Frequently Asked Questions
General Information
Specifi® does not require constant internet access to operate. However, during installation and in order for a customer to get access to the latest updates of manufacturer catalogs they will need to connect to the Internet for this functionality.
Specifi® Design does not include a license or subscription to the compatible computer aided design solutions we support. However, for customers who do not currently possess a computer aided design solution Specifi® offers Specifi® Design Plus which powered by Autodesk® technology and does not require that you purchase a computer aided design solution.
The minimum requirements vary based upon the product you plan to install on your PC. The following are the minimum requirements for Specifi® Design and Specifi® Quote and are consistent with Autodesk® products minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements for Specifi Design (Specifi Design or Design+):
• CPU Processor: Intel® Quad Core® 2.8 GHz or Core i5, i7 2.6 GHz
• RAM: 8GB or more
• GPU: Dedicated Direct3D graphics card with minimum capacity 2GB (suggested GPU
compatible with AutoCAD/Revit)
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
• Specifi Design is compatible with:
AutoCAD from 2016 to 2020 (not LT version)
Revit from 2016 to 2019 (not LT version)
(not required if you want to install Specifi Design+)
Minimum requirements for Specifi Quote:
• Processor: Intel® Dual Core® 2.6 G or higher
• RAM: 4GB RAM or higher
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
The Specifi® software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10 32/64 bit
• Windows 8 & 8.1 32/64 bit
• Windows 7 32/64 bit
Specifi® is compatible with any version of AutoCAD® from AutoCAD® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions), Revit® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions)
AutoCAD® Mechanical, Map3D, Architecture or other Autodesk® Suites that include the AutoCAD® product inside them are not certified because compatibility tests are performed with standard AutoCAD® versions.
Miniumum Requirements
If you would like to run Specifi® on an Apple  Macintosh  you must install a Windows virtualization application (eg: Parallel Desktop) and then one of the compatible Windows Operating Systems.
Specifi® does not require constant internet access to operate. However, during installation and in order for a customer to get access to the latest updates of manufacturer catalogs they will need to connect to the Internet for this functionality.
Specifi® Design does not include a license or subscription to the compatible computer aided design solutions we support. However, for customers who do not currently possess a computer aided design solution Specifi® offers Specifi® Design Plus which powered by Autodesk® technology and does not require that you purchase a computer aided design solution.
The minimum requirements vary based upon the product you plan to install on your PC. The following are the minimum requirements for Specifi® Design and Specifi® Quote and are consistent with Autodesk® products minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements for Specifi Design (Specifi Design or Design+):
• CPU Processor: Intel® Quad Core® 2.8 GHz or Core i5, i7 2.6 GHz
• RAM: 8GB or more
• GPU: Dedicated Direct3D graphics card with minimum capacity 2GB (suggested GPU
compatible with AutoCAD/Revit)
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
• Specifi Design is compatible with:
AutoCAD from 2016 to 2020 (not LT version)
Revit from 2016 to 2019 (not LT version)
(not required if you want to install Specifi Design+)
Minimum requirements for Specifi Quote:
• Processor: Intel® Dual Core® 2.6 G or higher
• RAM: 4GB RAM or higher
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
The Specifi® software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10 32/64 bit
• Windows 8 & 8.1 32/64 bit
• Windows 7 32/64 bit
Specifi® is compatible with any version of AutoCAD® from AutoCAD® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions), Revit® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions)
AutoCAD® Mechanical, Map3D, Architecture or other Autodesk® Suites that include the AutoCAD® product inside them are not certified because compatibility tests are performed with standard AutoCAD® versions.
Software Management
If you would like to run Specifi® on an Apple  Macintosh  you must install a Windows virtualization application (eg: Parallel Desktop) and then one of the compatible Windows Operating Systems.
Specifi® does not require constant internet access to operate. However, during installation and in order for a customer to get access to the latest updates of manufacturer catalogs they will need to connect to the Internet for this functionality.
Specifi® Design does not include a license or subscription to the compatible computer aided design solutions we support. However, for customers who do not currently possess a computer aided design solution Specifi® offers Specifi® Design Plus which powered by Autodesk® technology and does not require that you purchase a computer aided design solution.
The minimum requirements vary based upon the product you plan to install on your PC. The following are the minimum requirements for Specifi® Design and Specifi® Quote and are consistent with Autodesk® products minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements for Specifi Design (Specifi Design or Design+):
• CPU Processor: Intel® Quad Core® 2.8 GHz or Core i5, i7 2.6 GHz
• RAM: 8GB or more
• GPU: Dedicated Direct3D graphics card with minimum capacity 2GB (suggested GPU
compatible with AutoCAD/Revit)
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
• Specifi Design is compatible with:
AutoCAD from 2016 to 2020 (not LT version)
Revit from 2016 to 2019 (not LT version)
(not required if you want to install Specifi Design+)
Minimum requirements for Specifi Quote:
• Processor: Intel® Dual Core® 2.6 G or higher
• RAM: 4GB RAM or higher
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
The Specifi® software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10 32/64 bit
• Windows 8 & 8.1 32/64 bit
• Windows 7 32/64 bit
Specifi® is compatible with any version of AutoCAD® from AutoCAD® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions), Revit® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions)
AutoCAD® Mechanical, Map3D, Architecture or other Autodesk® Suites that include the AutoCAD® product inside them are not certified because compatibility tests are performed with standard AutoCAD® versions.
Libraries
If you would like to run Specifi® on an Apple  Macintosh  you must install a Windows virtualization application (eg: Parallel Desktop) and then one of the compatible Windows Operating Systems.
