System Requirements

To use WebMolecules, you must have:

  • A modern Browser (e.g., Navigator 3, Explorer 4, or better)
  • If Macintosh: PowerPC with Mac OS 7.5 or higher
  • If PC: Pentium with Win 95/98/NT4 or higher
  • JavaScript/Java enabled in your browser
  • A 3D Viewer plug-in (see FREE Viewers)
  • 16 MB RAM (bare minimum – may not work in all cases!)
  • An Internet connection
  • A graphics card/monitor capable of at least 256 colors (8-bit)

For best results, you should have:

  • A new browser (e.g., Communicator 4, Explorer 5, or newer)
  • Or IE 4 with the Service Pak 2 upgrade
  • 32 MB of RAM or more
  • A video resolution of 800×600 (SVGA) or greater
  • A 16-bit (65,000+ colors) graphics card or better
  • Cookies enabled in your browser (optional – simplifies navigation)
  • For Macintosh: increase browser memory allocation to 9-15MB.

In general, any computer purchased in the last 3 years should be able to handle WebMolecules easily. If you have any questions or doubts (about WebMolecules, that is 🙂 feel free to drop us a note at [email protected]. We’ll answer within one business day.