SmartCAM users updating from SmartCAM V13 or earlier applications should compare their current systems
to the V19 system requirements and make any necessary changes prior to installation.
Operating System
SmartCAM is supported on the following 32-bit or 64-bit operating systems.
- Microsoft® Windows 8® Professional (Note: runs as a desktop application, not as a Metro application)
- Microsoft® Windows 7® Professional
- Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business
- Microsoft® Windows XP® Professional
- Microsoft® Windows 2000®
Microsoft Windows Vista Business\Windows 7 Professional & Hardware Requirements
SmartCAM V19 applications are compatible with the Microsoft Windows Vista Business and Windows 7 Professional
operating systems. To get the best performance from SmartCAM, it is highly recommended that you meet or exceed
Microsoft's recommended hardware requirements for the given operating system.
Other Operating Systems
SmartCAMcnc does not support SmartCAM running on other operating systems, and cannot provide assistance to customers
using SmartCAM on other operating systems.
Remote Access
Remote access to SmartCAM is not available on multi-user operating systems, such as Windows Server 2003. On single-user
operating systems, such as XP or Vista, SmartCAM can be run remotely using Windows Remote Desktop. Windows Terminal
Services are not supported; nor is Remote Desktop on multi-user servers as it based on Terminal Services.
Processor (CPU)
Recommended: Intel Core I7, Intel Core I5, Intel Pentium® IV or AMD Athlon® XP, Intel Dual Core or Higher
Minimum: Intel Core I3, Pentium® IV or Athlon® XP
Physical RAM
Recommended: 2 GB or greater
Minimum: 128 Mb
Hard Disk Space
SmartCAM: 30MB for installation. Note: data files require 0.5-5 Mb storage space.
Predator CNC Editor for SmartCAM: 90MB
Video Card
Recommended: 1280x1024 display resolution with True Color, 256MB display RAM; hardware-accelerated
OpenGL v1.2 (or higher)
Minimum: 1024x768 display resolution with True Color, 32MB display RAM; hardware-accelerated
OpenGL v1.2 (or higher)
Note: Problems have been reported running SmartCAM using some motherboard embedded
video chipsets. A separate video adapter is recommended.
Network Card
A Network Interface Card (aka, Ethernet or NIC card) or motherboard embedded with NIC is required.
The Ethernet network card is used with SmartCAM software licensing.
The network card does not need to be attached to a network, but it must be enabled and active.
Please read the SmartCAM Technical Bulletin #208 found at: https://www.SmartCAMcnc.com/Technical_Support/Tech_Bulletins/techbulletin.php?tbnum=208
Note: Problems have been reported running SmartCAM using some motherboard embedded Ethernet
chipsets. Motherboard embedded Ethernet chipsets are not recommended. A separate Ethernet adapter
is recommended.
Devices
Minimum:
Windows Mouse
Keyboard
Note: Optional digitizers must be configured as a mouse.