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You're only a moment away from easy programming, world-class support, and edit-free NC code. Click the button below to start downloading ESPRIT, and be sure to look below to learn how to install and activate ESPRIT.

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System Requirements

Recommended Hardware Specifications
CPU Intel Core i7 or i9
GPU Open GL compatible, minimum 4GB VRAM
RAM 16 GB* minimum
Disk space 500 GB NVMe** solid-state drive (SSD)
Ports 1 available USB port required for the ESPRIT security system
Recommended System Specifications
Operating system Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11
Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8
ESPRIT License Server (Server Security Manager)
RAM 2 GB minimum
Ports 1 available USB port required for the ESPRIT security system
Network Static IP Address
Operating System Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2012, 2016, or 2019
Software Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8, Safenet Sentinel Drivers Version 7.4.2

*   Minimum RAM requirements to run ESPRIT alone. 32 GB or more is recommended if you plan to run ESPRIT concurrently with other memory-intensive software (e.g., 3D CAD applications).
**  The recommended NVMe SSDs offer faster access and transfer than SATA bus SSDs. Pro-model SATA SSDs are also acceptable.

Installation Instructions

Please follow the steps below for the installation of ESPRIT.

  1. Once you have downloaded the ISO, right-click on the ISO file and choose “mount”*
  2. Click on “This PC” and double-click on the DVD drive for ESPRIT
  3. Right-click on ESPRIT.exe and choose “Run as administrator” to start the installation
  4. Click “Install product,” located on the left of the display
  5. Scroll through the license agreement and check the box to read and accept the license terms
  6. Click “Next step,” located on the left of the display
  7. Use the default selection for typical installation and choose “Next step,” located on the left of the display
  8. On the software activation page, check both boxes:
    1. The customer code and serial number are located on your ESPRIT USB security key
    2. Enter a valid email address
  9. Click “Ready to install,” located to the left
  10. At the end of installation, click “Finalize Installation”.
  11. Click “Skip Security Activation”
  12. Click “Finish installation”
  13. ESPRIT should start automatically.
  14. If you have not setup your license, ESPRIT Security Manager starts automatically. Continue with license activation instructions.

*If you’re using Windows 7, you’ll need a third-party application to mount the ISO image file. We recommend the Virtual Clone Drive by Elby.

NVIDIA 3D Preferred Graphics Processor Setting
  1. After the NVIDIA hardware and drivers are correctly installed, right-click on any empty point on the desktop.
  2. Select NVIDIA Control Panel from the context menu.
  3. In the NVIDIA Control Panel, click on Manage 3D Settings.
  4. Click on the Program Settings tab.
  5. Click on the dropdown menu under Select a program to customize
    1. Find and select ESPRIT from the list of programs.
    2. If you cannot find it in the list, click Add, select ESPRIT from the program list, and click Add Selected Program.
  6. Click on the dropdown menu under Select the preferred graphics processor for this program: and select High- performance NVIDIA Processor.

Activating Local/Non-Network License

Make sure your ESPRIT USB security key is plugged in. 

  1. On the Security Manager (x64) toolbar select the blue activation button located to the top left 
  2. Select activate or get license with the internet 
  3. Enter your customer code and serial number located on your ESPRIT USB security key 
  4. Select finish 
  5. You can set any license as a default by double clicking the license, a green arrow will show next to it indicating that it has been set as a default 
  6. Close the security manager and you can now open ESPRIT

Activating Floating License

  1. On the Security Manager (x64) toolbar, click the blue activation button to the top left 
  2. Select "add server connection" 
  3. Type in the IP address of the license server in both the name field and the IP address field (note: it is preferable for connection speed if you only use the IP address for both fields, but you can browse to the server instead) 
  4. You should then see the licenses shown under the server pc name 
  5. Close the security manager and you can now open ESPRIT 

How to Register?

If you do not have a registration:

  • Activate your license then open ESPRIT, you will get a window asking you to register. Fill this registration window and you will get an e-mail that confirm your registration.
  • Or contact us by email at esprit@hexagon.com and include your:
    • First Name
    • Last Name
    • Email Address
    • Phone Number
    • Company
    • License Serial Number

Once you register you will have access to ESPRIT Web.

About ESPRIT Web

ESPRIT Web is a valuable source of information for learning more about ESPRIT. In it, you can:

  • Share ideas and network in discussion forums
  • Browse the Machine Center for machine models and post processors
  • View instructional videos and learn about new features with each new release

For help with installation or use of ESPRIT TNG, please log your request in ESPRIT Web and a member of our team will respond to you shortly.

How to access ESPRIT web?

Go to ESPRIT web and log in.
If you do not have a registration yet, please see our "How to register?" section.

How to Get Support?

If you:

  • cannot download ESPRIT,
  • would like to receive physical media,
  • need assistance for installing ESPRIT,
  • need assistance for ESPRIT License Server set up,
  • or for any other installation issue, 

please login to ESPRIT web to request support, or email us at esprit.support@hexagon.com.