What are the hardware requirements for ReluxPro?
(See here for ReluxDesktop Hardware, System, Configuration & Installation,
Relux software will run on any computer running a Microsoft supported Windows operating systems (32 & 64-bit). For complex schemes, (more than 10 rooms to a project, importing large or multiple CAD files, manipulation of large 3D objects etc.) we recommend as a minimum specification:
Recommend Minimum requirements:
Processor: 64 bit Quad core processor
>2.5GHz clock speed
Main memory: 8GB of system RAM (preferably 16GB RAM
Graphics: Workstation graphics card (not a gaming graphics card)
with dedicated 2GB VRAM Video memory
with OpenGL version 3.0 support
It is vital that the graphics drivers are regularly updated to the latest available version (outdated graphics driver will cause problems with even the best computers).
Graphics cards:
ReluxPro is a complex real time 3D environment, the capabilities of the graphics card are important.
A workstation graphics card should be used rather than a gaming graphics card.
The driver software on a gaming card is optimised for games that generally requires a high frame rate coupled with a low polygon count.
The driver software on a workstation card is optimised for model visualisation and CAD that generally requires high numerical precision coupled with a high polygon count.
Relux is much more aligned to the requirements of a workstation system.
The card must support 65,000 colours, and must fully support OpenGL, a list of approved graphics cards can be found at http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/VideoCardTesting.html
Open GL is the system used by Relux to allow manipulation of 3D objects on the screen, so the graphics card must support Open GL and have sufficient power and suitable drivers. A new computer or graphics card does not necessarily come with the latest drivers installed. After delivery of a new computer or installation of a new graphics card you must go to the web site of the manufacturer of the graphics card and download and install the latest driver files. If a computer has additional graphics cards, ensure that any unwanted graphics cards are disabled:
[Control Panel] [System] [Device Manager] [Display Adaptors] [Properties] [Driver] [Disable].
Relux tries to detect potential graphics card incompatibilities by switching to Mesa mode, which is a software emulation of the required hardware, this means that hardware acceleration of the graphics card cannot be used. The advantage of this mode is its reliability, the disadvantage is slower graphics processing. This mode can be activated manually in ReluxPro through the menu options Extras->Options->General settings.
To determine if there is a problem with the graphics card drivers, switch the operating mode of Relux to use 'Mesa graphics' by following these instructions:
Start ReluxPro, Close the first screen, do not open a project or start a new project.
The only options now showing should be the File / View / Setup / Help menus.
Click on the 'Setup' menu, then click the 'General Settings' button.
In the 'OpenGl implementation for 3D Views' section, choose the radio button for 'Mesa 3D Graphics Library
Then press the 'OK' button.
Click on 'File' menu and 'Exit'.
The Windows Driver is the software specific to the graphics card, written by the manufacturer.
The Mesa 3D Graphics Librarydriver is a general purpose driver written by Microsoft
Disk free space
It is recommended that there is at least 15% free space on the hard drive to successfully run the Windows operating system, 10GB free space on the installation drive is required for basic operation, large and complex schemes will require additional space.
What Operating Systems will ReluxPro work with?
Relux software is only available to run under Microsoft supported Windows operating systems (32 & 64-bit).
Please note that software support will not be provided for operating systems that Microsoft no longer support.
An Apple Macintosh version is not available
Relux software cannot be run natively on MAC OS or Linux derivatives, it can only run in a Virtual Machine emulation by using virtualization software such as Virtualbox, Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac or Parallels Desktop for Mac.
Further information:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VirtualBox
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_machine
What ports and URLs does Relux require access to?
Relux on-line selection requires access to the following URLs
www.relux.biz
www.thelightnet.com
and the use of port 80, http