Installation

System Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
Operating System	Windows 10 (64-bit)	Windows 11 (64-bit)
RAM	4 GB	8 GB or more
Disk Space	200 MB	500 MB (with Python support)
Graphics	OpenGL 3.3 compatible	Dedicated GPU with OpenGL 4.5
Display	1280 × 720	1920 × 1080 or higher (High-DPI supported)

Note

LinkCAD is a native Windows application built with Qt 6. macOS and Linux are not supported.

Download

Download the latest version from www.linkcad.com/download. A free trial is available — no registration required to evaluate.

Installation Steps

1. Run the downloaded LinkCAD-Setup.exe installer
2. Accept the license agreement
3. Choose an installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\LinkCAD)
4. Select components — the Python scripting extension is optional
5. Click Install and wait for completion
6. Launch LinkCAD from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut

Upgrading from a Previous Version

Install the new version over the existing installation. Your settings, session files, and license are preserved automatically.

Tip

LinkCAD checks for updates on startup. You can also check manually via Help → Check Updates.

Silent Installation

For enterprise deployment, LinkCAD supports silent installation:

LinkCAD-Setup.exe /S /D=C:\Program Files\LinkCAD

Trial Version

LinkCAD runs as a fully functional trial after first launch. After purchasing a license, enter your Registration Code to convert the trial into a registered version. No reinstallation required.

Uninstallation

Uninstall via Settings → Apps → LinkCAD or run the uninstaller from the installation directory. User settings stored in %APPDATA%\LinkCAD are preserved unless manually removed.