To my surprise, it was (beyond) easy to get started with existing Microsoft Excel sheets I have on my Windows 10 VM. These tips were easily turned off but could be very helpful for those who are not familiar with Origin. Note: Once I launched the OriginPro 2018 32-bit program, there were helpful hints for a new user, even though I had selected the “Without Help” option. Once the download was complete, this is what was on my machine: Overall, setup was quick, easy, and took less than five minutes on the Parallels corporate Wi-Fi network. Additional features during setup give the option of Embed Python as a redistribution package to allow executing python code within Origin based on the users need. I chose “both” for ease of use or future need. OriginPro adds additional data analysis features like short-time Fourier Transform, surface fitting, and more advanced statistics that may be invaluable to data scientists.ĭuring setup, the installation guide asks users if they’d prefer the 32-bit or 64-bit versions of their software. Being brave, I chose “Without Help,” because I feel comfortable with technical software.īetween the two product options of Origin or OriginPro, I chose OriginPro. Your download installer gives you options: Origin with Help included ( ~1.2 GB) or without Help (~496 MB).
I chose “never used.” Additionally, they ask how you plan to use Origin in order to provide the appropriate level of technical information to assist you. They ask users to self-identify if they’re familiar with Origin, have an older version, or have never used Origin. When you begin to download their free trial, they have self-qualifying questions before you even download.
In my (humble) opinion, getting started with Origin is a great experience. So I decided to give it a try on my MacBook Pro® in a Windows 10 virtual machine running within Parallels Desktop for Mac. However, it’s only available for Microsoft Windows.
What is Origin? OriginLab creates Origin, a scientific graphing and data analysis software with an easy-to-use spreadsheet front end. Q: Can OriginLab’s data analysis program, Origin, run on macOS®?Ī: Yes, but only in a virtual machine with Parallels Desktop. Here’s a popular question we’ve received from (many) users: Our marketing team sincerely listens to the endless user suggestions and questions regarding support for popular Windows-specific software with Parallels Desktop® for Mac. Ensuring Mac® and Windows users ever-changing needs are being met with excellent software is our priority here at Parallels.