Recommended System Specifications

Workstation

Processor

2.4 GHZ Intel® Xeon® compatible processor
8 GB RAM or greater
5 GB free disk space for installation
DVD-RW drive

Operating System**

Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit, Vista® Business (Service Pack 2) 64-bit or Windows XP® Professional
(Service Pack 2 or later) 64-bit

Video Card*

Autodesk®-certified graphics hardware

Monitor

Dual 21-inch
1280 X 1024 resolution

Software Compatibility**

AutoCAD® 2012, AutoCAD® Architecture 2012 or AutoCAD® MEP 2012

Hardware

Open Serial (USB) port
iButton Security Key

Server

Processor

2.4 GHZ Intel compatible processor
8 GB RAM or greater
5 GB free disk space for installation
DVD-ROM drive

Operating Systems**

Windows Server 2008 (Service Pack 2) or Windows Server 2003 (Service Pack 2)

Monitor

800 X 600 resolution
256 colors

Software†

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 or higher

* Information is available in the AutoCAD 2012 Features & Specifications on the AutoDesk Web site.

** PipeDesigner 3D® supports 32-bit and 64-bit. A 32-bit operating system can only handle up to 4 GB of RAM.

† When using an existing installation of Microsoft SQL Server.

Hardware is constantly changing and improving, causing older technology to become obsolete. An investment in newer, more efficient technology will more than pay for itself in improved performance results.

If your system does not meet the recommended specifications, you may experience considerably slower processing when working in the application.

Systems that exceed the recommended specifications will provide better handling of database files and faster processing time, thereby significantly increasing your productivity.

For additional information, contact QuickPen Technical Support at 800.234.3758.