System requirements
For optimal performance and stability of VxCraft, you should ensure that your computer meets the following minimum requirements. The recommended requirements ensure that you can use VxCraft to its full potential, especially when working with complex models and large projects. Hardware below the minimum requirements could lead to performance degradation and possible instability.
| Requirement | Minimum requirements | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 | Windows 10 |
| Processor | 64-bit Processor with 2,2 GHz | 64-bit Processor with 3,4 GHz |
| Memory | 1,5 GB | 3 GB |
| Graphic | Intel(R) HD Graphics 530 Graphics memory: 1GB Support for OpenGL 3.3 or higher |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX960 Graphics memory: 2GB |
| Installation size | 50Mb | 100Mb |
| Internet connection | optional for updates and additional downloads, as well as for viewing the online manual | |
| Default browser (Manual) |
To view the local manual, a common, modern browser with Javascript enabled should be set as the operating system's default browser. | |
| Screen resolution | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| Input devices | Mouse, Keyboard | |
Installation
The installation of VxCraft is a simple and fast process guided by a setup wizard. Before starting the installation, there is one important requirement to keep in mind.
Copy protection dongle<PRO>
In the VxCraft Pro Edition, a licensed copy protection dongle is used as part of the security measures. Please make sure that the supplied dongle is correctly connected to your computer. The dongle will be automatically detected and installed as soon as it is connected.
Current version
Before installing, it is recommended to check the website www.vxcraft.com to see if a more recent version of VxCraft is available.
Installation process
Start the downloaded or included setup wizard and follow the instructions. At the beginning of the installation process, you have the option to select the desired language. This selection determines the language of the program interface. Please note that you can change this setting at any time after the installation is complete in the Program Settings. After the installation is complete, you can start and use VxCraft immediately.
Programdata folder
Depending on the installation type (administrator mode or single user mode) of VxCraft, a specific folder is created. This folder contains important files such as templates, settings, sample projects and crash logs. Please note that VxCraft requires write permissions for this folder.
| Installation type | Folder path | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Administrator mode | %programdata%\VxCraft | C:\ProgramData\VxCraft |
| Single user mode (does not require admin rights) |
%AppData%\VxCraft | C:\Users\<Username>\AppData\Roaming\VxCraft |
Updates
Regular updates for VxCraft are available on our website www.vxcraft.com. These updates often contain important enhancements, including security-related updates, and we therefore recommend that you always keep VxCraft up to date.
Before installing an update, we recommend backing up the ProgramData folder. This folder contains important files such as templates, settings, and sample projects. By backing up this folder, you ensure that you can fall back on your previous data in case of complications during the update process.