Technical

System Requirements

Before installing GstarCAD, verify that your computer meets the following specifications.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum and recommended specifications for GstarCAD.

COMPONENTMINIMUMRECOMMENDED
Processor
1.6 GHzMulti-core, 2 GHz+
Memory
2 GB8 GB or more
Graphics
1 GB GPU2 GB or more
Storage
1 GB free10 GB+ SSD
Display
1024 x 8001080p or 4K

Additional Requirements

  • Administrator privileges are required to install GstarCAD and licensing tools.
  • Microsoft .NET 8.0 (only for custom software development).
  • The network license server and all workstations using network-licensed applications must support the TCP/IP protocol.
System Requirements PDF

Operating System Compatibility

Select your platform for detailed version support.

Windows
macOS
Linux

Desktop

  • Windows 11

  • Windows 10

    Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise (v1507+). LTSC and Windows 10 S are not supported.

  • Windows 8.1

    Core, Pro, Enterprise (with KB2919355).

  • Windows 7 SP1

    Home Premium, Pro, Enterprise, Ultimate.

    • Server

  • Windows Server 2022

    Essentials, Standard, Datacenter.

  • Windows Server 2019

    Standard, Datacenter.

  • Windows Server 2016

    Standard, Datacenter.

    • Important Installation Notes

    • GstarCAD and its associated tools are developed and compiled with Visual Studio 2022. The operating system must correctly install the Visual Studio 2022 runtime library.
    • If you encounter issues during installation or startup, try right-clicking the installation file to extract it and manually install the Visual Studio 2022 runtime. If the issue persists, an operating system upgrade is required.
    • During installation and registration, right-click the icon and select "Run as administrator".
    • If your antivirus software triggers alerts during installation, allow all actions to ensure a successful installation.

    GstarCAD has a separate installation file for each operating system.

    Operating System Compatibility

    Select your platform for detailed version support.

    macOS

    Supported

    Apple Silicon

    M1, M2, M3, M4, M5

    Not Supported

    Intel Processors

    Older Macs with Intel chips

    GstarCAD 2026 for macOS is available exclusively for Mac computers with Apple Silicon processors (M1 through M5). Older Macs with Intel processors are not supported.

    Operating System Compatibility

    Select your platform for detailed version support.

    Linux
    Supported Distributions

  • Ubuntu

    64-bit AMD/Intel

  • Debian

    64-bit AMD/Intel

  • Astra Linux

    64-bit AMD/Intel

    • GstarCAD for Linux supports Ubuntu, Debian and Astra Linux distributions (64-bit AMD/Intel systems). The program is designed for stable operation in professional environments and enables working with DWG files on the Linux platform.
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