The dealers have just completed training on the software, so it should be shipping to the dealers shortly.
Based on the observations at training, the following is required for the seminar.

Should your PC not have the minimum (preferably the recommended) resources as noted below and you fall behind due to your PC locking up, we can not stop the entire class until your PC is rebooted.  I know this sounds harsh, but it's only fair to your fellow students.

 

Computer Requirements for Seminar - What's New in Artista V 5.0?

 

Please check your computer for the following requirements for version 5

 

Hardware

Minimum

Recommended by Bernina

CPU

Pentium III (500) or higher

Pentium IV or higher is recommended

Operating System

Windows 2000

Windows XP ( Home or Professional)

Internet Browser

Internet Explorer

Internet Explorer 6

Memory

128 mb

256mb-512mb is recommended

It is important that you research your laptop to make sure that it does not have memory that is shared with the Video Card.  If your computer shares the memory with the video card you may wish to get the maximum amount of memory that your computer will allow.

 ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS

The new version takes a lot of computer resources.  Reneah strongly suggests the following to help conserve as much resources for the program that we can.  So not to take time away from learning the new features of the artista software due to computers lagging behind, re-booring, etc. she asks that the following be done before the seminar.

 

  1. Have new V5.0 loaded on your laptop.
  2. Turn off all screen savers
  3. Do not put photos of family ETC.  as a backdrop for your desktop.  
  4. Cleanup as many unnecessary icons from the desktop.
  5. Defrag your computer before the seminar.  It is best to do this in SAFE MODE.
  6. Also, have your computer set for NO HIBERNATION.
  7. Have your dongle on a USB extender.  NO HUB per Bernina!