All current PlanSwift versions are compatible with both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows® Operating Systems.
PlanSwift had known issues with being installed to a Server or RD and may not be supported for issues related to this installation.
For your current version of PlanSwift to work optimally you should use it on a computer with at least the minimum system requirements.
1. To access the current system requirements, select the System Requirements button.
Minimum Requirements to Run PlanSwift
The minimum requirements allow PlanSwift programs to run; however, application performance is improved if you meet or exceed the recommendations below.
System Software Requirements
Desktop Computer
Windows® Operating System | Windows® XP SP2 (SP3 recommended) Windows 7 Windows 8, 8.1 Windows 10 |
Processor | Intel or AMD Dual Core or better 32 Bit / 2.6GHz Intel or AMD Dual Core or better 64 Bit / 1.8GHz |
Memory | 4GB |
Monitor/Resolution | Super VGA (1024x768)min |
Graphics | 512MB dedicated graphics card |
Free Hard Drive Space | 10GB |
Internet Connection | An unrestricted connection is required for Activating the product, receiving updates, viewing the help files, forum, etc. |
Web Browser | Internet Explorer 6 |
Additional Software | In order to use the Excel functions in PlanSwift 9, you must have Microsoft® Excel® 2003, 2007, 2010 (32-bit editions only) In order to use the Excel functions in PlanSwift 10.2, you must have a Microsoft® Excel® version capable of handling .xlsx filename extensions. Microsoft® Outlook® 2003, 2007, 2010 (32 bit editions only) For additional information regarding Office 2010 64bit click here |
Recommendations for Improved Performance
Desktop Computer
Processor | Intel i-5, i7, 2.33GHz , 6MB L2 cache 1333MHz front side bus or equivalent |
Memory | 8GB or more DDR3 |
Graphics Memory | 1GB or more |
Monitor/Resolution | 1280 x 1024 or more and support for multiple monitors |
Free Hard Drive Space | 150GB 7200rpm SATA (or larger network storage) |
Connectivity | High Speed Internet Connection for downloading plan files, sending/receiving project information via 'Email Job', downloading program updates and viewing the help files, forum, etc. |
Web Browser | Internet Explorer 7 |
2. Confirm your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed.
Note: PlanSwift does not run on the Macintosh operating system. Please consider using a Windows emulator like Parallels.
Also note: PlanSwift 10.2's Excel Integration requires an Excel version that is able to handle .xltx and .xlsx file extensions.