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# [Hardware/Software requirements for Electronic Plan and Electronic Document Reviews](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources/hardware-software-electronic-plan-review-and-electronic-document-review)

 Written by [SagesGov](https://www.sagesnetworks.com/news-resources/author/sagesgov) | Nov 2, 2023 4:00:00 AM

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.<https://www.bluebeam.com/product/>

## 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

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