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Preface The purpose of this document is to provide a guideline for our clients when they are shopping for new workstations to run the Inventor software on. This document should be considered an addendum to the Autodesk recommendations, which in many cases are minimal specs to get Inventor to run.
Many of our clients are aware that additional productivity gains can be realized by exceeding these specifications in certain areas, and they come to us to tap our experience when they want to know more. The Autodesk basic requirements can be found Operating Systems Not long ago, clients could effectively run Inventor on 32-bit Windows as long as their designs were small to medium in size. Times have changed, and the software has evolved. While it may still be officially supported, it is not recommended to run Inventor on 32-bit operating systems. Sightings Absolutes Rarity here. Inventor is a powerful business-class application that can utilize large amount of memory at times to improve performance. Modbo 4 0 Installation Services. All too often, users of 32-bit workstations find they run out of memory which can cause Inventor to run poorly, or even crash unexpectedly. The best operating system to use for 2013 Inventor is Windows 7 64-bit, Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise editions.
Windows XP is still supported in both 32 and 64-bit builds, however the 32-bit versions will run out of memory easily (see above), and the 64-bit builds have stability issues that Microsoft never fully addressed. Windows Vista is officially not supported at this time, and neither is Windows 8. CPU Autodesk Inventor is mostly a single-threaded application (exception for drawing view creation and simulation); therefore the most performance can be expected by choosing processors with higher clock specs and throughput than multiple cores. For example, an Intel Core i5 processor with 4 cores running at 2.66GHz will typically run faster than a Core i7 processor with 8 cores running at 1.60GHz.
Multiple cores will improve overall Windows multi-tasking and allow for more open applications, but it will not help Inventor. Any processor being considered should be 64-bit capable at a minimum. RAM As mentioned above, Inventor can use large amounts of RAM to great benefit. Autodesk recommends a minimum of 2GB of RAM to install Inventor; however this amount would not be sufficient for real production work. Our recommendation is for a minimum of 8GB of system RAM as a starting point.
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Empty expansion slots on the system motherboard are highly recommended for upgrades down the road. The actual quantity of RAM Inventor needs is somewhat subjective based on the size and complexity of the client’s designs. The following chart is a good reference to get started. When in doubt, jump to the next category. Typical Assembly Size Up to 100 unique Components 8GB Between 100 and 1000 unique Components 16GB Over 1000 unique Components 20GB+ Graphics Card The graphics card is probably the single most important aspect of an Inventor Workstation. A quality workstation-grade graphics card is an absolute must for a reliable Inventor experience.
Gaming cards or any other consumer-grade card should be avoided. For proper support, it is highly recommended that whatever card is selected is listed as both “Certified” and “Recommended” per the Autodesk Hardware Selection. In addition, the software driver for the card should be the one certified by Autodesk (and that is often not the most recent driver available from the OEM on the web). Autodesk works closely with the GPU vendors to assure the stability of both the card and the driver before giving it the status “Certified” and “Recommended”. At a bare minimum, look for cards that support the Direct3D 10 interface.
The graphics cards that seem to work best for our clients are the Quadro and/or Tesla series cards, by Nvidia. These are workstation-grade high-performance graphics cards. These are not only powerful but also stable. The drivers for these cards get additional scrutiny over gaming cards to assure a reliable experience. The is a baseline recommendation because of its power and stability. Higher performance models exist, but most users will find the 4000 more than adequate for their needs. Disk Storage As a minimum requirement, only a single hard drive is required in the system.
If a single hard drive is all that can be used (such as many laptops), then look for the highest spindle speeds and largest cache for the best performance. A good recommendation is for a 7200rpm drive with a 64MB cache. To improve performance, step up to a [reliable name-brand] solid-state drive. Solid state drives have no moving parts, and therefore no delay searching for files when accessed.
Running a Solid State drive will dramatically improve the performance of not only Inventor, but also Windows in general. If it is possible to have multiple drives in a system, then a good practice is to have a primary drive dedicated to Windows and the Inventor program installation, and a secondary drive dedicated to the actual CAD files and data the user will be working with.
If both of these drives can be solid state, overall performance is dramatically improved especially when compared to a single conventional rotating disk. Monitors Autodesk requires only a single monitor capable of displaying a minimum resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels to run Inventor.
(Lower resolutions will not allow the interface to fully load on the screen) However, much additional productivity can be achieved by giving the user a bigger pallet to work with. Look for monitors that support 1080p resolutions and digital (HDMI or DVI) connections to the graphics card for a much better experience. In addition, Inventor supports the use of multiple monitors which can greatly increase productivity by giving the user visibility to other applications without having to minimize Inventor to see them.
Secondary monitors can be smaller, and lower resolution because the software will run on the larger screen. Pointing Devices A 3-button mouse with a scroll wheel is required to fully navigate the software. Additional recommendations would include a laser tracking system with a high DPI for accurate on-screen movements and an ergonomic user-friendly design (the user will likely have his hand on this mouse all day) Optionally, a device known as a 3D mouse can also be used. The 3D mouse can be used to orientate and rotate the model on the screen much more efficiently than the other methods available. These improve user productivity by helping to keep the cursor and the focus on the model, and minimizing the amount of “mouse miles” traveled. Peripheral Software In addition to the software installed with Inventor, some 3 rd party software is also required. The table below lists and explains the purpose of each.
Software Adobe® Flash® Player 10 Visualization and Animations Internet Explorer (6.x or higher) Wiki-help access and HTML reporting Microsoft Excel (2003 or higher) iFeatures, iParts, iAssemblies and other spreadsheet-driven designs Microsoft.Net Framework 4.0 Runtime Environment Laptop Considerations If the client has a need for a portable computer due to travel needsetc., the same rules detailed above still apply with some minor exceptions Laptops being considered for Inventor use should be “Mobile Workstation” level machines rather than consumer targeted laptops. A good example is the series, although similar models can be purchased from other vendors. The key difference between a Mobile Workstation and a consumer laptop is the graphics card built into it. A Mobile Workstation laptop is going to have a mobile version of the same graphics cards recommended above (example; Nvidia Quadro M-series). Since most laptops do not have easily upgraded graphics cards, it is imperative that the proper hardware be purchased up front.
Also, be wary for laptops with built-in screens that do not have at least 1024 pixels of vertical resolution. The market is flooded with laptops that run a native resolution of 1280×720. Without 1024 pixels of vertical resolution, the full Inventor interface cannot be loaded. Dialog boxes may not fit on the screen and the user may not be able to move them enough to access all the buttons. As with desktop monitors, the recommendation is to look for a laptop with a screen running 1080p native resolution.
Closing The recommendations above are the result of real-world experiences and feedback from the MasterGraphics extensive user base. As with all recommendations, variables that effect overall performance cannot always be foreseen, so additional requirements may also be needed. If in doubt, contact MasterGraphics and we will be happy to review any system quote you would like validated before purchase.
Jim Ritter Application Engineer Manufacturing CAD and Data Management Specialist MasterGraphics Inc.