myViewBoard for mac

We're introducing a new native myViewBoard app for Mac (version 1.12.1) to replace the previous app.

Get the App

The new app replaces the previous version when it updates. There is only one myViewBoard app for Mac going forward.

System requirements

Verify first that the target device meets the following requirements:

• Apple silicon or Intel
• macOS 14 Sonoma or later. An Intel Mac must be able to update to Sonoma.

Download and install

The new app is available on the Mac App Store.

1. Visit the Mac App Store.
2. Search for the myViewBoard app.
3. Click Get to download and install.

Updates

If automatic update is enabled, the Mac auto-updates the myViewBoard app when a new update is released. Otherwise, perform the following:

1. Open the App Store app.
2. Go to the Updates section.
3. Update the myViewBoard app.

For more information on how to enable auto-update for apps, see the article below:

• Use the App Store to update apps on Mac - Apple Support

Deploy to school Macs

Use Apple School Manager to deploy to compatible devices in your school.

1. Get myViewBoard via the following location:
   • Apple School Manager » Apps and Books 
      
2. Use your MDM solution to assign the myViewBoard app to Macs.
3. Updates install automatically. All features work on any plan. Premium Originals are the only paid-plan content.

Supported file types

Once installed, you can start importing your lessons to the new version. Supported file types now inlcude:

• myViewBoard lessons (.olf), PDF and PowerPoint.
• SMART Notebook (.notebook) and IWB (.iwb).
• Promethean Flipchart (.flipchart) and EasiNote (.enb) 
  New supported formats for this release.
• Password-protected PDFs prompt for the password. 
  A wrong password can be retried.

This new version has also implemented several enhancements to performance.

• The new app is much lighter, leaving more resources for the browser, videos and other apps running in class. CPU use while presenting slides no longer spikes.
• PDF pages open faster and convert in parallel, with a live page counter.
• Since PowerPoint slides are now rebuilt properly, a file may take slightly longer to open. The lesson flow stays intact. Slides follow the order set in PowerPoint, and hidden slides stay hidden and are skipped in presentation mode.

Interface changes

The new version has implemented the following changes.

New in this release

One sign-in 

Sign-in now uses one ViewSonic Account for the app and Hub.

Magic Box

Simplified to a single page, grouped by purpose. The Math Tool row now includes a clock and calculator.

Quiz Tool

New feature added to present interactive quizzes.

Shapes and Lines

A simplified panel now shows every option at the first level.

Adorning toolbar

Reorganized to ensure that every option is easily visible.

Text formatting

Menu and pop-ups have been flattened to show everything on first click.

Screen capture

New menu offers Capture in App and Capture Screen. The old options captured only the app.

Infinite background switch

If OFF: background image is placed in the center of the canvas and will no longer tile. 
If ON: background will tile repeatedly to fill the visible canvas.

Minimap

Minimap now shows real content and the page boundary, instead of yellow blocks.

Settings

New options are Recognize language, Palm Eraser, Dual Pen Support and Finger only scrolls canvas.

Keyboard shortcuts

A new set that follows hotkeys used in Google Slides and PowerPoint.

Moved

These items have been relocated for easier access.

Insert Media

From Magic Box » All Features » Import media to File » Insert Media.

Sticky notes

From the main toolbar to the Engagement card in Magic Box.

Dice, flashcards, and timer

From beside the math tools to the Engagement card.

Math tools

From one level down to their own first-level row in Magic Box.

Immersive Reader

From Magic Box to a button on the text selection toolbar.

Speech to text

From Magic Box to the microphone on the text format bar.

Flip, mirror and connector

From handles on the object to buttons on the selection toolbar.

Account, date and time

From the canvas to the title bar: the account is on the left, and the date and time on the right.

Background button

From a separate bottom-left button to the first button on the bottom-left bar, next to Present.

Page actions

From behind “…” to buttons on each page card.

Settings

From an in-app dialog with two tabs to a separate window (⌘,) with one General page.

Removed

The following items are no longer available on this version.

• Wireless Presentation. 
  Use AirSync for screen sharing.

• Pop Quiz. 
  Use the Quiz Tool instead.

• Date and time on the canvas. 
  Current date and time now appears in the title bar, and cannot be hidden or moved.

• In Settings 
  Removed Default Mode setting and Multi-Touch switch.

• Home and All Features tabs in Magic Box 
  These have now been simplified into one page.

• Text descriptions in Magic Box 
  Previously under each Magic Box tool, now moved into an ⓘ popup for each feature.

FAQs

Answers to commonly asked questions.