topic Re: OpenGL 4.3 for VMware workstation 16 in VMware Workstation Pro Discussions

OpenGL 4.3 for VMware workstation 16

camilotorresm — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:22:57 GMT

I'm currently using Ubuntu 18.04 (I've manually updated the kernel to the latest version =5.10) also I'm using the latest version of mesa available for my system using the repository from kisak, wich is version 20.3. Still, I can't get OpenGL to run on version 4.3, max I can do is 4.1. The thing is I am building a project using Unreal 4.24 and it demands OpenGL version 4.3.

This is the output from running:

camus@ubuntu:~$ glxinfo | grep 'OpenGL version'
OpenGL version string: 4.1 (Compatibility Profile) Mesa 20.3.4 - kisak-mesa PPA

I hope you could help me, this is my first post, but also my first time using VMware.

Re: OpenGL 4.3 for VMware workstation 16

scott28tt — Tue, 02 Feb 2021 07:13:33 GMT

@camilotorresm

Moderator: Please try and create a thread in the area for the product used - moved to Workstation Pro Discussions (though you may be using Workstation Player). The usage guidelines in my signature below has other tips, I would advise searching this area for related posts.

Re: OpenGL 4.3 for VMware workstation 16

aerojsam — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 03:49:55 GMT

The Product page for VMware Workstation Pro does claim to support OpenGL 4.3, as seen here:

Windows VM | Workstation Pro | VMware

Is this information accurate, or will this be supported in a future release?

Thank you in advance,

Samuel Jimenez

Re: OpenGL 4.3 for VMware workstation 16

anil2016 — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 19:56:35 GMT

This is a documentation error. It has been reported to the respective team to get it rectified. WS 16 supports OpenGL 4.1 and below.