Specifi® does not require constant internet access to operate. However, during installation and in order for a customer to get access to the latest updates of manufacturer catalogs they will need to connect to the Internet for this functionality.
Specifi® Design does not include a license or subscription to the compatible computer aided design solutions we support. However, for customers who do not currently possess a computer aided design solution Specifi® offers Specifi® Design Plus which powered by Autodesk® technology and does not require that you purchase a computer aided design solution.
The minimum requirements vary based upon the product you plan to install on your PC. The following are the minimum requirements for Specifi® Design and Specifi® Quote and are consistent with Autodesk® products minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements for Specifi Design (Specifi Design or Design+):
• CPU Processor: Intel® Quad Core® 2.8 GHz or Core i5, i7 2.6 GHz
• RAM: 8GB or more
• GPU: Dedicated Direct3D graphics card with minimum capacity 2GB (suggested GPU
compatible with AutoCAD/Revit)
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
• Specifi Design is compatible with:
AutoCAD from 2016 to 2020 (not LT version)
Revit from 2016 to 2019 (not LT version)
(not required if you want to install Specifi Design+)
Minimum requirements for Specifi Quote:
• Processor: Intel® Dual Core® 2.6 G or higher
• RAM: 4GB RAM or higher
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
The Specifi® software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10 32/64 bit
• Windows 8 & 8.1 32/64 bit
• Windows 7 32/64 bit
Specifi® is compatible with any version of AutoCAD® from AutoCAD® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions), Revit® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions)
AutoCAD® Mechanical, Map3D, Architecture or other Autodesk® Suites that include the AutoCAD® product inside them are not certified because compatibility tests are performed with standard AutoCAD® versions.
Specifi® Design
If you would like to run Specifi® on an Apple  Macintosh  you must install a Windows virtualization application (eg: Parallel Desktop) and then one of the compatible Windows Operating Systems.
Specifi® does not require constant internet access to operate. However, during installation and in order for a customer to get access to the latest updates of manufacturer catalogs they will need to connect to the Internet for this functionality.
Specifi® Design does not include a license or subscription to the compatible computer aided design solutions we support. However, for customers who do not currently possess a computer aided design solution Specifi® offers Specifi® Design Plus which powered by Autodesk® technology and does not require that you purchase a computer aided design solution.
The minimum requirements vary based upon the product you plan to install on your PC. The following are the minimum requirements for Specifi® Design and Specifi® Quote and are consistent with Autodesk® products minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements for Specifi Design (Specifi Design or Design+):
• CPU Processor: Intel® Quad Core® 2.8 GHz or Core i5, i7 2.6 GHz
• RAM: 8GB or more
• GPU: Dedicated Direct3D graphics card with minimum capacity 2GB (suggested GPU
compatible with AutoCAD/Revit)
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
• Specifi Design is compatible with:
AutoCAD from 2016 to 2020 (not LT version)
Revit from 2016 to 2019 (not LT version)
(not required if you want to install Specifi Design+)
Minimum requirements for Specifi Quote:
• Processor: Intel® Dual Core® 2.6 G or higher
• RAM: 4GB RAM or higher
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
The Specifi® software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10 32/64 bit
• Windows 8 & 8.1 32/64 bit
• Windows 7 32/64 bit
Specifi® is compatible with any version of AutoCAD® from AutoCAD® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions), Revit® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions)
AutoCAD® Mechanical, Map3D, Architecture or other Autodesk® Suites that include the AutoCAD® product inside them are not certified because compatibility tests are performed with standard AutoCAD® versions.
Specifi® Quote
If you would like to run Specifi® on an Apple  Macintosh  you must install a Windows virtualization application (eg: Parallel Desktop) and then one of the compatible Windows Operating Systems.
Specifi® does not require constant internet access to operate. However, during installation and in order for a customer to get access to the latest updates of manufacturer catalogs they will need to connect to the Internet for this functionality.
Specifi® Design does not include a license or subscription to the compatible computer aided design solutions we support. However, for customers who do not currently possess a computer aided design solution Specifi® offers Specifi® Design Plus which powered by Autodesk® technology and does not require that you purchase a computer aided design solution.
The minimum requirements vary based upon the product you plan to install on your PC. The following are the minimum requirements for Specifi® Design and Specifi® Quote and are consistent with Autodesk® products minimum requirements:
Minimum requirements for Specifi Design (Specifi Design or Design+):
• CPU Processor: Intel® Quad Core® 2.8 GHz or Core i5, i7 2.6 GHz
• RAM: 8GB or more
• GPU: Dedicated Direct3D graphics card with minimum capacity 2GB (suggested GPU
compatible with AutoCAD/Revit)
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
• Specifi Design is compatible with:
AutoCAD from 2016 to 2020 (not LT version)
Revit from 2016 to 2019 (not LT version)
(not required if you want to install Specifi Design+)
Minimum requirements for Specifi Quote:
• Processor: Intel® Dual Core® 2.6 G or higher
• RAM: 4GB RAM or higher
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
• 2GB of hard disk available not including libraries installation
• Display scaling settings (texts, icons, apps): 100%
The Specifi® software is compatible with the following Operating Systems:
• Windows 10 32/64 bit
• Windows 8 & 8.1 32/64 bit
• Windows 7 32/64 bit
Specifi® is compatible with any version of AutoCAD® from AutoCAD® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions), Revit® 2014 to 2017 (excluding LT versions)
AutoCAD® Mechanical, Map3D, Architecture or other Autodesk® Suites that include the AutoCAD® product inside them are not certified because compatibility tests are performed with standard AutoCAD® versions.