: If you have an active license and current maintenance, the software will automatically recognize your credentials. Updating Guidelines Direct Overwrite

What (e.g., RockWorks 2023, 2024, 2025) are you updating?

Maintenance includes phone support (30 minutes), software updates (new features and bug fixes), and access to new major versions.

RockWare posts new versions every month. Each update includes new features, improvements, and bug fixes. For complete details on what’s changed in each release, visit the at:

Now that you understand the impressive array of new features in RockWorks 2025, let’s talk about how to get it.

As always, we build our software based on your needs. If you encounter any issues with the new download or have a feature request for the next build, please reach out to our technical support team.

Updated exporting tools make sharing your models with clients easier by generating highly accurate KMZ files that overlay directly onto Google Earth maps. Troubleshooting RockWorks Download and Installation Issues

For our long-time users, you know that RockWorks is the standard for geological modeling and visualization. But a software tool is only as good as its latest update. This week, we rolled out a significant refresh designed to improve stability, introduce user-requested features, and streamline your 3D modeling workflow.

Though not always required, restarting ensures all new components are correctly registered. Key Features in the Latest RockWorks Update

Follow this sequence to ensure a smooth download and installation process:

| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 (64-bit, 21H2) | Windows 11 Pro (64-bit) | | CPU | Intel Core i5 (8th gen) | Intel Core i7 (12th gen) / AMD Ryzen 7 | | RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB (32 GB for large 3D grids) | | GPU | 2 GB VRAM, DirectX 11 | 4 GB VRAM (NVIDIA RTX 3060 or better) | | Storage | 5 GB free SSD | 10 GB free NVMe SSD | | Display | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 (4k scaling fixed in this build) |

Improved interoperability with other GIS and CAD software. Key Features in the Updated RockWorks Suite

The update process varies depending on whether you have an active maintenance plan or require an archived build. For Active Maintenance Users

As Microsoft rolls out updates for Windows 10 and Windows 11, older software versions can experience registry conflicts or graphic rendering failures. Keeping RockWorks updated ensures complete compatibility with the latest operating system architecture.

If you haven't updated your software recently, you are missing out on significant workflow optimizations. Recent updates focus heavily on automation, visualization, and cloud connectivity: