For use by Brown students, faculty and staff.

KeyAccess must be installed and connected to the Brown campus KeyServer to install or run MacVector.

MacVector (vendor: MacVector, Inc.) is a sequence editing and analysis tool that permits users to view results graphically or textually.

MacVector may be used only by Brown University students, faculty, and staff, and may not be used for commercial purposes.

By downloading this software you agree to these limitations.

To download and install MacVector:

Note: You must install KeyAccess to install or run MacVector.

To download and install MacVector:

1. Make sure that your Macintosh meets the system requirements.
2. Download the MacVector installer using the link at the end of this section.
3. Quit all running applications.
4. If the download file does not automatically expand, double-click install_macvector72.hqx.
5. Open the install_macvector72 folder and double-click the MacVector Installer.
6. Authenticate as requested (Mac OS X users only).
7. Review the license and click Accept.
8. Select your install location and click Install.
9. Immediately after starting the installer, you may be presented with a "select copy protection scheme" dialog box. Select the Network License radio button and click OK to continue.
10. You may be presented with a dialog box notifying you that the installation requires a System Folder on the destination drive. Click OK to continue.
11. If you receive the following message: "If you intend to run MacVector under OS X, you will need to perform a separate installation of the KeyServer client software." Click OK.
12. You may see a dialog box notifying you that you will need to enter a serial number the first time you run MacVector. Click OK.
13. A message notifying you that installation was successful should appear. Click Quit.
14. If you wish to install AssemblyLIGN, double-click the AssemblyLIGN installer.
15. Verify the installation location and click Install.
16. Click Restart to complete the installation.

Click here to download MacVector 7.2 for Mac OS X

Click here to download MacVector 7.2 for Mac OS 9

To upgrade from MacVector Version 7.1 or later:
Click here to download the MacVector 7.2.2 Updater

Download the MacVector 7.2.3 Updater at MacVector's website

• It is advised to download and run the 7.2.2 updater.
• MacVector 7.2 is a Carbon application that can be run natively under OS 9.x or OS X. The installer automatically creates all of the required files for either style of OS no matter which OS is running during the installation. If you are running OS X, you may get an erroneous message during installation claiming that a System Folder is required. When you dismiss this dialog, installation will proceed normally.
• The first time you run MacVector, you will be prompted to enter a serial number. The serial number for both MacVector 7.2 and AssemblyLIGN is 500510.
• In the unlikely event that MacVector reports missing extensions or frameworks when running under a different version of the operating system, try running the installer a second time to correct the problem.
• If you experience further difficulties, contact MacVector technical support.