System requirements
Operating systems
Microsoft Windows
Compatibilities
| Type |
Version |
Compatible |
| Windows VISTA - 32 bits |
Business/Ultimate |
Yes |
| Windows VISTA - 32 bits |
Home |
No |
| Windows VISTA - 64 bits |
All versions |
No |
| Windows 2003 - 32/64 bits |
All versions |
Yes |
| Windows XP Pro - 32/64 bits |
All versions |
Yes |
| Windows XP Home 32 bits |
All versions |
No |
| Windows 2000 Pro |
All versions |
Yes |
| Windows 2000 Server |
All versions |
Yes |
| Windows 2000 Advanced Server |
All versions |
Yes |
| Any other Windows |
-- |
No |
Required Microsoft components
Whatever the version of Windows used, the following components must be present on the PC where TraceParts is installed:
| Component |
Minimum required version |
Note |
| Internet Explorer |
IE 5.5. |
IE6 SP1 recommended. |
| Microsoft Data Access Component (MDAC) |
MDAC 2.6 |
Installed automatically by TraceParts if necessary |
| Microsoft JET Engine |
MS JET 4 SP3 |
Installed automatically by TraceParts if necessary |
| Microsoft Scripting Runtime |
5.5 |
Installed automatically by TraceParts if necessary |
| Microsoft XML Parser |
3 SP1 |
Installed automatically by TraceParts if necessary |
Other Operating Systems
TraceParts is available only for Windows and cannot be used on other operating systems, in particular UNIX or LINUX.
Internet connection
Some parts requires an Internet connection to be used.
Compatible CAD Software
Notes:
- TraceParts and its associated CAD program MUST be installed on the same PC..
- Unless specified, all CAD software mentionned below are 32bits CAD programs.
Alibre
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| Alibre Design |
Prior to v 8.2 |
No |
| After or equal to v 8.2 |
Yes |
ASCON
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| Kompas-3D |
Prior to v9 |
No |
| After or equal to v9 |
Yes |
Autodesk
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| AutoCAD LT |
All versions |
No |
| AutoCAD |
Versions prior to 2004 |
No |
| Versions after or equal to 2004 |
Yes |
| AutoCAD Mechanical |
All versions equal to or after 2004 (including DX) |
Yes |
| AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop |
Versions prior to 2004 |
No |
| Versions after or equal to 2004 |
Yes |
| Inventor |
Versions prior to v5.3 |
No |
| Versions after or equal to v5.3 |
Yes |
| Inventor - 64 bits |
Versions prior to 2009 |
No |
| Versions after or equal to 2009 |
Yes |
| Inventor professional |
Versions prior to v5.3 |
No |
| Versions after or equal to v5.3 |
Yes |
| Inventor Professional- 64 bits |
Versions prior to 2009 |
No |
| Versions after or equal to 2009 |
Yes |
Dassault Systèmes
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| CATIA V4 |
All versions |
No |
| CATIA V5 |
Prior to CATIA V5R13GA |
No |
| After or equal to CATIA V5R13GA |
Yes |
| CATIA V5 - 64 bits |
Prior to CATIA V5R16GA |
No |
| After or equal to CATIA V5R16GA |
Yes |
PTC
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| Pro/ENGINEER 2001 |
Before build 240 |
No |
| After or equal to build 240 |
Yes |
| Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 1.0 |
All versions |
Yes |
| Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 2.0 |
All versions |
Yes |
| Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 3.0 |
All versions |
Yes |
| Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 |
All versions |
Yes |
| Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0 - 64bits |
All versions |
Yes |
SolidWorks
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| SolidWorks (including office and professional) |
Prior to 2001+ SP6.0 |
No |
| After or equal to 2001+ SP6.0 |
Yes |
Solid Edge
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| Solid Edge |
Prior to v10SP8 |
No |
| v10SP8 to v19 |
Yes |
| Solid Edge - 64 bits |
All versions |
No |
think3
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| thinkdesign |
Prior to v8.4 |
No |
| After or equal to v8.4 |
Yes |
Missler Software
| Software |
Versions |
Compatible |
| TopSolid |
Prior to 2003 (=6.5) |
No |
| After or equal to 2003(=6.5) |
Yes |
File formats supported
In addition to the formats corresponding to the above software, TraceParts can generate files in the following formats:
3DXML
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .3dxml |
Prior to v4 |
No |
| After or equal to v4 |
Yes |
ACIS
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .sat |
Prior to 6.3 |
No |
| After or equal to 6.3 |
Yes |
CATIA V4
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .model |
All versions |
Yes |
Granite One
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .g |
Prior to v3 |
No |
| After or equal to v3 |
Yes |
IGES
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .igs |
All versions |
Yes |
Images
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
.BMP
.PNG
.GIF
.JPEG
.TIFF
.RLE
.PCX
.PGA |
Any version |
Yes |
Parasolid
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .x_t |
Prior to 11.1 |
No |
| After or equal to 11.1 |
Yes |
SketchUp
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .skp |
Version 5 |
Yes |
STEP
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .stp |
AP203 & AP214 |
Yes |
VRML
| File extension |
Versions |
Compatible |
| .wrz |
VRML97 and higher |
Yes |
Hardware
Specifications
Processor : 32 or 64-bit with at least Intel Pentium III or AMD Athlon processor
RAM : Minimum 256 MB of RAM, 512 MB for CATIA V5
Video : 3D graphic card, display in 1024x768, supporting OpenGL
Note: The computer must have a DVD driver.
Disk requirements
Warning
- Because of the large number of files required by TraceParts, it is strongly recommended that the partition on which the TraceParts catalogs are installed be formatted in NTFS.
- ATI users: it is advisable to disable hardware acceleration
Requirements
100 MB free on the disk where Windows is installed (if all possible CAD drivers are selected);
10 MB free for installation of the application;
2 GB free for installation of the catalogs.
500 Mb free in the temp directory of the current user
Optional Software
Adobe Acrobat Reader
This program may be needed to open certain documents linked to the parts. It
can be downloaded here: http://www.adobe.com/
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