Hardware Requirements

The following are minimum system requirements to run VectorWorks 2008. In many cases we would recommend a significantly more capable machine than is described by these minimum requirements. The VectorWorks user experience is always improved by faster processors, additional RAM, and larger screens.

General Requirements for Windows

Operating System: Windows XP SP 2 / Windows Vista
Other Software:  QuickTime 6.5.2 to 7.2 (higher versions not recommended)
Processor: Pentium IV or newer
Other Hardware: DVD-ROM drive
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)
Display colour depth:  16 bit

General Requirements for Macintosh

Operating System:   Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later
Other Software: QuickTime 6 or higher    
Processor:  PowerPC G4 or newer / Universal binary runs native on Intel Macs    
Other Hardware: DVD-ROM drive   
Screen Resolution: 1024 x 768 (XGA)    
Display colour depth: 16 bit

Further Requirements:-

VectorWorks
RAM    1GB
Hard drive space    4GB free

VectorWorks plus RenderWorks
RAM    2GB
Hard drive space    4GB free

VectorWorks Designer
RAM    1GB
Hard drive space    6GB free

VectorWorks Designer plus RenderWorks
RAM    2GB
Hard drive space    6GB free