--- title: Hardware/Software requirements for Electronic Plan and Electronic Document Reviews description: Hardware and Software requirements to perform Electronic Plan and Electronic Document Reviews --- ###### [Electronic Plan Review](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/tag/electronic-plan-review) ###### [Electronic Document Review](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/tag/electronic-document-review) # Hardware/Software requirements for Electronic Plan and Electronic Document Reviews ![SagesGov](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/favicon-sagesgov.png?width=48&height=48&name=favicon-sagesgov.png) By SagesGov ![TimeIcon](https://23722879.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23722879/Icons/clock-icon-white.png) 2 min read ![DateIcon](https://23722879.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/23722879/Icons/calendar-icon-white.png) Nov 2, 2023 Share - - - - [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/hardware-software-electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review&body=Check%20out%20https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/hardware-software-electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review&media=](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/hardware-software-electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review&body=Check%20out%20https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/hardware-software-electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review&media=) This article covers the hardware and software requirements to be able to perform Electronic Plan and Electronic Document Reviews. ## What size monitors will I need for Electronic Plan/Document reviews and what should their resolution be? - - - ### Minimum Recommendation for Monitor Size and Resolution We recommend a minimum of a 24 inch monitor with FHD resolution (1920 pixels by 1080 pixels).  Let us dive deeper into each term here: - - **"24 inch":** This refers to the diagonal size of the monitor's display, measured in inches. A 24-inch monitor has a diagonal display size of 24 inches. - **"FHD":** Stands for Full High Definition. - **Resolution:** For a FHD monitor, the screen resolution is typically 1920 x 1080 pixels. This means there are 1920 pixels in each row horizontally, and 1080 pixels in each column vertically. - ### Preferred Monitor Size and Resolution Ideally a 27-inch 2k monitor would be be the preferred option.   - - **"27 inch":** The diagonal display size of the monitor is 27 inches. - **"2k":** A 2k monitor has approximately 2560x1440 pixels, often referred to as QHD (Quad High Definition). ## How many monitors do I need for Electronic Plan/Document Review? While we have seen reviewers perform electronic reviews using a single monitor, we highly recommend having 2 monitors.  Having two monitors improves review efficiency because you can have your Permitting & Licensing software open on one monitor.  Your Permitting & Licensing software will have customer submittals with all files uploaded by them for each project/case.  Opening the appropriate project/case record in your Permitting & Licensing software allows you to access all relevant files that need to be reviewed electronically for that project/case and also to all other supplemental information for that project/case.  You can then open each plan/drawing/supporting file being electronically reviewed on the second monitor. ## What about Touchscreen Monitors? Touchscreen monitors will allow your staff to use their fingers to pan and zoom large documents.  However, touchscreens are optional - many reviewers perform electronic reviews efficiently on non-touchscreen monitors. ## What software do I need on my workstation/desktop for Electronic Plan/Document Reviews? For the operating system (OS), the following Windows Operating System versions will position your organization optimally for Electronic Plan Reviews and Electronic Document Reviews: - Windows 11 (64-bit) - Windows 10 (64-bit) The software tool you need to perform Electronic Plan Review or Electronic Document Review depends on which [electronic review option](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources/electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review-options) your organization prefers. - If you are going with Option 1 or Option 3 you will need one of the review tools installed on your system such as [Bluebeam Revu](https://www.bluebeam.com/product/), [Adobe Acrobat Pro](https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/acrobat-pro.html), etc. - If you prefer Option 2 then the vendor who provides the Electronic Plan/Document Review software will provide a browser-based mechanism that allows you to review plans, drawings and supporting documents. ## What kind of workstations/desktops do I need for Electronic Plan/Document Reviews? We recommend the following specifications at a minimum for staff who will be performing electronic reviews: ### Processor - 1 GHz processor or equivalent ### RAM - 8 GB ### Hard Disk - At least 5 GB of available space may be required ## Related Posts ###### [Electronic Plan Review](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/tag/electronic-plan-review) ###### [Electronic Document Review](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/tag/electronic-document-review) ##### [How to choose the right storage option for Electronic Plan/Document Reviews](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources-old/electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review-storage) Nov 10, 2023 4min When performing Electronic Plan Reviews and Electronic Document Reviews, you have 3 options to choose from. Choosing a particular Electronic... 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