Workstation Requirements

Use workstations in a server-based network to connect to the application server and share information in real-time.

Minimum software requirements can be found on the Hardware and Software Requirements page.

ItemMinimum Requirement
Required Hardware
Processor 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3470 (Quad Core 6 MB 3.20 GHz w/HD2500 Graphics)
Memory
  • 8 GB (with a 64-bit operating system)
  • 4 GB (with a 32-bit operating system)
Note: Listed requirements are for Viewpoint Estimating only. If other programs are running on this computer, more memory is required.
Disk Space 10 GB free
Optional Software
PDF Viewer If you need to view attachments, project documents, or lien documents, a PDF viewer—such as Adobe Reader—is required. You can download Adobe Reader from the Adobe website.
Email Program If you want to email attachments, project documents, and lien documents, a MAPI-compliant email program—such as Microsoft Outlook—must be installed. SMTP protocol is used to email employee paystubs.
If you want to take full advantage of the integration with Outlook, including the ability to drag-and-drop Outlook items into the application, one of these versions is required:
  • Microsoft Outlook 2010
  • Microsoft Outlook 2013
  • Microsoft Outlook 2016
Project Management Software If you want to export Project Plan documents to MPP files, Microsoft Project is required.
Other
Required
  • High-Speed Internet access
  • Video Card that supports 1280 x 768, 32-bit color, and OpenGL 1.5
Recommended
  • Printer
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply