Installation

Standalone application for Windows

Download the Windows archive from the download page, extract it and run KOALA.exe.

Standalone application for macOS

Download the macOS disk image from the download page. Follow the opening procedure below if macOS blocks the application.

Mac Installation

Since app notarization requires a paid Apple Developer account, users will have to use the following workaround.

The "Open Anyway" Workaround

This method allows you to manually authorize a specific app without lowering your overall security settings.

1. Attempt to open the app: Try launching the app normally. When the warning dialog appears, click Done or Cancel to dismiss it.
2. Go to System Settings: Open the Apple menu and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions).
3. Navigate to Privacy & Security: Click Privacy & Security in the sidebar and scroll down to the Security section.
4. Click Open Anyway: Look for a message stating that the app was blocked. Click the Open Anyway button next to it.
5. Note: This button only remains visible for about one hour after the failed attempt to open the app.
6. Authenticate: Enter your Mac's login password or use Touch ID when prompted.
7. Confirm: A final warning will appear asking if you are sure. Click Open to launch the app.

Rhino 8 plugin

Installation via Package Manager

Install KOALA for Rhino using the built-in PackageManager command. Search for "Koala" and select Install.

After installation, you must restart Rhino for the plugin to load properly. After restarting, type the Koala command into the Rhino command line to begin. A panel with a layer editor and simulation controls will appear.

Continue with Rhino model setup or a library example.