- Use the offline installer if you have a poor internet connection.
- The offline files can also be used to install FieldWorks on multiple machines.
- To install offline, you will need both the offline installer and the latest patch (if needed).
- To automatically download updates as they are released:
- Choose Tools -> Options or click Options from the Welcome dialog.
- On the Updates tab, select “Automatically download updates for FieldWorks” and select which updates you would like.
- Most computers made in 2010 or later have a 64-bit operating system and can run the 64-bit version of FieldWorks. It allows for more addressable memory space, allowing large projects to run more quickly.
- You will need the 32-bit version of FieldWorks if you have a 32-bit operating system.
- Types of Installations:
- Custom will allow you to select which languages to install.
- Complete (and Typical) will install all the available program features.
If you have trouble installing, click the button that opens an installation log and send that to flex_errors@sil.org to get help.For more information on upgrading from FieldWorks 6 or earlier, see here.
Following is the MD5 hash of each of the download packages, should you wish to use this to verify the download completed successfully.
| Package |
MD5 hash |
| 9.1.18 Online 64-bit |
f37415f0b8e5e445e8cb72a7e4b9f00a |
| 9.1.18 Online 32-bit |
f1935c7dedf1ee0bed08444067fcfeac |
| 9.1.18 Offline 64-bit |
19b0202cae057f95e2afbfbf7b0c0532 |
| 9.1.18 Offline 32-bit |
242cf163a4744ff915fb9994e1efd6de |
| 9.1.19 Patch 64-bit |
042de0f077334e6baf9d9a8f2054f59f |
| 9.1.19 Patch 32-bit |
f246f8cfcffd91cdd1f5a06e36920bfb |
| 9.1.20 Patch 64-bit |
36e8430837e8da1cc0e0210bc65d9a33 |
| 9.1.20 Patch 32-bit |
083b4ab2df1e01c635c18ecb930d8572 |
| 9.1.21 Patch 64-bit |
51f870599a80154f12f96eb7edc0d16f |
| 9.1.21 Patch 32-bit |
c33ce7b8cbf83cc0664f90ade3642827 |
Recommended System Configuration
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 10 version 1803 or later
- Computer and processor: Computer with Intel Core® (or equivalent) processor running at 2.5 gigahertz (GHz) or higher
- Memory: 4 gigabytes (GB) of RAM or more.
Note: The more RAM and the faster the CPU, the better FieldWorks will perform, especially with larger projects.Minimum System Requirements
- Operating system: Microsoft Windows® 7 with Service Pack 1, Windows 8.1 with update KB2919355, or Windows 10 version 1709 or greater.
- Computer and processor: Computer with Intel (or equivalent) processor running at 2 gigahertz (GHz).
- Memory: 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM.
- Hard disk: Hard disk space requirements will vary depending on existing machine configuration and custom installation choices. As a guideline figure, you should have at least 1.5 gigabytes free prior to installation. In any case, you are recommended to have at least 10% of your hard drive free in order to allow Windows to run properly.
- Display: 1024 by 768 pixels screen resolution or greater (for laptops, use native display resolution).