Can't See Anything When Booted in Safe Mode

[skmwrp]

AD Version 1.9.1, MacOS 11.2.3

Trying to track down issue of sidecar constantly freezing, which Apple recommends testing by booting into Safe Mode, which I've done. But when I open an AD file, or create a new one, all I see is the background, nothing else.

This is what I see when I create a letter-size document…which doesn't seem to want to upload. Anyway, it's just the dark gray background.

I can create objects, paint with the vector brush, but all I see of them is the outline when selected. I don't see the objects themselves other than in the Layer panel.

Same happens with latest AP.

[skmwrp]

Okay, never mind. Found out the problem is that the graphics system is shut down in Safe Mode, which is also why the entire system ran so painfully slowly.

I assume AD & AP have some need of graphics hardware.

I remember when starting a Mac in Safe mode used to speed things up. Like back in System 9.

[Sean P]

Hi skmwrp,

I was just about to respond to you. There is definitely no access to the GPU/Metal on my MBP when I look, so it is to be expected sort of. 

You can actually switch Affinity to use 'Software' rendering which will allow you see view a document should you still need look into your sidecar issues.