System Requirements

The hardware, operating system, and software versions needed to run the Power Surfacing suite effectively.

SOLIDWORKS Add-ins

Power Surfacing, Power Surfacing RE, and Power Shell for SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS VersionSOLIDWORKS 2021 or newer (64-bit) for current releases. Older SOLIDWORKS versions (2020 and earlier — even SOLIDWORKS 2017) are supported with matching older product versions; contact sales for availability. The add-ins follow SOLIDWORKS system requirements.
Operating SystemWindows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit
Processor3.3 GHz or higher, multi-core Intel or AMD (as recommended by SOLIDWORKS)
Memory (RAM)16 GB minimum; 32 GB recommended for large scan meshes
Graphics CardCertified SOLIDWORKS GPU (NVIDIA RTX / Quadro or AMD Radeon Pro) with OpenGL Shader support and up-to-date certified drivers
Disk Space2 GB free space for installation

Standalone Studio Products

Power Surfacing Viz, Power Surfacing Studio and Power Surfacing RE Studio

Operating SystemWindows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit — no SOLIDWORKS license required
Processor2.5 GHz or higher, multi-core Intel or AMD
Memory (RAM)8 GB minimum; 16–32 GB recommended when reverse engineering dense scan meshes
Graphics CardDedicated GPU with OpenGL Shader support; 2 GB+ VRAM recommended
Disk Space2 GB free space for installation
File FormatsSee each product page for import and export formats. Viz focuses on CAD import and visualization export; Studio and RE Studio cover modeling and reverse-engineering formats.

Good to Know

GPU drivers matter: most display issues are resolved by updating to the latest certified driver for your graphics card.

Working with large 3D scans (millions of polygons)? More RAM and a faster GPU significantly improve Quad Wrap and Shrink Wrap performance.

The SOLIDWORKS add-ins install on top of an existing SOLIDWORKS installation — a valid SOLIDWORKS license is required.

An internet connection is required for license activation and updates.

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