Before installing OptiFDTD, ensure the system requirements described below are
available. Updated on May 27, 2022.
Hardware and Operation System requirements
OptiFDTD requires the following minimum system configuration:
- Windows 10™ or 11™ 64-bit
- Intel or AMD64 multi-core x64 CPU
- 1 GB Diskspace
- 8 GB RAM
OptiFDTD recommends the following system configuration:
- Windows 10™ or 11™ 64-bit
- Intel® Core™ i7 (or higher) Processor
- 32Gb-64Gb RAM
Protection key
A hardware protection key is supplied with the software. To ensure that OptiFDTD
operates properly, verify the following:
- Â The protection key is properly connected to the USB port of the computer.
-  If you use more than one protection key, ensure that there is no conflict between the OptiFDTD protection key and the other keys.
Note: Use a switch box to prevent protection key conflicts. Ensure that the cable between the switch box and the computer is a maximum of one meter long.
OptiFDTD directory
By default, the OptiFDTD installer creates an OptiFDTD directory on your hard disk.
The OptiFDTD directory contains the following subdirectories:
-  BIN – contains executable files, dynamic linked libraries, and help files
-  SAMPLES – contains OptiFDTD examples
-  TMP – temporary directory used by OptiFDTD during operation
-  DOC – OptiFDTD support documentation
Installation
- OptiFDTD can be installed on Windows 10™ or 11™ 64-bit
- Linux 64-bit for 3D simulations, Linux enabled versions only (see the Release Notes for more information).
- We recommend that you exit all Windows programs before running the setup program.
Installing OptiFDTD on Windows operating systems
To install OptiFDTD on Windows operating systems, perform the following procedure.
Step | Action |
1 | Log on as the Administrator, or log onto an account with Administrator privileges. |
2 | Insert the OptiFDTD installation CD into your CD ROM drive. |
3 | On the Taskbar, click Start and select Run. The Run dialog box appears. |
4 | In the Run dialog box, type F:setup.exe, where F is your CD ROM drive. |
5 | Click OK and follow the screen instructions and prompts. |
6 | When the installation is complete, remove the CD from the CD ROM driveand reboot your computer. |