This section identifies the system requirements for running the Insight application.
Windows Active Directory
Domain functional level
Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2025
Forest functional level
Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2025
Production SQL Server
Minimum hardware requirement
Depends on number of users
O/S supported*
Refer to Microsoft's SQL Server version requirements
Database supported**
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Cumulative Update 14 and higher (16.0.4135.4)
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 Cumulative Update 1 and higher (17.0.4005.7)
Drive space required
400 MB initially, plus database file growth depending on usage
.NET Framework required
Refer to Microsoft's SQL Server version requirements
*Note: Windows Server Standard Edition is sufficient for Insight. If the hardware configuration exceeds the limits of Standard Edition, Enterprise Edition is required. **Note: SQL Server Standard Edition is sufficient for Insight. If further requirements exist or if other databases or legacy systems are to be integrated, an individual assessment is required to identify the appropriate SQL Server edition.
License Manager
O/S supported
Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
Drive space required
500 MB
Network File Server
Minimum hardware requirement
Depends on number of users
O/S supported
Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025
Drive space required
Depends on usage
Application Workstation (A/W)
Minimum hardware requirement
Current market average computer
O/S supported
Windows 8.1, 10, 11, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 (x64), excluding Starter, RT, Server Core, or Foundation editions
Drive space required
4 GB
.NET Framework required
4.8
With 2020 Construct
Minimum hardware requirement
Same as A/W, plus capable of running supported AutoCAD version
O/S supported
Windows 10, 11 (x64)
2020 Construct
13.0.02.292, 14.0.2, 15, 16, 17
AutoCAD versions supported
With 2020 Construct 13: 2018; with 2020 Construct 14: 2020 (x64); with 2020 Construct 15: 2022 (x64); with 2020 Construct 16: 2024; with 2020 Construct 17: 2026
Additional drive space required
8 GB
With 2020 Design
Minimum hardware requirement
Same as A/W with NVIDIA GeForce or AMD Radeon with 512 MB or more dedicated memory
O/S supported
Windows 8.1, 10, 11 (x64)
2020 Design versions supported
11.11, 11.12, 12.0, 13.3 - 13.7, 14.1-14.9
Additional drive space required
12 GB
Insight Client (Standard, SFA, OE, or INQ)
Minimum hardware requirement
Current market average computer
O/S supported
Windows 8.1, 10, 11, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 (x64) (excluding Starter, RT, Server Core, or Foundation editions)
Drive space required
1 GB
Minimum screen resolution
For 4:3 aspect monitors: 1280 x 1024 For widescreen monitors: 1440 x 900 Note: We recommend using monitors with the largest resolution possible, as many Insight forms are designed to make use of the additional screen area. Although it is possible to use monitors with less than the minimum monitor resolution specified, users may have to take extra time to manipulate the interface to see all of the desired information.
.NET Framework required
4.8
Insight Browser Client
Browsers supported
Chrome (PC/Mac), Firefox, Safari, and Edge (Chromium)
Frame size supported
Minimum 4" screen size and minimum 320 pixel resolution width
2020 Construct Maintain Client
Minimum hardware requirement
Same as standard Insight client, plus capable of running supported AutoCAD version
O/S supported
10, 11 (x64)
2020 Construct versions supported
13.0.02.292, 14.0.2, 15, 16, 17
AutoCAD versions supported
With 2020 Construct 13: 2018; with 2020 Construct 14: 2020 (x64); with 2020 Construct 15: 2022 (x64); with 2020 Construct 16: 2024; with 2020 Construct 17: 2026
Additional drive space required
8 GB
Terminal Server (supporting Insight Thin Clients [Standard, SFA, OE, or INQ])
Server minimum hardware requirement
Depends on number of users
Server O/S supported
2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 (excluding Foundation editions) (x64)
Server drive space required
1 GB
Client minimum hardware requirement
Capable of running RDP
Client OS supported
RDP compatible clients (x86/x64)
.NET Framework required
4.8
Web Server (supporting Insight Browser Client)
Minimum hardware requirement
Depends on number of users
Server O/S supported
2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 (excluding Foundation editions) (x64)
Server drive space required
200 MB
2020 GenPost Client
Minimum hardware requirement
Current market average computer
O/S supported
Windows 8.1, 10, 11, 2012R2, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025 (x64)