SmartCAM users updating from earlier version of SmartCAM applications should compare their current systems
to the v2016 system requirements and make any necessary changes prior to installation.
Operating System
SmartCAM is tested and supported on the following 32-bit and/or 64-bit operating systems.
- Microsoft® Windows 10® Pro
- Microsoft® Windows 8® Professional
- Microsoft® Windows 7® Professional (Strongly Recommended)
- Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business
NOTE: for Windows 8 and Windows 10, SmartCAM runs as a desktop application, not as a Metro application
Other Operating Systems
SmartCAM applications are only tested on the above listed operating systems. SmartCAMcnc does not provide technical support
for running SmartCAM applications on other operating systems.
Remote Access
Remote access, for running SmartCAM on a remote computer, is not available on multi-user operating systems; such as Windows
Server. On single user systems, such as the above listed supported operating systems, SmartCAM can be run remotely using
Windows Remote Desktop.
Windows Terminal Services are not supported. Remote Desktop is not supported on multi-user servers, as it is 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: 8 GB or greater
Minimum: 2 GB
Hard Disk Space
SmartCAM Install Files: Approximately 230MB of disk space for each NC application installation setup file.
Approximately 185 MB for the 32-bit to 64-bit Data Translator update and approximately 5.5 MB for each supporting application.
After you have installed and verified your applications the installation files made be deleted.
SmartCAM Installed Applications: Approximately 570 MB for the first installed SmartCAM application and approximately 25 MB
for each additional NC application. The 64-bit Data Translation Update requires an additional 485 MB after being installed.
Predator CNC Editor for SmartCAM: Approximately 325 MB for the install file and 300 MB for the installed editor.
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.
Performance note: You will get better video performance by using faster video adapters with more video RAM.
Internet Access
An active internet connection, with e-mail support, on any computers installed with SmartCAM. SmartCAM Technical Support
access is via email and the SmartCAMcnc website. All SmartCAM releases, updates, and fixes are provided only by internet download.
Devices
Minimum:
Windows Mouse and keyboard. Optional: 3DConnexion SpaceNavigator and SpaceBall 3D mice are supported but not required.
Note: Optional digitizers must be configured as a mouse.
