System requirements for AutoCAD Map 3D 2008

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Oct 8, 2023


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Issue:

This article provides the system requirements for AutoCAD Map 3D 2008.

Solution:

Operating System
(32-Bit)
Windows® XP Professional, Service Pack 2
Windows XP Home, Service Pack 2
Windows 2000, Service Pack 4
Windows Vista Business
Windows Vista Ultimate

Browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Service Pack 1 (or later)
You cannot install AutoCAD Map 3D if Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 with Service Pack 1 (or later) is not installed on the installation workstation. You can download Internet Explorer from the Microsoft Web site:
http://www.microsoft.com

Processor
Pentium IV 1 GhZ or greater

RAM
512 MB

Graphics Card
1024 x 768 VGA with True Color (minimum)
Open GL®-compatible 3D video card (optional)
Requires a Windows-supported display adapter.
For graphic cards that support Hardware Acceleration, DirectX 9.0c, or better, must be installed.
Installing from the ACADMAP.msi file does not install DirectX 9.0c, or later. Manual installation of DirectX is required, in this circumstance, for Hardware Acceleration to be configured.

Hard disk
Installation 1.5 GB

Pointing device
Mouse, trackball, or other device

CD-ROM
Any speed (for installation only)

Additional recommendations for 3D use

Operating system
Windows® XP Professional, Service Pack 2

Processor
3.0 GHz or greater

RAM
2 GB (or greater)

Graphics card
128 MB or greater, OpenGL-capable workstation-class
For graphic cards that support Hardware Acceleration, DirectX 9.0c, or better, must be installed.
Installing from the ACADMAP.msi file does not install DirectX 9.0c, or better. Manual installation of DirectX is required, in this circumstance, for Hardware Acceleration to be configured.
For more information about tested and certified graphics cards, visit http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-graphicscard/.

Hard disk
2 GB (in addition to the 1.5 MB required for installation)

Products:

AutoCAD Map 3D;

Versions:

2008;


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