Required for compiling custom Fortran procedures. 🌐 Network & License Requirements
If you use a MacBook Pro M3 Max, allocate 8 cores and 16GB RAM to your Windows VM and turn off "Dynamic Desktop" scaling to avoid UI lag.
If you are a professional engineer buying a machine today:
Aspen HYSYS uses a strict licensing mechanism that requires constant communication with a license server. Aspen Hysys System Requirements
Often required for handling shared component libraries and user databases. Development Tools:
| Component | Aspen HYSYS V11 / V12 | Aspen HYSYS V14 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 (64-bit) or newer; Windows Server 2016 or newer | Windows 10, 11 (64-bit); Windows Server 2016, 2019, 2022 | | Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5 (2.8 GHz+) or equivalent | Intel Core i5, i7, i9, or Xeon; Multi-core recommended | | Memory (RAM) | Minimum: 8 GB Recommended: 16 GB | Minimum: 8 GB Recommended: 16 GB or more | | Storage (HDD/SSD) | Minimum: 100-150 GB free space | Minimum: 150 GB free space (SSD recommended) | | Graphics (GPU) | DirectX 10 capable graphics card | DirectX 10 or higher capable graphics card | | Display Resolution | 1280 x 1024 or higher | 1280 x 1024 or higher (higher for complex P&IDs) | | Prerequisites | .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8, SQL Express | .NET Framework 3.5, 4.8+, SQL Express |
A dedicated workstation laptop or desktop featuring an Intel Core i7/i9 (or AMD equivalent), 32GB RAM, a 1TB NVMe SSD, and a dedicated graphics card is necessary to handle complex industrial simulations efficiently. Required for compiling custom Fortran procedures
100 Mbps connection for license management and online features. Recommended Hardware (High Performance)
Necessary if you plan to develop C++ custom procedures.
Aspen Hysys relies on a standalone or network license manager to run. Often required for handling shared component libraries and
Aspen Hysys supports the following operating systems:
Office 2016, 2019, or 365 (32-bit Visio is specifically required for some legacy features). Database: