System Requirements

For Microsoft Windows

  • Windows 7 / Vista / XP(SP3)
  • 500 MHz processor or higher
  • 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
  • I GB free minimum free hard disk space
  • DVD-ROM drive
  • 1024x768 display
  • Video card with OpenGL driver and at least 64 MB RAM (128 MB or greater dedicated graphics card recommended)
  • Windows-compatible mouse
  • Internet connection for online features
  • Internet browser to view online help

For Apple Macintosh

Boot Camp Option

  • Requires Boot Camp
  • Mac Book Pro or Mac Pro running Leopard OS or newer with Microsoft Windows® 7 / Vista(SP2) / XP(SP3) running on Boot Camp
  • 2GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
  • 1GB minimum free hard disk space
  • Dedicated graphics card with a minimum of 128 MB RAM (256 MB or greater recommended)
  • An Internet browser to view the online help
  • An Internet connection for online features

Virtual Machine Option

  • Requires VMware Fusion or Parallels (separate purchase of either required)
  • Fusion or Parallels minimum system requirements
  • Minimum requirements for the virtual machine (i.e. Windows) will be exactly the same as the Boot Camp Option requirements above.
  • Note:  of the Virtual Machine options, Fusion is recommended by Cadsoft’s as it provides better rendering performance, however both options though will experience a performance decrease compared to Boot Camp