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Brian, Yes, for the time being please Java 6. We are monitoring the Java 7 / OS X / Java 3D closely and we will let the IDV community know when to move to Java 7. Best Wishes, Unidata IDV Support > System requirements say > "Java 6 must be installed for the IDV to run on Mac OS-X." > > > May I update my Mac to Java 7, as it wants to do, or is 6 specifically > required? > http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1572 > > > Brian Mapes > address@hidden > > > > Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: EBG-406730 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Closed