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Internet
A stable, reliable, high-performing internet connection with adequate bandwidth and speed is perhaps the single most important key to success.
Revit / AutoCAD / Fabrication
Revit / AutoCAD versions 2018 2019 or newer are supported.
Shop Computers
Desktop/Laptop Minimum
- Microsoft Windows 8.1 64-bit (Required for the STRATUS Workstation and STRATUS Print)
- Single or Multi-Core Intel® Pentium®, Xeon®, or i-Series processor or AMD® equivalent with SSE2 technology64-bit Microsoft® Windows® 10 or Windows 11
- Intel® i-Series, Xeon®, AMD® Ryzen, Ryzen Threadripper PRO. 2.5 GHz or Higher. The highest affordable CPU speed rating is recommended.
- 16 GB RAM for AutoCAD and 32 GB RAM for Revit (though more is better)
- 1280 x 1024 with true color (graphics card upgrade with additional RAM is better)
- 5 10 GB free disk space
- For desktop AutoCAD or Revit addins, follow Autodesk recommendations
Tablet Minimum
- Surface Pro 4 7 or newer (standard with TigerStop) and recommended over iPads
- Apple iPad or iPad Pro
- 3/25/22 Note: The Apple iOS 15.x update includes a memory limit. As a result, in some cases, large models will not load in the STRATUS viewer. The GTP team has been in communication with Autodesk and tried some changes to get these models to load on the iPad, but these changes have failed. Until this issue is resolved the GTP team recommends to:
simplify geometry for manufacturer-provided part families used within Revit
create separate 3D views by area or level and make one of them the default rather than the overall 3D view
use non-Apple devices
- 3/25/22 Note: The Apple iOS 15.x update includes a memory limit. As a result, in some cases, large models will not load in the STRATUS viewer. The GTP team has been in communication with Autodesk and tried some changes to get these models to load on the iPad, but these changes have failed. Until this issue is resolved the GTP team recommends to:
- 4 16 GB RAM (more is better)
- Stylus Pen and keyboard (recommended)
Zebra Label Printer
- GTP is an Zebra reseller. Contact sales@gogtp.com for more information.
- Windows is required to print labels using the STRATUS Workstation and STRATUS Print applications.
- https://www.zebra.com/content/dam/zebra/product-information/en-us/brochures-datasheets/desktop/advanced-desktop-datasheet-en-us.pdf
- GK-420 – Printer for TigerStop Station
- GT800 - desktop printer
- ZD410 - direct thermal printer
- TLP2824 Plus - thermal transfer printer
- ZT600 series - industrial
Scanner
To scan a tracking code, the scanner must be integrated with a computer.
- NETUM Wireless Barcode Scanner 2.4GHz (need Bluetooth Receiver)
Wi-Fi
- High-speed internet with bandwidth for multiple simultaneous connections is very important.
- Business-class internet and WIFI is required for shops.
- Wireless must provide adequate coverage to all areas of the facility.
BIM 360 Requirements
GTP is an Autodesk reseller and can provide BIM 360 Docs licensing (to U.S. only).- While BIM 360 user accounts can be created for a shared login such as shopworker@contractorshopworker1@contractor.com shopworker2@contractor.com etc., this does limit the level of detail provided in tracking logs, as this user will be associated currently with tracking log entries.
- We recommend individual user accounts for all modelers, project managers, and foremen. Shared accounts are acceptable for most shop and field workers.
- Shop computers connected to cutting machines (Ex. TigerStop) should each have their own account.
Browsers
- Google Chrome (Recommended)
- Microsoft Edge
- Firefox
- Safari
Fabrication Machinery Supported
Pipe Cutters
- TigerStop
- Snap Cutters
- Manual Saws
- Automated Saws
- T-Drill
Multi-Axis Pipe and Hole Cutters
- PypeServer
- Watts
- Vernon
- T-Drill
- HGG
- .PCF file export available for other machinery
Auto-welding Machinery
- Novarc
- T-Drill