Adjusting write permission on macOS

After installing Vectorworks on a new MacOS, you may experience problems with downloading libraries from the Resource Manager. 

The error message about no write permission appears on the screen.

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Following the steps below can resolve this issue.

• Using the Finder, go to apps/applications/programs and find the Vectorworks program folder (Vectorworks 20XX)
• Access the Vectorworks 20XX folder information by right-clicking the folder and choosing “Show Info”. A new window will open.
• Unlock the settings using the lock icon at the bottom right. If necessary, enter your user password

• Select your user, indicated by “(Me) at the end, and set the permissions to “Read & Write”.*
  

• Click the circle with three dots at the bottom and choose the option “Apply to enclosed  items...” to assign all child folders the same rights.
  

• Close the info window and restart Vectorworks