3DSMART has two main configurations, one for workstations, and one for servers.
Workstation Configuration
Windows 7, Windows Vista:
- Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater or Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2 GHZ or greater
- 2 GB RAM
- For Standalone installation: 3 GB free disk space for installation (3DSMART application + database)
- For Standalone installation: 3 GB free disk space for installation (3DSMART application)
- Direct 3D capable workstation class graphics card with 128 MB or greater memory
Windows XP SP2:
- Intel Pentium 4 processor, 2.2 GHz or greater or Intel or AMD Dual Core Processor, 1.6 GHz or greater
- 1 GB RAM
- For Standalone installation: 3 GB free disk space for installation (3DSMART application + database)
- For Standalone installation: 3 GB free disk space for installation (3DSMART application)
- Minimum resolution of 1024×768 VGA with True Color
Compatible with AutoCAD Version:
- AutoCAD 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 or 2008
Server Configuration
Operating System Options:
- Windows 2008 Server SP1 or later, or
- Windows 2003 Server SP1 or later, or
- Windows XP Professional with SP2 or later
Server:
- Pentium III or better, or AMD Athlon processors
- 500 MB free disk space
- 2 GB of RAM
SQL Server Database Options:
You can install 3DSMART to run the one of the following :
- SQL Server Express 2005 (included with software)
or - SQL Server 2005 or 2008 (R2) (recommended for best performance for network installations)
License Server requires (for network license installations only):
- Operating System: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 or 2008
Recommended Graphics Cards
For optimal performance, it is strongly recommended that you check to see if your computer’s graphics card is on Autodesk’s list of certified and supported graphics cards. Non-supported cards may result in poor performance and possible software crashes. Check out Autodesk’s graphics card evaluator.
