Materialise Magics Essentials

Hardware

CP​U

• Intel Core i7
• AMD Phenom II X4/X6 at 3.0 GHz or higher with SSE2 technology

Memory

• 16 GB RAM or higher

Free disk space

• Win 64-bit system
• 2 GB of free disk space

Display

• 1920 x 1080 resolution or higher
• 32-bit color depth (true color)

Video card

• NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 480, or better
• DirectX 11 compatible video card
• At least 1 GB of memory
• At least a memory interface width of 192-bit (256-bit is recommended)

Software

Is only supported on Windows 64-bit:

• Windows 10 version 21H1 or later
• Windows 8/8.1

Is recommended on:

• Windows Pro edition
• Windows Enterprise edition

Is not supported on:

• Windows 98
• Windows 2000
• Windows XP 
• Windows Vista 
• Windows Server Editions
• Virtualization systems such as VMWare

Materialise Magics Essentials does not run natively on Mac OS X, Linux, or any other operating system not listed above.

.NET 4.5 or later, and a working internet connection during the installation is required.

Magics Essentials is a data preparation tool, available to order online as a flexible monthly or yearly subscription plan. Magics is a data preparation and build preparation tool that can be enhanced with optional modules. Take a look at this table that compares both products.

Yes, you need to be connected to the internet.

Magics Essentials is installed on your computer as a desktop app. It doesn’t run from the cloud; however, you need to be connected to the internet for authorization purposes.

Files and projects created with Magics Essentials are saved locally.

Magics Essentials is designed to work independently from any machine or technology. Its features will always be available regardless of whether you own a printing machine, use an external 3D printing service, or decide to switch to a different machine or technology.

Yes, your trial version will start as soon as you log in. The login process requires that you enter your personal and payment details; however, you won’t be charged during the 30-day free trial period. (We only use this information for verification purposes.)

You have two subscription options: monthly and yearly.

You don’t need to do anything after your 30-day free trial. Your subscription will automatically change to either a monthly or yearly plan (depending on your initial choice).

If you prefer not to continue with Magics Essentials, please cancel your subscription before the trial ends. If you don’t cancel your subscription, you will automatically be charged.

By paying your monthly/yearly subscription, you will automatically have access to:

• Magics Essentials
• Support from our application engineers via email (in English)
• A maintenance contract with access to the latest version, including updated 3D printing tools and functionalities
• Access to MyAccount, allowing you to easily manage your subscription

2Checkout is Materialise’s e-commerce partner. 2Checkout will be responsible for your billing and invoicing information.

Canceling your subscription is fast and easy! Log in to MyAccount, go to “My Products,” and click “Stop automatic license renewal.”

This can be done via the MyAccount area.

2Checkout uses your email address as the unique identifier. As long as you use the same email address to purchase your subscriptions, they will all end up under the same account.

For more questions and answers on online payments and order issues, please go to the 2Checkout Shopper FAQ page.

In order to start using Magics Essentials, you have to activate it using your user ID and activation code. Both have been sent to the email you specified when you purchased the software. Don’t worry! It can take a few hours to process the order.

Upgrading to the newest software version is free of charge.

Materialise will email all paying and trial customers when a new software version is available. Alternatively, you can go to MyAccount and navigate to the “My Products” tab. Click “Upgrade Now” to proceed.

When you receive the email with the upgrade information, please use the installation pack attached to the email to install the newest version of the software product. After the installation, activate the update by launching Magics Essentials software and filling out your user ID and activation code in the dialog box.

Please note: the newest Magics Essentials version will be installed without removing the previous version(s) that you already own.

1. When you start Magics Essentials, a dialog will pop up.
2. Enter your user ID and activation code, then press "OK."
3. You are now ready to use Magics Essentials!

Note: in case of an error message, double-check the following:

• Your user ID and activation code are correct
• The computer's time and date are synchronized with your current location via the internet
• Your trial period. You will not be able to start a free trial a second time