DynaScape Design System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 11 (Design v6.75), 10, or 8.1 (32 or 64-Bit) Operating System
- Intel i5 processor (i7 recommended) or equivalent
- 4 gigabytes (GB) of system memory (RAM)
- 2GB GDDR5, GDDR6 or HBM dedicated video card with support for DirectX 9 graphics
- Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 9 or later (Google Chrome recommended)
- Internet connection (required for access to updates and the online plant database)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later
*If using a non-english version of Windows, English must be set as the primary language. (may require an additional Microsoft Language Pack)
Microsoft Office Suite 2003-2016® software (or equivalent) is required for viewing plant and material lists.
Adobe Reader® software (or equivalent) is required for viewing plant picture catalogues.
Currently Available Graphics Cards that meet or exceed the recommended requirements:
AMD Radeon Models: R7 360-370, R9 380-390X, RX 460-480, RX 560-590, RX 5500-5700, RX 6500-6900
NVidia GeForce Models: GTX 750-780, GTX 950-980, GTX 1050-1080, GTX 1650-1660, RTX 2060-2080, RTX 3050-3090
Running DynaScape on a Mac computer
Design can be run on a Mac computer but not in the native Mac environment. There are options that allow you to install a Windows Operating Systems (Win 7, 10) on a Mac computer. The two best options to consider are Boot Camp and Parallels.
DynaScape Color System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 11 (Color v2.82), 10, or 8.1 (32 or 64-Bit) Operating System
- Intel i5 processor (i7 recommended) or equivalent
- 4 gigabytes (GB) of system memory (RAM)
- 2GB GDDR5, GDDR6, or HBM dedicated video card with support for DirectX 9 graphics (Nvidia recommended)
- Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later
*If using a non-english version of Windows, English must be set as the primary language. (may require an additional Microsoft Language Pack)
Currently Available Graphics Cards that meet or exceed the recommended requirements:
AMD Radeon Models: R7 360-370, R9 380-390X, RX 460-480, RX 560-590, RX 5500-5700, RX 6500-6900
NVidia GeForce Models: GTX 750-780, GTX 950-980, GTX 1050-1080, GTX 1650-1660, RTX 2060-2080, RTX 3050-3090
DynaScape Creator System Requirements
Recommended Web Browsers (WebGL2.0 supported)
Chrome version 110 and up
Edge version 110 and up
Firefox version 116 and up
OS – Windows or Mac
Device – PC or laptop
Keyboard & Mouse
Not Supported (yet!)
tablets or phones
touchscreens
Horticopia System Requirements
| System Requirements | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz or more |
| Main memory (RAM) | 1 GByte or more |
| Hard disk space | 2 GBytes of hard disk space, plus 2 GB/Library |
| CD-ROM and DVD drive | Required only during installation |
| Video adapter | Display of 65536 colors or more |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 or more |
| Windows compatible sound card/subsystem | Optional, required to hear botanical names and background music |
| Printer | Optional, but a printer driver must be installed even if no physical printer is being used |
| Operating System | Windows® XP, Vista, Server 2003 or later |
DynaScape Design System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 11 (Design v6.75), 10, or 8.1 (32 or 64-Bit) Operating System
- Intel i5 processor (i7 recommended) or equivalent
- 4 gigabytes (GB) of system memory (RAM)
- 2GB GDDR5, GDDR6 or HBM dedicated video card with support for DirectX 9 graphics
- Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
- Microsoft Internet Explorer® 9 or later (Google Chrome recommended)
- Internet connection (required for access to updates and the online plant database)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later
*If using a non-english version of Windows, English must be set as the primary language. (may require an additional Microsoft Language Pack)
Microsoft Office Suite 2003-2016® software (or equivalent) is required for viewing plant and material lists.
Adobe Reader® software (or equivalent) is required for viewing plant picture catalogues.
Currently Available Graphics Cards that meet or exceed the recommended requirements:
AMD Radeon Models: R7 360-370, R9 380-390X, RX 460-480, RX 560-590, RX 5500-5700, RX 6500-6900
NVidia GeForce Models: GTX 750-780, GTX 950-980, GTX 1050-1080, GTX 1650-1660, RTX 2060-2080, RTX 3050-3090
Running DynaScape on a Mac computer
Design can be run on a Mac computer but not in the native Mac environment. There are options that allow you to install a Windows Operating Systems (Win 7, 10) on a Mac computer. The two best options to consider are Boot Camp and Parallels.
DynaScape Color System Requirements
- Microsoft Windows 11 (Color v2.82), 10, or 8.1 (32 or 64-Bit) Operating System
- Intel i5 processor (i7 recommended) or equivalent
- 4 gigabytes (GB) of system memory (RAM)
- 2GB GDDR5, GDDR6, or HBM dedicated video card with support for DirectX 9 graphics (Nvidia recommended)
- Minimum screen resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
- Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 or later
*If using a non-english version of Windows, English must be set as the primary language. (may require an additional Microsoft Language Pack)
Currently Available Graphics Cards that meet or exceed the recommended requirements:
AMD Radeon Models: R7 360-370, R9 380-390X, RX 460-480, RX 560-590, RX 5500-5700, RX 6500-6900
NVidia GeForce Models: GTX 750-780, GTX 950-980, GTX 1050-1080, GTX 1650-1660, RTX 2060-2080, RTX 3050-3090
Horticopia System Requirements
| System Requirements | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Processor | 2 GHz or more |
| Main memory (RAM) | 1 GByte or more |
| Hard disk space | 2 GBytes of hard disk space, plus 2 GB/Library |
| CD-ROM and DVD drive | Required only during installation |
| Video adapter | Display of 65536 colors or more |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 or more |
| Windows compatible sound card/subsystem | Optional, required to hear botanical names and background music |
| Printer | Optional, but a printer driver must be installed even if no physical printer is being used |
| Operating System | Windows® XP, Vista, Server 2003 or later |