Asta Vision

Asta Vision is a solution offering cloud-based storage of Asta Powerproject data files alongside workflow management and reporting. It utilises the power of the Microsoft Azure® platform for all identity management, security, file storage, databases and processing.

Asta Vision is a subscription service and integrates directly with the Asta Powerproject client, with no additional software installation required.

Three versions of Asta Vision are available:

  • Asta Vision - the full version of Asta Vision, in which you can customise your own workflow, set up different user roles to mirror the various functions carried out by administrators, managers and planners in your organisation, use security and email rules to determine the actions that users of each role can carry out and the events about which users of each role should be notified, and use Business Intelligence to set up your own reports.
  • Asta Vision Lite - a cut-down version, in which your projects use a predefined, non-editable, workflow, and which lacks the full version's configuration and Business Intelligence options.
  • Asta Vision Live - a version that offers all the benefits of Asta Vision, plus the ability for users to collaborate in real time on projects in Asta Powerproject, working together on the projects at the same time.

The following diagram illustrates the basic structure of the Asta Vision system, displaying the required hardware and the software that is installed on each item of hardware:

The basic structure of the Asta Vision system

The Asta Vision web portal can be accessed using any web-enabled device.

The following table displays the minimum and recommended requirements to run Asta Vision via the Asta Powerproject client application:

  Minimum Recommended
Operating system

Professional or Enterprise editions* of the following:

  • Windows 10 (64 bit)
  • Windows 11 (64 bit)

The Asta Powerproject client is also approved for use with Windows Server 2019 (excluding non-GUI versions) and Windows Server 2022 (excluding non-GUI versions).

 Professional or Enterprise edition* of Windows 11 (64 bit), with the latest updates installed
Processor Dual-core 64 bit CPU (Intel i3, AMD Ryzen 3, or equivalent) Quad-core 64 bit CPU (Intel i5/i7, AMD Ryzen 5/7, or equivalent)
Memory 4 Gb RAM 8 Gb RAM
Storage 2 Gb free disk space (includes application installation, autosave buffers, logs; application footprint approx 750 Mb). SSD recommended. 4-6 Gb free disk space for larger project files, extended autosave/versioning buffers, and diagnostics. NVMe SSD recommended.
Graphics Integrated graphics supporting DirectX 11 Integrated graphics
Internet connection

HTTPS access required for licensing, online Help and optional Cloud services. Also required if Asta Vision is used, to configure Asta Vision and to download, check out and check in Asta Vision programmes.

 

If the Asta Powerproject client is going to be used to configure Asta Siteprogress Mobile, or to export and import Asta Siteprogress Mobile data, it must be able to access Elecosoft's Cloud server via HTTPS. No proxy server settings should be necessary unless your IT configuration applies restrictions to HTTPS traffic. If you require further information on this - for example, if you need to know the precise URL and port number that are used to access the Cloud server - please contact Elecosoft's Technical Support department.
Web browser

The latest version of either:

  • Microsoft Edge
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Google Chrome

* "Home" editions of Microsoft Windows operating systems do not include some of the technologies that are required to fully operate Asta Powerproject and its activation technologies, so these editions are not supported environments for Asta Powerproject. If using a "Home" edition of a Microsoft Windows operating system is a requirement, consider using Asta Powerproject SaaS instead, which does work in this environment.

The Asta Powerproject client uses standard HTTPS for all communications. If you use a firewall to block web traffic, you may need to permit traffic to and from:

  • func-vision-prod-eu.azurewebsites.net
  • appinsightproduction.b2clogin.com

Asta Vision Live uses client-server technology to allow multiple users to collaborate across projects. On checkout, data is mounted in an Asta Server in an Azure Container Instance running in an Azure Datacentre. European customers can choose from the following datacentres:

  • UK South (London).
  • Sweden Central (Gävle).
  • EU West (Netherlands).
  • Germany West Central (Frankfurt).

If you use a firewall to block outgoing traffic, you will need to allow a wildcard entry for Azure Container Instances hosted by Elecosoft in your chosen Azure Region to allow Asta Powerproject client users to connect to the Asta Server on port 4199:

  • For UK South, *prodeu-elecosoft.uksouth.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For Sweden Central, *prodeu-elecosoft.swedencentral.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For EU West, *prodeu-elecosoft.westeurope.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For Germany West Central, *prodeu-elecosoft.germanywestcentral.azurecontainer.io:4199

The Asta Powerproject client uses standard HTTPS for all communications. If you use a firewall to block web traffic, you may need to permit traffic to and from:

  • func-ppvision-prod-eastus-001.azurewebsites.net
  • appinsightproduction.b2clogin.com

Asta Vision Live uses client-server technology to allow multiple users to collaborate across projects. On checkout, data is mounted in an Asta Server in an Azure Container Instance running in an Azure Datacentre. USA customers can choose from the following datacentres:

  • East US (Virginia).
  • South Central US (Texas).
  • West US 3 (Arizona).

If you use a firewall to block outgoing traffic, you will need to allow a wildcard entry for Azure Container Instances hosted by Elecosoft in your chosen Azure Region to allow Asta Powerproject client users to connect to the Asta Server on port 4199:

  • For East US, *produs-elecosoft.eastus.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For South Central US, *produs-elecosoft.southcentralus.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For West US 3, *produs-elecosoft.westus3.azurecontainer.io:4199

The Asta Powerproject client uses standard HTTPS for all communications. If you use a firewall to block web traffic, you may need to permit traffic to and from:

  • func-vision-prod-aus.azurewebsites.net
  • visionb2caus1.b2clogin.com

Asta Vision Live uses client-server technology to allow multiple users to collaborate across projects. On checkout, data is mounted in an Asta Server in an Azure Container Instance running in an Azure Datacentre. Australasian customers can choose from the following datacentres:

  • Australia Central (Canberra).
  • Australia East (New South Wales).
  • Australia South East (Victoria).

If you use a firewall to block outgoing traffic, you will need to allow a wildcard entry for Azure Container Instances hosted by Elecosoft in your chosen Azure Region to allow Asta Powerproject client users to connect to the Asta Server on port 4199:

  • For Australia Central, *prodaus-elecosoft.australiacentral.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For Australia East, *prodaus-elecosoft.australiaeast.azurecontainer.io:4199
  • For Australia South East, *prodaus-elecosoft.australiasoutheast.azurecontainer.io:4199