Blue Sky Bio · Treatment planning
Blue Sky Plan 5.1 — confirmation required: features, system requirements & setup
Treatment planning and surgical-guide workflows for digital dentistry.
Guide updated · Independent software support
Version 5.1 availability requires confirmation
What is Blue Sky Plan used for?
Treatment planning and surgical-guide workflows for digital dentistry. Clinicians and labs preparing implant plans and surgical-guide workflows.
Confirm DICOM input and STL output for your build. Clinical planning and guide validation remain the responsibility of qualified professionals.
Blue Sky Plan features and edition differences
- DICOM planning and STL export workflows.
- Surgical-guide and model-design workflows.
Confirm your installed release, planned workflow and export entitlement before arranging setup.
Licensed modules and packages
Manufacturer software download and export-credit arrangements are separate from Dental License Deals and Support’s service fee. Check current export charges and workflow entitlement directly with the manufacturer.
Blue Sky Plan hardware and system requirements
Current official Windows download guidance; the download page lists V5.0, so listing version 5.1 requires confirmation.
| Component | Minimum or required check | Recommendation or preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 Home / Pro 64-bit or later | Confirm your release on Windows 11 |
| Processor | Quad-core Intel i7 or comparable processor | Evaluate performance with your actual CBCT dataset |
| RAM | 16 GB | Leave capacity for DICOM volumes and simultaneous applications |
| Graphics | Dedicated NVIDIA / AMD with 3 GB VRAM | Check the exact GPU and current driver |
| Storage | 5 GB free for software | Additional space for scans, exports and backup |
| Display | 21-inch, 1920 × 1080 | Readable full-resolution planning workspace |
The current download page says Mac is no longer available. Confirm the actual release and export-credit arrangement before installation; older Mac instructions are not current compatibility evidence.
Manufacturer requirements can change. Minimum specifications are not a performance guarantee for large cases, multiple applications or connected equipment. SSD storage and a tested backup are our preparation advice unless stated in the manufacturer guidance.
Compare requirements across the software cataloguePrepare for Blue Sky Plan installation
Confirm the installed release: the current official download page lists V5.0. Check registration, DICOM import and paid export-credit requirements.
- Record your exact release, licensed modules and intended workflow.
- Share your OS build, CPU, RAM, GPU/VRAM and free disk space for a workstation check.
- Use the manufacturer-authorised download. Confirm registration and export-credit requirements for the intended workflow.
- Back up case files, settings and libraries; agree a recovery plan before an upgrade.
- Confirm import/export and connected-equipment tests with a representative case before production.
Service price and licence costs
View the current consultation and installation fee in the service panel. Manufacturer licences, subscriptions, export credits, and optional modules are separate unless explicitly included in your confirmed quotation. The service fee is per workstation; scope is agreed before work starts.
Blue Sky Plan questions
Can I use Blue Sky Plan on my current laptop or Mac?
The published platform guidance is Windows. The current download page says Mac is no longer available. Confirm the actual release and export-credit arrangement before installation; older Mac instructions are not current compatibility evidence. Compare your hardware with the table above.
What should I check before connecting Blue Sky Plan to my workflow?
Confirm the installed release: the current official download page lists V5.0. Check registration, DICOM import and paid export-credit requirements.
Does the service include a Blue Sky Plan licence?
Manufacturer licences, subscriptions, export credits, and optional modules are separate unless explicitly included in your confirmed quotation. Use the manufacturer-authorised download. Confirm registration and export-credit requirements for the intended workflow.
Official Blue Sky Plan resources and manufacturer sources
Use current manufacturer documentation and your authorised supplier to confirm release requirements and entitlements.
- Manufacturer workstation requirements
- Official digital software and learning resources
- Historical family features (V3; not 5.1 requirements)