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rhino:mac:not-downloaded-from-the-appstore [2016/12/06]
rhino:mac:not-downloaded-from-the-appstore [2020/08/14] (current)
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 +====== Rhinoceros was not downloaded from the App Store ======
 +
 +> **NOTE:** // The following presumes you are using macOS Sierra (10.12) or later.  For similar dialogs on previous versions of macOS, please see [[https://support.apple.com/kb/ph18657?locale=en_US|this Apple Support Topic]].//
 +
 +===== Problem =====
 +
 +Depending on your System Preferences, when you go to launch Rhino for Mac for the first time, you may be presented with a warning dialog that says: 
 +
 +**"Rhinoceros.app" can't be opened because it was not downloaded from the App Store.**
 +
 +{{:rhino:mac:rhino-mac-app-store-warning-01.png|}}
 +
 +===== Solutions =====
 +
 +There are two options for getting around this restriction:
 +
 +  - Change your Security & Privacy preferences to allow non-App Store applications
 +  - Make an "exception to the rule" for Rhino for Mac
 +
 +Let's cover each option in that order...
 +
 +**Option 1: Change your Security & Privacy preferences**
 +
 +Navigate to //System Preferences// > //Security & Privacy// > //General// (tab).  Locate the //Allow apps downloaded from:// section...
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 +{{:rhino:mac:rhino-mac-app-store-warning-02.png|}}
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 +If the dialog is "locked," click the padlock at bottom to "unlock" the dialog to make changes.
 +
 +Now, select the App Store and identified developers option.  You can now close the dialog.  
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 +When you attempt to launch Rhinoceros again, you will be presented with a different warning dialog that will allow you to Open Rhinoceros.  Once you open Rhinoceros, you will not be presented with this warning again.
 +
 +** Option 2: Make an exception**
 +
 +If you would prefer to not change your //Security & Privacy// settings, that is fine.  You can make an exception for Rhino for Mac.  To do this, you need to Open Rhinoceros is a special way the first time...
 +
 +Find Rhinoceros, likely either in your //Applications// folder, or in your //Dock// Now, instead of left clicking the Rhinoceros icon, you need to right (or Option) click the icon.  This will present a menu, and select the //Open// option. 
 +
 +{{:rhino:mac:rhino-mac-app-store-warning-03.png|}}
 +
 +Now, you will be presented with a different warning dialog that will allow you to Open Rhinoceros.  Once you open Rhinoceros, you will not be presented with this warning again.
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