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==[[VTube-LASER]] and [[VTube-STEP]] Computer Specification==
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*See [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]]
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*See also [[Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube]]
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* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
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== Recommended General Computer Specifications ==
 
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== Recommended Computer Specifications ==
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* We recommend a computer that can handle demanding CAD packages.  For example, use a 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 10 on a Pentium i7 with 16 GB of RAM.
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* We recommend a computer that can handle demanding CAD packages.  For example, use a 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 10 on a Pentium i7 with 32 GB of RAM.
  
 
* Video Specifications: [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]]
 
* Video Specifications: [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]]
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== What to Avoid ==
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== Disk Space Requirements ==
  
 
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* Consider avoiding any video cards that are less powerful than the NVIDIA models. Some graphics cards are not only slow, but they can behave erratically with graphics objects on the screen.  This is because some graphics cards have bugs in their implementation of OpenGL.
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* The program requires 100 MB of disk space (0.1 Gigabyte).
 
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* 100 parts require about 14 megabytes of disk space.
* Avoid any screen resolution that is less than 1920 in the horizontal.
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* Avoid using Windows screen fonts set to any value over 100%.  125% works - but makes the program harder to use because it pushes some menu items off the bottom of the screen - requiring the use of more scroll bars to access all the data.
 
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== Disk Space Requirements ==
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== Premium Laptop Computer - Highly Recommended ==
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==== FAST: Dell Precision Model====
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Specification Date: March 18, 2020
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This is the HEXAGON-recommended computer.
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These specifications are recommended for scanning with VTube-LASER.
  
 
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* The program requires 100 MB of disk space (0.1 Gigabyte).
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* Intel Xeon E3-1505M @ 3.00GHz (or equivalent or better) 4-core (with Hyperthreading enabled)
* A parts folder with 100 parts (for example, in "My Documents/VTube") requires about 14 megabytes of disk space.
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* GPU NVIDIA Quadro P5000 (4 GB) or better (Quadro series)
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* RAM 64 GB Dual-Channel @ 1063 MHz (or better)
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* OS MS Windows 10 ProIEEE802.11AC or AX type Wi-Fi card
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* Graphic resolution 1920x1080 pixels or better
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* HD 476 GB SSD or better
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* The most important components are the processor, graphics card and RAM. Wi-Fi specs important for Wi-Fi connections.
  
 
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Dell Precision<br>[[image:dell_Precision_7720.png|300px]]
 
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==Example Computer Systems==
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==Two Other Example Computer System Specifications==
  
==== FAST: Dell Precision M6800====
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==== FAST: Dell Precision Models====
  
 
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<td width="400">Dell Precision M6800
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* Intel(R) Core(TM) i7<br><br>
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* Installed Memory: 16 GB <b>minimum</b><br><br>
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* Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 <b>minimum</b> - i9 preferred
* System Type: 64-bit, Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro<br><br>
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* Installed Memory: 32 GB <b>minimum</b> - 64 GB preferred
* Video card: NVIDIA (strongly recommended to avoid other brands)<br><br>
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* System Type: 64-bit, Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro - Windows 10 preferred
* VERY fastThis is sold by FARO to run VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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* Video card: NVIDIA (strongly recommended)
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* Hard drive: A solid-state drive (SSD) is criticalA mechanical hard drive tends to bog Windows speed down - especially if it is running Windows 10.
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* Dell Precision laptops are rugged and very fast
 
Highly recommended.<br><br>
 
Highly recommended.<br><br>
 
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<td width="400">Dell Precision<br>[[image:dell_Precision_7720.png|300px]]</td>
 
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==== FASTER: Dell T3500 Desktop====
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==== FASTER: Dell Precision Desktop====
  
 
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<td width="400">Dell Precision T3500 Minitower Workstation, Intel XEON 3500, Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit, 500 GB hard drive, 12 GB memory<br><br>
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<td width="400">Dell Precision 7910 Workstation, Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit, 500 GB solid state hard drive (SSD), 32 GB memory. (An SSD rather than mechanical hard drive is critical for speed.)<br><br>
This is one of the faster computers we have run with the FARO and VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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It was installed as part of a turnkey system at a customer's - and we were told it was the most powerful computer in the entire factory.</td>
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<td width="400">[[image:DellPrecision7910.png|300px]]</td>
<td width="400">[[image:Dell_T3500.jpg|300px]]</td>
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==== FASTEST: Asus Rampage Desktop====
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== Recommended Monitors==
  
 
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<td width="400">Asus Ramppage, Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3930K CPU @ 3.20GHz, 3201 Mhz, 6 Cores, 12 logical Processors, 32 GB memory, 250 GB Memory drive, 2 TB second drive, ASUS PCE-N53 300 Mbps LAN, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 video card.<br><br>
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<td width="400">We recommend 27" flat panel monitors as the <b>MINIMUM</b> size for measuring center monitors.
This is the fastest computer we have run with the FARO and VTube-LASER.<br><br>
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We use it as a show computer and for testing new implementations of VTube-LASER.</td>
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The slightly curved monitor that you see here is the SAMSUNG C27F398. As of 2021, our office and development staff use these monitors.
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For a factory environment where mutliple users may be viewing the screen at the same time, we recommend a 40 inch monitor or TV.<br><br>
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If the system must be restricted by user type using VTube-LASER's UAC (User Access Control available in v2.9.21, September, 2019), then only use one monitor. Otherwise you can use multiple monitors.</td>
 
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==== Dell 24" Flat Panel Monitor====
 
  
 
