When I try to open a project on a Mac and the exact version is not present, Hub suggests that I install the missing version or the latest LTS for Intel. In the case of Macs with Silicon processors, it should not propose installing versions for Intel. Additionally, as seen in the screenshot, the latest LTS for Silicon is already installed.
There could be a logic to this. Using an x86-64 version of the editor can be useful on the off chance there are legacy plugins not yet recompiled for arm64, and assuming most updated plugins create fat binaries or ship both x64 and arm versions, using the Intel version could be considered more dependable. I think with that valid use case, it should keep surfacing the x64 editor as an option for installation.
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Ok, I agree that the Hub should allow installing Intel versions on Silicon to support cases like the one you mentioned. But I understand this is always possible using the “Install Editor” option.
I am referring to this specific window that appears when opening a project and the required version is not available, suggesting installing the Intel version when a Silicon version exists.
I think this dialog would be simpler if it prioritizes the versions optimized for the current hardware:
- first, the option to install the exact missing version for Silicon (if it’s not present),
- second, the option to open it with the nearest installed version which is higher (whether it be Silicon or Intel),
- third, the option to use other installed versions (Silicon or Intel).
- and finally, the option to install other LTS versions further down.