Problem: VMWare Fusion crashes when opening a PDF file on certain MacBook models.
Explanation: The accelerated 3D graphics option in VMWare Fusion 5.0.2 conflicts with the Retina display in 2012 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. The conflict causes VMWare to fail when opening PDF files. Learn more: http://blogs.vmware.com/teamfusion/2012/11/macbook-air-and-macbook-pro-update-2-0-and-vmware-fusion-5.html
Solution: Turn off the accelerated 3D graphics option in Fusion's display settings for the VM image.