DESIGNER System Requirements
Ensuring Optimal Software Performance
Embarking on your journey with DESIGNER to elevate your CNC capabilities requires a foundational understanding of its system demands. This blog post serves as your essential guide to DESIGNER system requirements, helping you prepare for a seamless software experience.
Minimum Hardware Specifications:
- Windows 10 – 64 bit : Only Professional versions supported.
- The processor chip must support the SSE2 instruction set: All 64 bit processors support SSE2.
- Graphics board supporting either OpenGL or DirectX
- Minimum 1920 x 1080
- Supporting at least 65,000 colours.
- OpenGL graphics card must support OpenGL 3.0.
- DirectX graphics cards must support DirectX 9.0c.
- 4GB RAM
Recommended Hardware Specifications:
- Windows 11 Pro.
- Core i7/i9 or equivalent AMD Xeon CPU
- 12 or more CPU physical cores (Logical cores doubles physical core for multi-threading).
- 32GB RAM.
- SSD Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
- ATI FirePro series or the NVidia Quadro series with latest drivers.
Recommended Hardware Specifications for Reverse and Data Acquisition:
- Windows 11 Pro.
- Intel Xeon processor @3 GHz or equivalent.
- 64GB RAM.
- NVIDIA Quadro P5000 with 5GB memory.
Additional Software Requirements:
The DESIGNER installation process may prompt the installation of additional software components if they are not already present on your system. These include:
- Microsoft .NET Framework: Versions 3.5 SP1 (including 2.0) and 4.0
- Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages: 2008, 2010, and 2013 versions
Live Job Reports Server Requirements:
- Operating System: Windows 7/8/8.1 or Windows Server 2008 up to 2016 (Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 are not supported)
- Web Browser: Internet Explorer 11, Google Chrome (version 28 or above), Microsoft Edge, or Firefox (version 22 or above)
Important Notes:
- While DESIGNER can technically run on the “home” editions of Windows 10 and 11, it is strongly recommended to use the Professional editions for optimal stability and support.
- Virtual server environments are supported for network licenses with Computer ID USB keys. However, standalone (single-seat) licenses cannot be used on virtual servers.
- Installing multiple DESIGNER versions on the same computer with limited user rights or UAC enabled may cause issues with the Simulator component.
- Domain Controllers are not suitable for running the ToolStore Server or DESIGNER due to limitations with SQL.
- Microsoft has identified an issue when running SQL Server on drives formatted with 4k sectors. To avoid this, avoid installing SQL Server or its Express version on such drives.
DESIGNER no longer supports:
- Windows XP, Vista,
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Server 2003.
- Windows 8 RT is also not compatible.
- SQL Express 2014 has limitations of 1 GB memory and 10 GB database size.
Keeping Your System Up-to-Date:
DESIGNER is constantly evolving, and newer versions may have updated system requirements. It’s recommended to check the official HEXAGON website for the latest updates before installation. By ensuring your system meets the recommended specifications, you can unlock the full potential of DESIGNER and experience a smooth, efficient workflow.
Please Note:
The installation process automatically detects and activates the Windows language for the application. If you want to run the application using another language, you can select it in the General section of the System Options (File > Settings > Options).
For further assistance or questions regarding DESIGNER system requirements, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 011 663 2600 create a support ticket here.
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