OS X using CAD/Matlab I have a question...

[BreadBoard]

Hello all,

I am an owner of Macbook Pro 13" Early 2011 base model user. I have remove the optical drive and replace with another HDD. I bought it to replace my fujitsu 2 years ago.

Now my school is starting and I am taking an engineering course. Therefore will be using CAD and Matlab during my course of studies.

I know there are OS X versions of both program, will I face any compatibility issues compared to my Windows counterpart? E.g. compiling matlab script, CAD drawings.

I am contemplating whether to install back my optical drive just to install boot camp(didn't like the idea of opening my Macbook over and over again) as I am not a fan of Parallels/VM Fusions.

I have tried using Roxio Toast/Windows 7 USB Installed methods with no avail.

Is there any shop that can install Bootcamp on my second HDD for me?

Any inputs are welcome

 

[PetPet]

You shouldn't face compatibility issues in terms of files. You should be able to open them etc
You can always download a trial or something to play with it.

Install it using a USB DVD Drive. That should also work.

 

[malcom90]

matlab works flawlessly for me across win 7(school) and mac(home)
just have to change the file path etc if you have any in the matlab code.

for installing bootcamp, can just use usb flash or external dvd drive.

 

[BreadBoard]

matlab works flawlessly for me across win 7(school) and mac(home)
just have to change the file path etc if you have any in the matlab code.

for installing bootcamp, can just use usb flash or external dvd drive.

is there any online tutorial u used? i tried using refit+usb method but didn't boot.

 

[malcom90]

is there any online tutorial u used? i tried using refit+usb method but didn't boot.

u need to hold the option key while booting. then select the USB drive.