Basic System Requirements

Below are the minimum and recommended system requirements to run STACK and project size guidelines for optimal STACK performance.

Internet Browsers

We recommend using the latest version of these web browsers for the best STACK experience:

Google Chrome - Download Here
Mozilla Firefox - Download Here
Safari - Apple - Download Here

*STACK will run in other browsers; however, we no longer support Internet Explorer.

NOTE: Clearing your browser cache on a regular basis will help ensure optimal STACK performance.

Operating Systems

Windows 7, 8, 10 or 11
Mac OS X
Linux

Processor & Memory

i5 processor with 8 GB of RAM or better

*As a general rule, STACK will run best on devices less than 4 years old.

Internet Connection Speeds

Recommended speeds: Download ≥ 20 Mbps, Upload ≥ 5 Mbps
Minimum speeds: Download ≥ 15 Mbps, Upload ≥ 3 Mbps

*You can check your internet connection speeds for free at www.speedtest.net.

Additional Software

To use STACK’s Excel tools, you will need a supported version of Microsoft Excel:

• Project Cost Calculator supports Excel 2010 or greater

Hardware

For precise control, use an external mouse with your device (PC, laptop, tablet, iPad). Any mouse* or keyboard/mouse combination will work with STACK.

*If you have an Apple Magic Mouse, we recommend adjusting to a lower scroll speed. Click here for instructions.

iPad Support

STACK Takeoff & Estimate supports touch input on an iPad (3 years and newer) via your mobile browser. You can view plans, pan and zoom, and perform core takeoff measurements (linear, area, and count) using touch gestures.

For best results on an iPad:

• Use the latest version of Chrome or Safari
• Landscape orientation is recommended for takeoff workflows
• A stable Wi-Fi or LTE connection ensures plans load quickly

NOTE
This is a web-based experience – no app is required. Some advanced desktop workflows are not yet available on tablet. Full feature details are in Takeoff & Estimate on Tablets and iPads (TE).

Project Size Guidelines

For optimal performance, keep the size of each project in STACK within these guidelines:

• Plan pages
  Up to 500 per project is optimal; performance degrades at 5,000+
• Takeoff templates
  Up to 100 per project is optimal; performance degrades at 300+
• Measurements
  Up to 1,000 per project is optimal; performance degrades at 5,000+

Larger projects will run slower on the average device. We recommend splitting project documents into two separate projects if you reach the thresholds listed above.

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