Always consult the official CSi ETABS Installation Guide for the exact version you are deploying, as requirements may change with major updates (e.g., v22 vs v21).
| Operating System | Compatibility | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Fully Supported (Recommended) | 64-bit only | | Windows 10 | Fully Supported | 64-bit (Version 1809 or later) | | Windows Server 2022 / 2019 | Supported | For network licensing & remote desktop | | macOS / Linux | Not Native | Requires Parallels Desktop, VMware Fusion, or Boot Camp (Intel Macs). Not recommended for M1/M2/M3 Macs without emulation risks. | Note: ETABS does not run natively on Linux, Chrome OS, or Android/iOS. 3. Hardware Requirements The following table breaks down the Minimum (software launches & runs simple models) vs. Recommended (complex high-rise, non-linear analysis, large output) specifications. etabs software requirements
Prepared For: Engineering & IT Departments Date: [Current Date] Subject: Minimum and Recommended System Requirements for ETABS (Version 20 / v21+) 1. Executive Summary ETABS (Extended Three-dimensional Analysis of Building Systems) is a powerful, finite element-based software for structural engineering. Its performance is heavily dependent on CPU speed, RAM capacity, and storage type. This report outlines the baseline minimum requirements to run the software and the recommended specifications for professional, high-productivity use. 2. Supported Operating Systems ETABS is a Windows-native application. Always consult the official CSi ETABS Installation Guide