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System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems
  • Windows® XP Professional or Home Edition
  • Windows 2000 Professional SP2 or later
  • Windows Vista Business, Home, or Ultimate

Software Requirements

Internet Connection

  • Minimum: 56.6 kb
  • Recommended: Broadband (DSL, Cable Modem, T1 or faster)

1. Note for Alibre Design Part Library users:
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later is required to use the Alibre Part Library.

For reference, download the Alibre Design Installation Guide

Minimum Hardware Recommendations

  • Intel Pentium or equivalent processor: 2 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 1-2 GB
  • 1024 x 786 minimum screen resolution
    (1280x1024 or greater recommended)
  • 64 MB or higher video card with DirectX 9.0c
  • Color: 16-bit or 32-bit
  • 200 MB available hard disk space
  • 1 GB Virtual memory
  • CD-ROM drive
  • Mouse or pointing device

Additional Recommendations for assemblies of 500 or more parts

  • Intel Pentium or equivalent processor: 3 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 2 GB or more
  • Virtual Memory: 2 GB

Recommended changes for Windows Vista

  • Intel Pentium or equivalent processor: 3 GHz or faster
  • RAM: 2 GB or more
  • Video Card: 128 MB RAM or higher
  • Color: 32-bit