System Requirements

KAS-IDE and KAS Simulator are compatible with any PC having this minimum hardware:

These are the minimum system requirements for the KAS-IDE.

Element

Description

Connectivity
  • 1 Ethernet port, at either 100MB or 1GB.
  • See Note #2.

Display
  • WXGA+ (1440 x 900) or higher-resolution monitor with 24-bit, 16.7M colors.
  • See Note #1.

Memory

1GB RAM (for 32-bit) or 2GB RAM (for 64-bit) or greater (recommended for complex applications).

.NET Framework

4.8.1

Processor Type

Intel® Pentium® M or equivalent processor at 1.5GHz or greater.

Storage

16GB (for 32-bit) or 20GB (for 64-bit) of free space on hard disk.

Supported Operating Systems
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 (32-bit or 64-bit).
  • Microsoft® Windows® 11 (64-bit).
  • For optimal performance, verify the operating system is fully updated with the latest patches.

Web Browser
  • A modern web browser is required to access the web server and online help.
  • We recommend Microsoft Edge.

    1. Better results are achieved with OpenGL and 3D cards.
    2. A 100MB network is required to allow the KAS-IDE to Runtime communication to work in all conditions.
      The AKD WorkBench AutoTuner and Scope both require 100MB of bandwidth to function properly.


  • See Connect Remotely about the ports used by the KAS-IDE.
    The ports may need to be opened to support connecting from an external network.