Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Professional, Microsoft® Windows® 7 (Home Premium or superior) and Microsoft® Windows® 8 (Home Premium or superior) operating systems; therefore, it is essential that any of them be installed and running properly.
Internet Requirement, for the commercial software
Even when it is not strictly necessary a permanent internet connection from the computer where the software is loaded, it is highly recommended to take the advantages of the Live-Update service, direct communication to the service & software support sites, plus the on-line promotions.
The software activation process requires an e-mail account to transfer files between your system and the manufacturer activation server.
Computer
The computer must meet a series of minimum characteristics in order to properly run the software. We recommend that you consider to meet or exceed the specified Suggested Configuration column for a better performance.
| Equipment | Minimum Configuration Requirement | Suggested Configuration |
| Processor, CPU | Pentium 4 - 2.8 GHz or equivalent in Core 2 Duo technology (Intel 7300 Series) | I5 Processor |
| Memory | 2 Gb | 4 Gb |
| Video | 1024 x 768 pixels True color (32 bits) with OpenGL acceleration | 1440 x 900 pixels True color (24 bits) with OpenGL® acceleration |
| Monitor | 17” monitor | 19” Monitor |
| Free disk space | 2 Gbyte | 2 Gbyte. Extra space for the designs |
| CDR unit | CD-DVD Reader, 24x-speed | CD-DVD Reader/writer, 52x-speed |
| Floppy | 3.5” HD non USB (if disks are required) | 3.5” HD non USB (if disks are required) |
| Ports |
1 x USB port (required for USB dongle) 1 x USB port (for mass storage device) 1 x RS-232 port (for/if direct connection) |
1 x USB port (required for USB dongle) 1 x USB port (for mass storage device) 1 x RS-232 (for/if direct connection) |