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Microsoft® Windows® Supported Operating Systems: Vista (32-bit) XP Professional (32-bit) Computer and Software Requirements: RAM * Minimum: 512MB RAM (SolidWorks 2009 1GB RAM) Parts (< 200 features) and assemblies (< 1000 components) * Recommended: 1GB or more (SolidWorks 2009 and higher 2GB or higher RAM) Parts (more than 200 features) and assemblies (more than 1000 components) * Very large models: X64 processor with 6GB or more, parts with more than 1000 features, assemblies with more than 10000 components or models that exceed the limit of 32 bit architecture. * Virtual memory recommended to 2X the amount of RAM. Video * A certified OpenGL workstation graphics card and driver. For a listing of tested and certified graphics cards and driver combinations visit the Graphics Cards and Systems web site. CPU * Intel® and AMD® processors. Note: SolidWorks is not supported on Apple Mac® based machines. * eDrawings® is supported on Apple Macntosh®-based machines. Other * Mouse or other pointing device * DVD drive * Microsoft Excel 2002, 2003, or 2007 * Internet Explorer version 6.x or 7.x * Adobe Acrobat version 7.0.7 or higher Network * SolidWorks is tested only with Microsoft\\\'s Windows Networking and Active Directory network environments. * Novell networks and non-Windows based network storage devices are not tested or recommended. SNL Server Requirements: * USB or parallel port required. * Virtual servers are not supported for SNL. * Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Windows Server 2008® or Windows Server 2003® (recommended). * Recommended: DVD drive. Minimum: CD drive or Internet enabled network connection.

Many SolidWorks users were less than thrilled when SolidWorks 2008 introduced a new ribbon-style interface that mimicked Microsoft Office 2007. At that time, it made sense to incorporate an interface that was consistent with other new products from many companies. But Microsoft’s ribbon implementation was a disaster, because it locked to the top of the screen and consumed a lot of screen real estate.

SolidWorks 2009 corrects the ribbon menu blunder in a big way. You can undock the Command Manager and the Property Manager and park them anywhere. And anywhere really means anywhere — docked at any of the four sides of the screen or floated in the location of your choice. Anywhere also includes outside the application window if you are running SolidWorks 2009 in less than full-screen mode or even on another monitor in a dual-monitor configuration. If you opt to turn on the traditional toolbars, they also have this capability.

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