To run ArtCAM 2018 (including the portable version) effectively, your system should meet the following specifications: Minimum Requirement Recommended Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit) Windows 10/11 (64-bit) CPU 64-bit Intel or AMD (SSE2 support) Multi-core high-clock speed CPU RAM 16 GB or higher GPU 1 GB RAM (OpenGL 4.0 / DirectX 11) 2 GB+ RAM (Dedicated NVIDIA/AMD) Display 1280 x 1024 1920 x 1200 or 4K Storage 5 GB for application 500 GB+ for large 3D models [Sources: 1.3.1 , 1.3.10 ] Important Considerations
refers to a self-contained version of the popular CNC design and manufacturing software that can run directly from a USB drive or local folder without a formal installation process. Released by Autodesk before the product's official discontinuation, ArtCAM 2018 New ArtCAM 2018 portable
Using a "portable" build of ArtCAM 2018 offers specific advantages for CNC professionals and hobbyists: To run ArtCAM 2018 (including the portable version)