:: PointCloud CAD System Requirements

Hardware Requirements
PointCloud CAD operates entirely within Windows, and has no hardware requirements over and above those of Windows itself except as noted below. We suggest the following basic system as a minimum for efficient operation:

• Pentium processor - 2GHz minimum - the faster the better!
• 3GB of RAM - note that the PointCloud Engine supports and uses 64bit machines
• 50GB free hard disk space
• XGA or better monitor (Dual Screen operation is highly recommended)
• For animation production, a graphics card with 512MB RAM is needed for frame buffering
• Video resolution set to 1280x1024 or better
• Mouse, digitizing tablet or other pointing device
• Available USB port for the USB Security Key

In order to use the data collector communication features, your system will also need an external RS-232 serial port or a USB connection for best performance with MicroSurvey FieldGenius.

In order to get printed output, you will require a printer or plotter configured to work in your Windows environment. We recommend obtaining the most up-to-date printer/plotter drivers off of the manufacturers Internet web site.

Software Requirements
PointCloud CAD is designed for use with Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7. Note: On Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 machines you will require Administrative rights to install the software.

Network License Use
The new MicroSurvey License Server software is installed on one computer in the office. This computer must have the USB Security key plugged into it. We have had good success testing this on multiple machines.