ArborCAD - System Requirements

ArborCAD needs a Windows environment so will not work on Mac's. it should be compatible with all post Windows 95 platforms (see notes regarding Vista). However, as I have been unable to test it on all Windows versions I can not guarantee its compatibility. So, its a case of downloading and installing the demo version to see if it works! You do need to use a screen resolution of at least 800x600.

ArborCAD was created within the Microsoft .NET framework so it is essential that you have the .NET system installed on your PC. You may already have it installed, it depends on whether you have any other programs which need it in place or whether your operating system automatically installed it for you.

I have tested ArborCAD on the following platforms and it works without problems.

  • Celeron 2400mhz, 384mb memory, XP Home edition.
  • Pentium 3, 800mhz, 384mb memory, Win 98.
  • Celeron 333mhz, 64mb memory, Win 98.
  • Dell Inspiron 6000 Laptop. XP Windows.
  • Dell Inspiron 6400 Laptop. Vista Windows.
  • Dell Precision T5400 desktop. Vista Windows.
  • Dell Vostro 220 desktop. Windows 7.

Although you can install and run the program without using it for CAD work, you do ultimately, need an AutoCAD program if you wish to modify a drawing. I can not guarantee its compatibility with any version prior to R14 but it has been tested on the following AutoCAD versions (don't worry, I'm not a millionaire, I don't own all the following programs, much of the testing has been carried out by friends around the UK).

If your AutoCAD version is not on this list I can NOT guarantee that it will work correctly.

  • AutoCAD R14
  • AutoCAD 2000i
  • AutoCAD 2000i LT
  • AutoCAD 2002
  • AutoCAD 2004
  • AutoCAD 2004 LT
  • AutoCAD 2005 LT
  • AutoCAD 2006 LT
  • AutoCAD 2006 (issues exist with vista)
  • AutoCAD 2007  (issues exist with vista)
  • AutoCAD 2007 LT
  • AutoCAD 2008 LT
  • AutoCAD 2009 LT
  • AutoCAD 2010
  • AutoCAD 2010 LT
  • AutoCAD 2011
  • AutoCAD 2011 LT

Also check the notes regarding Vista Windows.

I have also tried it on the first LT version but found it to be incompatible due to lack of critical drawing functions and the lack of a 'support' folder. However, if you own this version and have upgraded then there may be no problem.

AutoCAD 2006 onwards has a number of differences to 2005 and earlier versions, with the custom menu installation being the change which affects ArborCAD. Therefore, users of 2006 programs need to follow a slightly different menu installation procedure which is explained in the manual pages. AutoCAD 2006+ will not operate under the Windows 98 environment.

ArborCAD will not work with any other CAD package such as TurboCAD, IntelliCAD etc.