Fix "No 3D support is available from the host" on VMware Workstation Pro or Player 12.5.2

To fix this issue, simple follow the steps below.

Open the VMware Preference File:

Run the following command to open the vmware preference file.

$ gedit $HOME/.vmware/preferences

Add 3D support in the Preference File:

Now in the end of this file, add the following line.

mks.gl.allowBlacklistedDrivers = "TRUE"

Save the file. Now close the VMware program and re-open it. It shouldn't complain "No 3D support is available from the host" anymore.

References:

askubuntu.com

Tested on: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Software Package: VMware Workstation Pro 12.5.2 build-4638234