Internet
A stable, reliable, high-performing internet connection with adequate bandwidth and speed is perhaps the single most important key to success.
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 technology. 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 GB free disk space
- For desktop AutoCAD or Revit addins, follow Autodesk recommendations
Tablet Minimum
- Surface Pro 4 or newer (standard with TigerStop) and recommended over iPads
- Apple iPad or iPad Pro
- 4 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@contractor.com, 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