Flare System Requirements
For Autodesk Flare 2012 Software
Operating System
Autodesk® Flare™ 2012 software is supported only on the following operating systems:
Operating System | Version |
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Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® Desktop with Workstation Option for 64-bit x86-64 AMD/Intel | 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7 |
CentOS for 64-bit x86-64 AMD/Intel | 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.7 |
Determining the Appropriate OS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system is a commercial Linux distribution, which requires a subscription fee. Red Hat offers several types of enterprise-class support, along with training, documentation, and consulting. This distribution is recommended for most users, especially if you need assistance with Linux system administration and configuration. Note that Autodesk does not provide Linux system administration and configuration support. For more information, contact Red Hat.
CentOS is a free, enterprise-class Linux distribution derived from the Red Hat Enterprise Linux sources. It is built and maintained by the online community. Unofficial support and documentation are freely available online, through mailing lists, and discussion groups. Use this distribution if you are an experienced Linux user and do not need support with Linux system administration and configuration. For more information, contact CentOS.
Hardware Requirements
At a minimum, Autodesk® Flare™ 2012 software requires these supported hardware specifications:
Component | Minimum | Notes |
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CPU | AMD64 or Intel 64 Two Single-Core, or one Dual-Core., 64-bit configuration |
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RAM | 8GB or more | Matching the Autodesk® Flame®/Autodesk® Inferno® system memory configuration is recommended. |
HDD | 500 MB free drive space |
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Network Card | On-board GigE |
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Graphics Card | NVidia® Quadro® and Quadro FX series graphic cards. | *See the certified hardware page. |
Audio Card | ALSA compatible card |
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Monitor | Single screen, resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 |
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Optical Drive | DVD-ROM |
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Peripherals | Keyboard, Mouse | Pen tablet is recommended |
Learn more about certified hardware for Autodesk Flare on the certified hardware page.
Qualified Drivers
The drivers specified in this section were used for the qualification process. While it may be possible to use Flare successfully with other drivers, Autodesk strongly recommends using qualified drivers.
Component | Description | Driver Version |
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Display Driver | Linux driver for qualified NVIDIA Quadro FX family display cards | |
Audio Driver | ALSA—Generic ALSA audio driver | |
Pen Tablet Driver* | Wacom—Latest pen tablet driver for Wacom® Intuos2 tablet, Intuos3 and Intuos4 tablet support |
*See the certified hardware page.
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