If you're using a Cintiq like me, you will have to recalibrate the tablet every time you connect it to Parallels.It might take a few tries/you might need to unplug the tablet and plug it back in. It might also say something like 'PTZ-' or similar depending on the tablet model you have. Lastly, you may find that even with the driver installed, pen pressure doesn't work. You shouldn't need to uninstall the driver for your Mac, they should both be able to run fine. The latter can be found on the Wacom site for your region, of course. Now that you have your Windows OS running within your Mac, you need to:ī) download the necessary tablet driver for Windows. I chose 'Like a PC.'įrom then on, the Windows installer should run as normal. (image taken from official Parallels site)īoth options explain themselves fairly well. Soon you'll come across the options to use Windows 'Like a Mac' or 'Like a PC.' Follow the steps as advised it should be fairly straightforward. Once that's loaded up, select 'Install Windows from DVD or Image File' or something along those lines. I used Windows XP Professional since it seemed most lightweight to me (and I wouldn't be using it for anything other than drawing.) I initially used this with my Intuos tablet but it works with a Cintiq as well.įirst, you must acquire both a copy of Parallels and either a Windows disc or ISO. Software/hardware used: Paint Tool Sai, Windows XP iso, Parallels DeskMacbook Pro. Also, I'm sure there are easier/different ways, but this is how it works for me.

This is pretty much all taken from various tutorials, so if you read something you don't understand here, just google around and you should be able to find an answer. Since people were asking about it on my most recent deviation, here's how I managed to run Paint Tool Sai on my system with pen pressure. EDIT EDIT: Added a small section on pen pressure.ĮDIT: More programs added at the end! For those who would rather try something other than Parallels.

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