The Name Generator Service supplies unique names to items placed in the model database. Although we recommend installing the Name Generator Service on the same computer as the reference data software, you can install the Name Generator Service on any computer running on the Windows domain.
Refer to Install Smart 3D Client Software for setup instructions.
Hardware Requirements
For optimal performance, the following minimum hardware requirements are recommended:
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2 Ghz Intel Core i5 processor
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Minimum of 4 GB memory
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100 BaseT or higher network interface
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Minimum of 22 MB hard drive disk space on the drive where Name Generator Service is installed
Prerequisite Software
For optimal performance, the following minimum software requirements are recommended:
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For large installations: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 or Microsoft Windows Server 2022.
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For small installations: Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit (maximum 20 connections)
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Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8 or later
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
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64-bit Oracle Client if you are using Oracle as your database
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If you are using Microsoft SQL Server as your database server, you must Install Microsoft SQL Server OLE DB Driver on the computer running the Name Generator Service.
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If you are installing the Name Generator Service on the database server computer, you must register the Microsoft SQL Server. For more information, see Register Microsoft SQL Server.