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Workstation planning · Reference

Revit 2026 guidance calls for disciplined hardware and connector checks

Autodesk lists 32 GB RAM for balanced use, 64 GB or more for large complex models, and Desktop Connector 16.x or later for relevant collaboration workflows. Actual needs still depend on model size and linked data.

Relevant to: Developers + IT · BIM managers · Design teams

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Why it matters

The project consequence

A published minimum or balanced specification is only a procurement baseline. Linked-model count, point clouds, view complexity, local add-ins, cloud connectors and concurrent applications can change the practical requirement substantially.

What to do next

Three useful checks

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    Profile representative projects before standardizing one workstation specification.

  2. 02

    Check memory, graphics, storage and network constraints separately; upgrading one component may not remove the bottleneck.

  3. 03

    Validate the required Revit build, Desktop Connector version, add-ins and client environment before mobilization.

Boundary to watch

Do not let the headline outrun the source.

Autodesk updates support and system-requirement pages. Recheck the official page before a purchase or project IT commitment.

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