System Requirements
Hardware/Software: You will need a computer or laptop with access to the internet. The web-based instructional system is compatible with both PC and Macintosh computers. Be sure that your computer or laptop has a camera and microphone, a graphic card, ample memory and RAM. You may also need an external hard drive or flash drive to store assignments.
| Component | Minimum | Recommened |
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| Processor | Intel® Core™ i7 Processors / AMD® Ryzen 7 processors | Intel® Xeon Processor, 12 cores, min. 3.2 GHz or higher |
| Memory (RAM) | DDR4 16GB | DDR4 32GB |
| Graphic card | NVIDIA® GeForce GTX 960 / NVIDIA® Quadro P2200 | NVIDIA® RTX 3000 series / NVIDIA® Quadro RTX , RTX A series |
| Storage | HDD 256GB | SSD minimum 512GB |
| Screen | 1920x1080 60Hz | 2560x1440 60Hz |
| 3-button mouse (left-click, right-click, scroll wheel) | 3-button mouse (left-click, right-click, scroll wheel) | |
| Operation system | Windows 10 64bit | Windows 10 64bit |
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GPU Memory: VStitcher and Lotta (version 2022.1 and later), use Unreal Engine as the default 3D display engine. For best 3D performance and navigation with Unreal Engine, check your computer's GPU memory settings (VRAM). The minimum is 4GB VRAM; however it is recommended to use 8GB or higher. Using 8GB will provide a smoother workflow and prevent blurry textures, especially when zooming in. To locate the VRAM on your machine, see Locating the VRAM information on your Windows machine.
- For Real time ray trace use NVIDIA® RTX 3000 series Graphic Card
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It is not recommended for users to use VStitcher or Lotta on a virtual machine, as performance is significantly reduced. Always install the application on each user's actual physical laptop or workstation.
| Component | Minimum | Recommened |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core-i7 8 cores | Apple Silicon Macs: M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra, M2 |
| Memory (RAM) | DDR4 16GB | DDR4 32GB |
| Graphic card | AMD Radeon™ R9 M375 | |
| Storage | HDD 256GB | SSD minimum 512GB |
| Screen | 1920x1080 60Hz | 2560x1440 60Hz |
| 3-button mouse (left-click, right-click, scroll wheel) | 3-button mouse (left-click, right-click, scroll wheel) | |
| Operation system | Mac OS Catalina 10.15.7 | Latest macOS 12.0 Monterey |
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GPU Memory: VStitcher and Lotta (version 2022.1 and later), use Unreal Engine as the default 3D display engine. For best 3D performance and navigation with Unreal Engine, check your computer's GPU memory settings (VRAM). The minimum is 4GB VRAM; however it is recommended to use 8GB or higher. Using 8GB will provide a smoother workflow and prevent blurry textures, especially when zooming in. To locate the VRAM on your machine, see Locating the VRAM information on your Mac.
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VStitcher version 2022.1 can be loaded on earlier MacOS versions such as Catalina 10.15.7
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VStitcher version 2021.3 can be loaded on earlier MacOS versions such as Mojave 10.14.6
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VStitcher version 2021.2 can be loaded on earlier MacOS versions such as High Sierra 10.13.5
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It is not recommended for users to use VStitcher or Lotta on a virtual machine, as performance is significantly reduced. Always install the application on each user's actual physical laptop or workstation.
- 4th generation Macbook Pro (with Touch Bar) requires an adapter for USB 3.0.