Technical data sheet

Valid for: tucan series 2005 Rev. 7.1 01.03.2005, subject to change.

Released for following operating systems:

  • windows 2000 (most recent Service Pack)
  • Windows XP (mit aktuellem ServicePack)
  • SuSE Linux 9.0, 9.1 or 9.2.

The exact system configuration may need adjustments specifically for "tucan" with respect to settings, input, keys, output, etc.

Personal Computer

  • Intel-compatible PC

The strain on the processor as well as the memory usage are mainly dependent on the size and type of scene or model being created. The stated minimum equipment is supposed to be a minimal guideline.

  • Minimal requirements for small scenes:
    CPU Pentium 1 GHz
    RAM 512 MB
  • Minimal requirements for medial scenes:
    CPU Pentium 1.5 GHz
    RAM 512 MB
  • Recommended equipment:
    CPU Pentium 3 GHz
    RAM 1024 MB

Hard disk

Real-time models can range up and above of 100 MB depending on model size, type, and number and size of textures used. The hard disk should be dimensioned accordingly to guarantee enough capacity for the desired projects.

During the installation process of "tucan" – depending on the module and version - files with an overall size of up to 60 MB will be copied.

Graphics card

Driver: OpenGL from Rev. 1.2

Tested and approved are:

  • NVIDIA GeForce3
  • NVIDIA GeForce4
  • NVIDIA Quadro4 550 XGL (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro4 750 XGL (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro4 900 XGL (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA GeForce4 440 Go (DELL)
  • NVIDIA GeForce 6800 GT (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 4000 (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 3400 (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 3000 (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 1400 (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 1300 (3D-stereo support)
  • NVIDIA Quadro FX 1100 (3D-stereo support)
  • ATI FireGL X1-128

The used screen or any other device connected to the video-out has to fulfill the specifications of the graphics card.

Input devices

Windows or Linux compatible 3-button mouse.

Additional input device under Windows:Space Mouse "3Dconnexion Magellan Plus XT".

Licenses and dongles 

The use of a WIBU-dongle (program protection plug) with a matching individual license file becomes necessary for the operation of license protected programs. This plug for the USB-port (Universal Serial Bus) is part of any basic license for "tucan design" or "tucan view+". The licenses are only operational in connection with their individual dongle (node locked). The operation of single modules is only possible with a valid basic license.

The licenses included in any license file are only valid in connection with the corresponding dongle, a valid serial number and the overall operating system they have been generated for.