Minimum software and hardware requirements to install and run CMS IntelliCAD 8.1 and older versions:

Microsoft® Windows 8.x, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, including 32-bit and 64-bit.

For 32-bit operating systems, install the 32-bit version of IntelliCAD.

For 64-bit operating systems, install either the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Intel­liCAD. The 64-bit version of IntelliCAD runs slightly faster, but can use all available system memory to handle large drawing files. IntelliCAD 32-bit can only access up to 3GB of RAM on 32-bit operating systems.

Intel® Pentium® 4 or comparable, faster processor recommended.

2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM minimum for 64-bit Windows 10, 8 and Windows 7.

500MB of free hard disk space recommended for typical installation.

1024 x 768 VGA or higher resolution, video adapter, and monitor.

Graphics card compatible with OpenGL Version 1.4 or higher.

Keyboard and mouse, or other pointing device.

CD-ROM or DVD drive for installation, if installing from a CD or DVD.

Additional system requirements to install and run CMS IntelliCAD 10.0 and following:

2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM minimum.

4 gigabytes (GB) of free hard disk space recommended for typical installation.

1024 x 768 VGA or higher resolution, video adapter, and monitor. Graphics device driver needs to support OpenGL ES. Alternatively, user may need to switch graphics settings on CMS IntelliCAD from OpenGL ES to OpenGL. See Tweaking CMS IntelliCAD graphics device performance support information published at our free support forum FAQ section.

OpenGL ES Conformant Products

Dedicated graphics device with dedicated memory is recommended.

64-bit Microsoft® Windows Operating system supported by Microsoft.