Software Downloads Below is the latest geotechnical software downloads from GDS Instruments. For computer system requirements, see bottom of the page. GDSLAB v2025 To download the latest version of GDSLAB v2025 and to also see PC Specs and Video Handbooks - please click here GDSBES v2025 To download the latest version of GDSBES v2025 and to also see PC Specs and Video Handbooks - please click here Latest version: GDSLAB v2024 - 15/11/2024 Installer 85Mb Download GDSLABv2 Latest version - V2.8.4.16 17/12/2025 Full Software Package 215 MB approx Download GDS HASP Module Checker 200 KB approx Download GDSLAB Handbook 6MB Download GDSLab Revision Notes <1MB Download GDS System Diagnostics Tool V1.0.0.8 Full Software Package 104 MB approx Download FieldCalTool v1.5 (USB Calibration Tool) Exe file 145KB Download GDSLAB Reports V1.6.11 - 07/04/2021 Full Software Package 95 MB approx Download GDSLab Reports Revision Notes <1MB Download GDS Bender Elements Software v3 Full Software Package 3.0.29(for v3 Bender Control Box only) 75MB approx Download Full Software Package 2.2.14 188 MB approx Download FREE GDS Bender Elements Excel Add-In V1.27 (GDSBEAT) - Does not require GDSLAB Full Software Package 2.8 MB approx Download Frequently Asked Question on GDSBEAT PDF file 1 MB approx Download GDS Acoustic Velocity Software V1.0.0.10 GDS Acoustic Velocity Software installation package 73 MB approx Download GDSLAB Resonant Column Software Full Software Package 2.7.0.3 193 MB approx Download Data Translation Drivers for GDSBES, GDSRCA OEM Driver package V7.8.9 160 MB approx Download Hasp Files Driver installation package v8.31 25 MB approx Download Command-line installer v8.31 24 MB approx Download .NET 5 runtime 32bit Version 48 MB approx Download Computer System Requirements GDS applications are Windows-based and they are taking advantage of the ease of use of a Graphical User Interface in order to perform computer-controlled testing. The main requirements for a modern PC are the communication ports for the hardware that you are going to connect to it. The specifications recommended by GDS are: Minimum Recommended OS (64-bit) Windows 10 Windows 10 CPU/Processor Intel i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 GPU/Graphics Internal graphics acceleration Dedicated graphics card Screen Resolution 1080p (1920x1080) 1080p (1920x1080) Memory RAM 8GB 16GB Available Disk Storage 256GB HDD 512GB SSD USB Ports* USB v2.0 or above USB v3.0 or above CD/DVD Drive Required** Required** * Depending on the size of your system, you may require extra USB ports. In this case, our GDS technicians recommend using: a separate powered USBv3 hub/extension with its own AC adapter or a PCI-Express USBv3 extension card ** Systems dated pre-2020 require a CD/DVD drive to access GDSLab software. ** Systems dated post-2020 no longer require a CD/DVD drive as the software is shipped on a USB drive. ** Computer System Requirements for GDSLAB v2024 and above are listed on the specific product page.
