Processor

• 2.5 GHz Intel Pentium 4 (or equivalent) minimum
• 32-bit or 64-bit Intel®-compatible processor

Note:  The processor must be SSE2-compatible. Intel-compatible processors manufactured since 2003 should be SSE2-compatible.

Operating System

• Windows XP, Windows Vista® (Business or Ultimate), or Windows 7 (Professional or Ultimate) including the latest service packs and recommended updates

Memory

• 2 GB minimum
• Additional RAM recommended for optimal performance

Graphics Configuration

• 256MB OpenGL-compatible graphics card (minimum)
• Professional-level graphics card designed for CAD/CAM applications required, NVidia Quadro or AMD FirePro series recommended
• Integrated graphics controllers are not supported
• 1280 x 1024 pixel resolution (minimum)
• Full hardware acceleration display setting is recommended

Hard Disk Drive Space

• 3 GB available hard disk space (minimum)

Mouse

• 2-button (minimum)
• 3-button or 2-button with middle mouse wheel (recommended)

Network Protocol

• (NetHASP users only) TCP/IP protocol for NetHASP installation

Additional Supported Hardware

• Dual monitors
• Multi-core processors (one or more processor per instance of Mastercam)
• SpaceBall® motion controllers

Additional Software

You will need the latest version of Adobe® Flash® to view the videos that accompany Mastercam.
You will need Adobe® Reader® 6.0 (minimum) to display the PDF documentation.
You can download both applications from www.adobe.com.