# System Requirements and Preparation

#### CGI Studio Package Installation/Unpacking Requirements  


Please be aware of the following requirements when installing CGI Studio,

- Make sure you have administrator privileges.
- As some .dll files may be blocked by Windows due to security reasons, you may have to manually unblock individual .dll files to complete the installation process.
- For safety reasons, please notify your IT department when installing this software.

#### Software Development Environment Required  


##### Software Development Environment for Host  


Install the following software for host development if not yet available:

- Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 (Update 3) or 2017
- Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable Package x64
- .NET Runtime 4.8 - Redistributable Package and .Net FW can be downloaded free of charge from [<span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/</span>](http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/)
- CMake 3.19.0 - CMake can be downloaded free of charge from [<span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">http://www.cmake.org/</span>](http://www.cmake.org/)
- Python 2.7.x or 3.6.5 (or higher)

<p class="callout info">For execution only, redistributable package is sufficient. For widget development,  
 MS Visual Studio (min. C++ and C#) or   
 MS Visual Studio C++ Express Edition and MS Visual Studio 2015 (minimal) C# Express Edition is mandatory.   
</p>

#### Software Development Environment for Target Platforms  


Please refer to the <span style="color: rgb(230, 126, 35);">[Application Development](https://doc316en.candera.eu/shelves/5-application-development)</span> section of this document for device specific target setup documentation.

#### Monitor resolution (recommended)

FHD(1920×1080) or higher display

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