Question

A program I use in Windows virtual machine requires OpenGL 3.0 or higher support. What should I do?

Answer

Note: Starting with Parallels Desktop 14 for Mac, the following applications are supported:

• SketchUp 2017/2018
• CTvox
• DIALux 8
• OriginLab
• AutoSPRINK 2018
• DIALux 8.0
• ON1 Photo RAW
• GlobalMapper
• DELFTship
• Cinebench R15

Starting with Parallels Desktop 15 for Mac in addition to the applications above:

• Autodesk ReCap 360
• Trimble Point Cloud Viewer
• Allplan 2018
• Vasco Da Gama 11
• Vegas Pro 16
• CYPECAD
• CYPE 3D
• PalleteCAD
• ReefMaster
• Samsung Action Director
• Condacam 3.1
• ProStitcher Premium
• MegaCAD 3D 2018
• Photocentric Studio
•  NTi XL2 Data Explorer

You may get this error message if a program requires an OpenGL compatibility profile. This is not supported on macOS so we are currently unable to create this functionality.

The Parallels Desktop Engineering team is doing its best to improve OpenGL support in Windows virtual machines. As of now, only OpenGL core profile (version 3.2) is supported in Windows VMs. Subscribe to this article to receive updates on the progress.