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<td width="400">We recommend 24" flat panel monitors as the <b>MINIMUM</b> size for measuring center monitors.  This one is a Dell flat panel that we installed with the Dell above. The data on the screen is large and easy to read.</td>
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<td width="400">Some customers like to go even larger in order to allow for easy viewing by multiple operators.  This B/E Aerospace installation shows a large TV. The benefit of using a TV with an HDMI cable is that the TV has built-in speakers than replace separate amplified speakers.<br><br>
<td width="400">[[image:Dell_24inchFlatPanel.jpg|300px]]</td>
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This setup is ideal for allowing a large group of people to view VTube-LASER at the same time.</td>
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<td width="400">[[image:VTL-large_flat_screen_BEAEROSPACE.png|400px]]</td>
 
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<td width="400">Our VTube-iMC (Integrated Measuring Center) uses a 40 inch TV monitor as its standard size.
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Keep in mind that some larger TVs have electronics that allow for a lag time in mouse movement - which can be annoying to the user. Higher-priced major brands monitors usually do not have this pointer movement lag.
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<td width="400">[[image:VTube-iMC_System.png|400px]]</td>
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== Important Notes about Screen Resolution and Setup ==
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<table>
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<td width=400>
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* VTube-LASER was designed for screen resolutions of at least 1920 x 1080 pixels. Anything less may reduce the quality of experience for users.
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* When running at 1920 x 1080 resolution, then the Windows screen font size should be set to 100%.  125% works - but makes the program harder to use because it expands some menu items off the bottom of the screen - requiring more scroll bar use to access all the data.
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==Other Pages==
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*See [[VTube-LASER Screen Resolution]]
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*See also [[Ideal Windows Font Size for VTube]]
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* Back to [[VTube-LASER]]
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* Back to [[VTube-STEP]]

Latest revision as of 14:19, 15 December 2022

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Recommended General Computer Specifications

  • We recommend a computer that can handle demanding CAD packages. For example, use a 64-bit Windows 7 or Windows 10 on a Pentium i7 with 32 GB of RAM.
  • Recommended OS: Windows 7 Professional or Windows 10


Disk Space Requirements

  • The program requires 100 MB of disk space (0.1 Gigabyte).
  • 100 parts require about 14 megabytes of disk space.



Premium Laptop Computer - Highly Recommended

FAST: Dell Precision Model

Specification Date: March 18, 2020

This is the HEXAGON-recommended computer.

These specifications are recommended for scanning with VTube-LASER.

  • Intel Xeon E3-1505M @ 3.00GHz (or equivalent or better) 4-core (with Hyperthreading enabled)
  • GPU NVIDIA Quadro P5000 (4 GB) or better (Quadro series)
  • RAM 64 GB Dual-Channel @ 1063 MHz (or better)
  • OS MS Windows 10 ProIEEE802.11AC or AX type Wi-Fi card
  • Graphic resolution 1920x1080 pixels or better
  • HD 476 GB SSD or better
  • The most important components are the processor, graphics card and RAM. Wi-Fi specs important for Wi-Fi connections.



Dell Precision
Dell Precision 7720.png

Two Other Example Computer System Specifications

FAST: Dell Precision Models

  • Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 minimum - i9 preferred
  • Installed Memory: 32 GB minimum - 64 GB preferred
  • System Type: 64-bit, Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro - Windows 10 preferred
  • Video card: NVIDIA (strongly recommended)
  • Hard drive: A solid-state drive (SSD) is critical. A mechanical hard drive tends to bog Windows speed down - especially if it is running Windows 10.
  • Dell Precision laptops are rugged and very fast

Highly recommended.

Dell Precision
Dell Precision 7720.png

FASTER: Dell Precision Desktop

Dell Precision 7910 Workstation, Windows 7 Pro or Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit, 500 GB solid state hard drive (SSD), 32 GB memory. (An SSD rather than mechanical hard drive is critical for speed.)

DellPrecision7910.png

Recommended Monitors

We recommend 27" flat panel monitors as the MINIMUM size for measuring center monitors.

The slightly curved monitor that you see here is the SAMSUNG C27F398. As of 2021, our office and development staff use these monitors.

For a factory environment where mutliple users may be viewing the screen at the same time, we recommend a 40 inch monitor or TV.

If the system must be restricted by user type using VTube-LASER's UAC (User Access Control available in v2.9.21, September, 2019), then only use one monitor. Otherwise you can use multiple monitors.

Samsung curved monitor 32inch desk.png


Some customers like to go even larger in order to allow for easy viewing by multiple operators. This B/E Aerospace installation shows a large TV. The benefit of using a TV with an HDMI cable is that the TV has built-in speakers than replace separate amplified speakers.

This setup is ideal for allowing a large group of people to view VTube-LASER at the same time.
VTL-large flat screen BEAEROSPACE.png


Our VTube-iMC (Integrated Measuring Center) uses a 40 inch TV monitor as its standard size.

Keep in mind that some larger TVs have electronics that allow for a lag time in mouse movement - which can be annoying to the user. Higher-priced major brands monitors usually do not have this pointer movement lag.

VTube-iMC System.png

Important Notes about Screen Resolution and Setup

  • VTube-LASER was designed for screen resolutions of at least 1920 x 1080 pixels. Anything less may reduce the quality of experience for users.
  • When running at 1920 x 1080 resolution, then the Windows screen font size should be set to 100%. 125% works - but makes the program harder to use because it expands some menu items off the bottom of the screen - requiring more scroll bar use to access all the data.

Other Pages