System Requirements

Operating System

Minimum: Windows 10

Recommended: Windows 11

CPU

Minimum: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)

Recommended: 2.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo / AMD Athlon 64 X2

Larger jurisdictions should consider the fastest processor available, within their budget, for improved performance.

RAM

Minimum: 1 GB RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit) 

Recommended: 4GB

Larger jurisdictions should consider larger amounts of RAM for improved performance (4 GB is the maximum for 32bit operating systems).

Hard drive

1GB per-installation; 4GB per-database

Roadsoft install is approximately 125 MB. For small jurisdictions, Roadsoft database is approximately 50 MB. Larger jurisdictions can expect database sizes around, or in excess of, 4 GB.

Graphics

LDC Minimum: 1024 x 600

Roadsoft Minimum: 1024 x 768

The Laptop Data Collector can also support a netbook resolution of 1024x600.

Roadsoft will run on a screen of 1024x768, but not all windows will fit.

Recommended: 1600x1200 w/ 32 bit color mode

GPS for Laptop Data Collector

The LDC can connect with USB GPS units that support NMEA 0183, such as the Globalsat BU-353-S4 and BU-353-N5, as well as the various versions of the VK-162. External Trimble GNSS receivers like the R1 and R2 can also be connected to a laptop or tablet via Bluetooth. See Roadsoft LDC Trimble R2 GPS Receiver Setup for more information.

For more information on GPS compatibility, contact Roadsoft Tech Support.

Roadsoft Mobile

Roadsoft Mobile is designed for tablet devices, but will also run on most modern phones. Devices must have access to wireless/data service.

SQL Server

Roadsoft requires the use of SQL Server or SQL Server Express to build and host databases.

Even if your agency has a licensed version of SQL Server, we recommend using our packaged instance of SQL Server Express.

Minimum: SQL Server/SQL Server Express 2014

Microsoft announced they will be ending extended support of SQL Server 2014 in July, 2024. CTT will stop support of SQL Server 2014 in December, 2024.

Recommended: SQL/SQL Server Express 2022

Supported: SQL/SQL Server Express versions *2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, & 2022