System Requirements

WaveOrtho runs on both macOS and Windows (64-bit required) operating systems and a mixture of both macOS and Windows computers is supported. We highly recommend using a dedicated server and, if using Windows, we require the server-version of the operating system. Check this page for our software and hardware specifications and recommendations.

Server

Recommended Server

Mac mini

Processor M2 Pro
Memory 32GB
Storage 1TB SSD
Ethernet 10 Gigabit Ethernet
External Storage 2TB USB External HDD

Hardware Requirements

Recommended Minimum Required
CPU Apple M2 Pro
OR
Intel XEON Quad Core 		Intel Core i5
Memory 32 GB (Apple M2 Pro)
OR
32 GB (Intel) 		16 GB
Storage 1 TB SSD 512 GB SSD
Because storage speed is very important, we recommend using a solid-state drive (SSD).
Backup Storage 2 TB HDD (SSD Preferred) 1 TB HDD (SSD Preferred)
Server must be dedicated to WaveOrtho software only (do not use your server as a workstation)
Virtual servers are not supported

Operating System Requirements

Please do not update your operating system without ensuring it is listed here and has been approved
Platform Operating System Pipeline Waimea North Shore
Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard

supported

not supported

not supported

Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard

supported

supported

not supported

Windows Server 2016 Standard

supported

supported

not supported

Windows Server 2019 Standard

not supported

supported

supported

Windows Server 2022 Standard

not supported

not supported

supported

Mac OS X 10.10 (Yosemite)

supported

not supported

not supported

Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

supported

not supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.12 (Sierra)

supported

not supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)

supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.14 (Mojave)

not supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.15 (Catalina)

not supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 11 (Big Sur)

not supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 12 (Monterey)

not supported

supported

supported

Mac macOS 13 (Ventura)

not supported

not supported

supported

Mac macOS 14 (Sonoma)

not supported

not supported

supported

Workstation

Hardware Requirements

Recommended Minimum Required
CPU Apple M2
OR
Intel Core i5 		Intel Core i3
Memory 16 GB 8 GB
Mac Windows
Screen Resolution 1280 x 950 or higher 1280 x 1024 or higher

Operating System Requirements

Please do not update your operating system without ensuring it is listed here and has been approved
Platform Operating System Pipeline Waimea North Shore
Windows Windows 7 SP1

supported

not supported

not supported

Windows Windows 8

supported

not supported

not supported

Windows Windows 8.1

supported

not supported

not supported

Windows Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise

supported

supported

supported

Windows Windows 11

not supported

not supported

supported

Mac OS X 10.11 (El Capitan)

supported

not supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.12 (Sierra)

supported

not supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.13 (High Sierra)

supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.14 (Mojave)

not supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 10.15 (Catalina)

not supported

supported

not supported

Mac macOS 11 (Big Sur)

not supported

partially supported

not supported

Mac macOS 12 (Monterey)

not supported

partially supported

supported

Mac macOS 13 (Ventura)

not supported

not supported

supported

Mac macOS 14 (Sonoma)

not supported

not supported

supported

There are known issues with creating, viewing, and printing some documents when using Waimea on Big Sur and Monterey

iPad Operating System Requirements

iPads must be able to run iPadOS 17 or higher


Recommended Workstations

Mac Mini, iMac, Mac Laptop

Processor M1, M2, or M3
Memory 16GB
Storage 256GB SSD
Screen Resolution 1280 x 950 or higher

Browsers

North Shore now supports browser usage and works with the following browsers for each operating system

Mac

Safari 15 minimum
Safari is highly recommended. Chrome 95 or higher may be used if you are unable to update to Safari 15 or higher

Windows

Microsoft Edge 95 minimum
Edge is highly recommended. Chrome 95 or higher may be used if you are unable to update to Edge 95 or higher

Other System Requirements

Network

Recommended Minimum Required
Server 1,000 Mbps 1,000 Mbps
Workstations 1,000 Mbps (wired) 100 Mbps

Note: Wireless connections can be used, but they are slower and less reliable

Satellite Offices

With sufficient internet speeds in all locations, WaveOrtho does not require remote desktop or terminal to run satellite offices

Printers

Slips

Similar in size to a #10 envelope (7 5/8" x 3 1/2"; vertical perforation 4 3/4" from left).

Slips can be ordered from TopFormData.com item number 3115 or 3145. When ordering, be sure to specify "No Appointment/Receipt Imprint".

Slips must be printed on a laser printer.

Cards

The same size as business card (2" x 3 1/2").

Cards can be printed on most Dymo LabelWriter Printers. Their current model is the LabelWriter 450 Turbo.

You can use the Appointment Card paper (Dymo #30374) or Continuous Receipt paper (Dymo #30270)

Letters

Full page letter or A4 paper.

Can be printed on any laser printer.

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