System Requirements

Windows 11
or Windows 10 (version 1809 or newer)
or Windows Server 2019
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64-bit CPU (Intel/AMD x64 or ARM64)
Optional: A pen or drawing tablet that supports Windows Ink
Recommended: A CPU that supports AVX2
Recommended: A GPU or APU that supports Direct3D 11, such as an NVIDIA GeForce, AMD Radeon, Intel Arc, Intel Iris (Plus or Xe), or Intel HD/UHD
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Documentation
Documentation

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