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> Good Morning, > > I am having trouble figuring out how to download IDV onto a macbook. I > downloaded the installer but can't seem to access it. Thank you > > - Thomas > > Hi Thomas, Here is the link for the download: https://www.unidata.ucar.edu/downloads/idv/index.jsp After downloading the installer, click on the installer if you are on the Mac or Windows OS. If you are running the Linux, you need to run "chmod +x installer" first, and then run the installer. If you have more questions, please provide detailed information. Yuan Ticket Details =================== Ticket ID: DBM-977693 Department: Support IDV Priority: Normal Status: Open =================== NOTE: All email exchanges with Unidata User Support are recorded in the Unidata inquiry tracking system and then made publicly available through the web. If you do not want to have your interactions made available in this way, you must let us know in each email you send to us.