last Post Apr 17, 2019, 8:06 a.m. EDT
Jeff Hiller COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 6 years ago Nov 8, 2018, 2:07 p.m. EST
Updated: 6 years ago Apr 17, 2019, 8:05 a.m. EDT

When you compile the app, you get to say for what platform you want to compile it, see attached screenshot. So, yes, you can use a Windows machine to create a compiled app to run on MacOS or Linux (but an app compiled for one platform cannot run on another platform).

Best,

Jeff

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Jeff Hiller
When you compile the app, you get to say for what platform you want to compile it, see attached screenshot. So, yes, you can use a Windows machine to create a compiled app to run on MacOS or Linux (but an app compiled for one platform cannot run on another platform). Best, Jeff

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Mayuri Ukidwe
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Posted: 6 years ago Nov 8, 2018, 2:17 p.m. EST

I see. Thank you.

I see. Thank you.
Martin Kobler
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Posted: 6 years ago Apr 17, 2019, 7:55 a.m. EDT

it is not possible because windows and mac os both are different platforms, and they are not compatible to each other,in order to run your program in mac os, you have to compile it on mac.

it is not possible because windows and mac os both are different platforms, and they are not compatible to each other,in order to run your program in mac os, you have to compile it on mac.
Magnus Ringh COMSOL Employee

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Posted: 6 years ago Apr 17, 2019, 8:06 a.m. EDT

No, the latest reply is not correct. You can compile for all supported platforms, including macOS, from Windows, as already stated in an earlier reply.

Best regards,

Magnus Ringh, COMSOL

No, the latest reply is not correct. You can compile for all supported platforms, including macOS, from Windows, as already stated in an earlier reply. Best regards, Magnus Ringh, COMSOL

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