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Topic Title: Dialux / Relux software users? Topic Summary: Created On: 05 January 2013 06:00 PM Status: Post and Reply |
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 05 January 2013 06:00 PM
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I've been looking at Dialux, and it seems a really good program. Unfortunately my current computer would not be able to run it, so, if you currently use Dialux, could you recommend to me the computer spec needed for it to run well?
Thanks Alan. |
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05 January 2013 07:50 PM
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Alan, I'm not a dialux user but Relux works perfectly on both my computers, the smallest being the laptop which is 8GB Memory with 500 GB HDD.
The broadband speed is what may hold you up because you will be importing photometric data via the on-line directory in most cases. Zs |
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05 January 2013 08:02 PM
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I use Relux too, works great but like Zs says, a broadband connection is handy because you don't need to store all the libraries and can use the online ones to add the data you need.
Stu |
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06 January 2013 11:18 AM
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I've just bought a 2nd hand PC, which, hopefully will run one of these programs, £40, P4 2.8Ghz, 360Gb HD, 1Gb ram, which will need upgrading, even with that, it should be less than £70 all in, so a bargain I think.
Thanks Alan. |
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06 January 2013 11:24 AM
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Why wont the programme run? Is it because you may have bought a W7 64bit programme where a lot of programmes use the 32bit system? If so you can download a programme called VMware - use the free version - run it on your PC - and install a verified version of W - XP and then you can run anything again!
Tom 
------------------------- Tom .... ( The TERMINATOR ). handyTRADESMAN ... haha Castle Builders Why did Nick Clegg cross the road? Because he said he wouldn't! I can resist anything..... except temptation!  ( Karl Gunn ).
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06 January 2013 12:01 PM
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I've got a 10 year old Mac now. Does (most of) what I want, but these programs are Windows only, thus the need to get another comp.
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06 January 2013 09:46 PM
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You can download the user maunal for Dialux from their website, which should give you a system requirements specification.
Dialux Manuals The question was also answered back in 2008 in the user Forums which seems about equivalent to the specification you are talking about, you will just need to check that the graphics card is compatible. You only need VMWare if you have the home user versions of Windows. With professional versions of Windows you can download the virtual software from Microsoft. The MAC version of VMWare is Boot Camp which allows you to load Windows onto your Mac, but you will need to check compatibility of Mac OS, Boot Camp and Windows. Kind regards Donald Lane |
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07 January 2013 02:10 PM
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You can download the user maunal for Dialux from their website, which should give you a system requirements specification. Dialux Manuals The question was also answered back in 2008 in the user Forums which seems about equivalent to the specification you are talking about, you will just need to check that the graphics card is compatible. You only need VMWare if you have the home user versions of Windows. With professional versions of Windows you can download the virtual software from Microsoft. The MAC version of VMWare is Boot Camp which allows you to load Windows onto your Mac, but you will need to check compatibility of Mac OS, Boot Camp and Windows. Kind regards Donald Lane Really you'll only need VMWare if you're running a 64bit CPU as some programmes wont run on 64bit and the cheeky MS peeps know this and only allow it via their W7 Pro version - I only found out after buying the home edition - mind you with 32bits you can only use up to 3.5kHz of memory wher with 64bit it will run more. Tom
------------------------- Tom .... ( The TERMINATOR ). handyTRADESMAN ... haha Castle Builders Why did Nick Clegg cross the road? Because he said he wouldn't! I can resist anything..... except temptation! ( Karl Gunn ).
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07 January 2013 03:04 PM
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Has there been a subtle change in the laws of physics? - Andy. |
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09 January 2013 05:00 PM
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I've used both Dialux and Relux and have to say that I've found Relux is just as good and Freeeeeeee!
------------------------- Amanda 'At some point we all must chose between what is right and what is awesome' |
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10 January 2013 08:40 AM
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Has there been a subtle change in the laws of physics? - Andy. Haha! Duh! Sorry that should read 3.5 Giga-bytes of RAM! 
Tom
------------------------- Tom .... ( The TERMINATOR ). handyTRADESMAN ... haha Castle Builders Why did Nick Clegg cross the road? Because he said he wouldn't! I can resist anything..... except temptation! ( Karl Gunn ).
Edited: 10 January 2013 at 09:22 AM by tomgunn |
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