Flair 7 on macOS and Linux — Setup, Config Transfer, and Known Issues¶

Summary¶

Flair 7 is available for macOS (Big Sur 11.0+) and Linux, providing a full simulation environment — ideal for move planning, importing and exporting, and testing Flair features away from the rig. As of mid-2026, macOS and Linux versions do not run realtime communications with complex robotic arms (Bolts, Milos) — they simulate fully but cannot drive hardware directly. Simple robots and trigger-based setups work.

For managing multiple rig configurations on a single install, Flair 7 introduces System Profiles (System → Profiles menu).

macOS Requirements¶

Requirement	Detail
macOS version	11.0 Big Sur or later
Architecture	Intel and Apple Silicon (M-series)
Hardware comms	Not yet available for Bolts/Milos in macOS builds
USB/Joystick	Not yet supported in current versions
License	Same license controls Lite vs standard; macOS/Linux unlocked via standard license

Configuration File Location (macOS)¶

Flair stores its configuration in:

/Users/[USERNAME]/Library/Application Support/MRMC/Flair/FlairEngine/

To view the Library folder in Finder: hold Option while clicking the Go menu — Library appears in the list.

Key files: - flair.ini — main configuration - CameraMount.dbf — camera mount setups (must be copied manually if import doesn't catch it)

Transferring Configuration from a Windows PC¶

The easiest method is the built-in import tool:

Copy your Flair folder from the Windows PC to a USB drive.
On macOS, open Flair 7.
Go to Tools → Import from F6/Classic.
Browse to the USB drive and import.

If camera mount names don't appear after import (slots are present but names are blank), manually copy CameraMount.dbf from the Windows Flair folder into the macOS config directory.

System Profiles — Multiple Rig Configs on One Install¶

Flair 7 (Classic 7.28+) added System Profiles, accessed via System → Profiles. This allows multiple rig configurations to coexist on a single Flair installation and is essential for macOS/Linux where configs are stored in the user Library (not inside the Flair app bundle itself).

"Flair 7 has recently introduced system profiles which is accessed through the System → Profiles menu. You can import all your different rig configurations and switch between them. When you update your Flair version all the profiles are kept as they are stored in the common Library directory." — matthew (MRMC), 2024-05-10

Known Issues¶

macOS Beta33 crash on launch¶

Flair 7.4 Beta 33 for macOS crashes immediately after launch. Use an earlier version until a fix is released. (Reported 2024-06-11; fix in pipeline per MRMC.)

Workaround if crash persists after downgrade / reinstall:

Delete the Flair config folder to force a clean start:

~/Library/Application Support/MRMC/Flair/

Hold Option + Go → Library to access this folder in Finder.

Phantom camera model not importing correctly¶

After importing from Windows, "Phantom Flex 4K" may be replaced by "Alexa Mini" in the camera model list. Other mount settings import but names may not show. Fix: copy CameraMount.dbf manually.

FIZ axes default to Network on Linux¶

After installing or updating Flair 7 on Linux, FIZ (focus, iris, zoom) axes may default to Network board type instead of Link. Fix: open each FIZ axis setup and change from Network to Link.

Source¶

Timestamp	User	Evidence
2023-06-14	assaff (MRMC)	"A beta version of Flair 7 is now available for Linux and MacOS. Currently they do not yet run realtime communications, so you can run without robots or with simple robots but not complex robotic arms like Bolts and Milos."
2023-06-15	gordon_admin (MRMC)	"Flair for Mac requires MacOS 11.0 Big Sur or later... Easiest way to update to your settings is to copy your Flair folder from your Windows PC and then use Tools > Import in Flair 7."
2024-05-10	matthew (MRMC)	"Flair 7 has recently introduced system profiles which is accessed through the System → Profiles menu."
2024-06-11	kathirim	"Anyone have issue running 7.4_B33 for Mac, after installing it keeps crashing immediately after launch."
2024-06-25	gordon_admin	"Yes Beta33 for MacOS currently has issues that are being investigated. Please use an earlier version for now."