Due to a change in file structure on OS X the default user interface font is not visible in earlier versions of Carrara. This tutorial shows you how to find the preference menu, the interface settings, and the missing fonts.
Sparrowhawke3D plugins have been updated for Carrara 8 on the Mac in 32bit and 64bit flavors, including recent versions of Jiggle and Cloth. The “experimental” Laboratory plugins have also been updated and are offered as a separate download.