Hardware and Software Requirements for ALLPLAN 2026
Source: allplan.com
Before upgrading to ALLPLAN 2026, make sure your workstation is ready to deliver the best performance.
The latest version introduces enhanced 3D modeling, faster visualization, and improved collaboration tools — all designed to run smoothly on modern hardware. Access, Collaborate, and Elevate Your ALLPLAN Journey, Here’s what you’ll need:
HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum requirements
› Intel/AMD Ryzen processor
› 8 GB RAM
› 20 GB free hard disk space
› OpenGL 4.2 compatible graphics board, 4 GB RAM (8 GB for Redshift), resolution 1920 x 1080
Recommendation
› Intel Core i5, i7 or i9/AMD Ryzen 5, 7, or 9 processor
› 32 GB RAM › SSD storage
› Screen resolution up to 4K
› Vulkan 1.2 or OpenGL 4.5 compatible graphics board with >= 16 GB RAM, graphics board in accordance with certification: allplan.com/info/graphiccards
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
Supported operating systems
› Windows 11, version 24H2*
› Windows Server 2025, Standard-Edition
› Windows Server 2022, Standard-Edition
› Windows Server 2019, Standard-Edition
Recommendation operating system
› Windows 11, version 24H2
Supported Data servers for data storage
› Windows Server 2025
› Windows Server 2022
› Windows Server 2019
› Windows Storage Server 2022 for NAS
Recommendation data server for data storage
› Windows Server 2025
NAS/DFS warning
› NAS (Network Attached Storage) is supported only based on Windows Storage Server.
› DFS (Distributed File System) with ALLPLAN is not supported; it can lead to crashes, deadlocks and deleted files.
Installation on MAC and Citrix
› Please note the additional system requirements for installation on Mac and on Citrix.
* Edition LTSC 2024 also supported
Further information allplan.com/info/sysinfo provides more information on the following topics: System test tool.
Data Exchange Formats ALLPLAN 2026
IMPORT
GENERAL IMPORT FORMATS
- DXF, DWG, AutoCAD-data
- DGN, MicroStation-data
- Revit
- PDF, PDF/A
- 3D-PDF
- IFC
- BCF
- CINEMA 4D
- SketchUp
- OBJ
- Rhino
- STL
- VRML
- XML
- XPlanung
- Hpgl/2 plot files
FILE EXTENSION
- .dxf, .dwg, .dwt, .dxb
- .dgn
- .rvt
- ifc, .ifcXML, .ifcZIP
- .bcf
- .c4d
- .skp
- .obj
- .3dm
- .stl
- .wrl
- .xml
- .gml
- .plt, .hp, .hpg, .hpl, .prn
VERSION, NOTES
- Until version 2025 incl. ACIS support
- Version 8, version 7
- Until version 2023
- Vector and pixel data
- U3D format (ECMA-363 1st edition)
- 2x3, 4 (incl. IFC4PRECAST), 4.3
- Versions 12.5 to 24
- Versions 6 to 2021
- Wavefront OBJ
- Versions 1 to 5
- 3D-Printer-Format
- Version 2
- NOI XML
IMPORT FORMATS FOR COORDINATE VALUES, TERRAIN MODEL
- Coordinate, axis and curve values
- Terrain model: longitudinal profiles, cross-sections .lp
- LandXML
FILE EXTENSION
- .re1, .reb, .re2, .asc, .lin
- .lpr, .qpr
- .xml
VERSION, NOTES
- Including lines with attributes
- Version 1.0 to 2.0
IMPORT FORMATS FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING
- FEM Data (Frilo, Scia)
- CEDRUS elements
- Bridges and civil engineering modeler
FILE EXTENSION
- .asf
- .sin
- .nkb
VERSION, NOTES
- Plus Infograph, Cubus, mb, Tornow, PCAE (4H-ALFA), Graitec, Autodesk, SCAD
- Cubus finite elements
IMPORT FORMATS FOR PREFABRICATION
- KST (ERP)
- ADS XML (ERP)
FILE EXTENSION
- .kst
- any
VERSION, NOTES
- V 1.0, project attribute import
- V 1.0, project attribute import
EXPORT
GENERAL EXPORT FORMATS
- DXF, DWG – AutoCAD data
- DWF – AutoCAD data
- DGN – MicroStation data
- 2PDF, PDF/A
- 3D-PDF
- IFC
- CINEMA 4D
- SketchUp
- CPIXML, iTWO
- Rhino
- VRML
- Collada
- Google Earth
- STL
- Universal 3D
- Hpgl/2 print files
- SVG
- 3ds Max
- XPlanung
FILE EXTENSION
- .dxf, .dwg
- .dwf
- .dgn
- .ifc, .ifcXML
- .c4d
- .skp
- .cpixml
- .3dm
- .wrl
- .dae
- .kmz
- .stl
- .u3d
- .plt, .hp, .hpg, .hpl, .prn
- .svg
- .3ds
- .gml
VERSION, NOTES
- Versions 12 to 2018, incl. ACIS support
- Versions 6 and 7
- Version 8, Version 7
- Including layers („planes“) from drawing files and layouts
- U3D format (ECMA-363 1st edition)
- Versions 2x3, 4
- Version 12 (can be read in R23)
- Versions 6 to 2020
- Versions 2.3, 2017
- Version 5
- Version 2
- Versions 1.4.1 and 1.5.0
- Version 2.1
- 3D-Printer-Format
- ECMA-363 1st edition format
EXPORT OF REPORTS
- Excel
- Word
FILE EXTENSION
- .xlsx
- .docx
VERSION, NOTES
- Version 2010
- Version 2010
EXPORT OF LAYOUT ATTRIBUTES
- XML
FILE EXTENSION
- .xml
VERSION, NOTES
- For EDM connection
PIXEL FORMATS: IMPORT AND EXPORT
IMPORT AND EXPORT FORMATS: PIXEL FILES
- JPEG
- TIF
- BMP
- EPS
- TGA
- PCT
- PCX
- PNG
- PSD
FILE EXTENSION
- .jpg, .jff, .jtf
- .tif
- .bmp
- .eps
- .tga
- .pct
- .pcx
- .png
- .psd
VERSION, NOTES
- Including geo-referenced information (import)
- Including geo-referenced information (import and export)
WINDOWS INTERFACES
IMPORT AND EXPORT FORMATS: PIXEL FILES
- OLE
- Clipboard
FILE EXTENSION
- Integrating or linking Word, Excel, PDF documents
- ALLPLAN data, text, bitmaps and so on
PROGRAMMING INTERFACES
IMPORT AND EXPORT FORMATS: PIXEL FILES
- Python
- Visual Scripting
- NOI (Nemetschek Object Interface)
FILE EXTENSION
- Parametric PythonParts - 3D objects with reinforcement
- Parametric objects as script from visual code blocks (nodes)
- Interface for attachment programming for example for AX3000, Add-ons
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