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{{learned|the minimum hardware specifications for the {{software}}|the software requirements for the {{software}}}}
==System Specifications==
Tygron products utilize gaming technology as their driving force, most notably the 3D visualization. This technology does mean a computer must meet certain requirements to be able to run Tygron products. Your hardware is automatically categorized into the following scores. The total score of your computer is based on the lowest scoring component, and will affect both the default graphical settings and the ability to load in larger project areas.
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|-
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|CPU (Processor)
|Memory (RAM)
|GPU (Videocard)''*''
|Recommended system
|Notes on score
|- style="background-color:#ffb0b0"
|LOW
|Celeron
|At least 4GB RAM
|[http://www.videocardbenchmark.net Benchmark score] below 1000<br>with OpenGL 4.0, GLSL 400
|
|Systems with this score are not fully supported. Graphical issues and slow responses can be expected.
|- style="background-color:#b0ffb0"
|MEDIUM
|AMD Athlon<br>Core 2<br>Pentium
|At least 8GB RAM
|[http://www.videocardbenchmark.net Benchmark score] above 1000
|[https://tweakers.net/pricewatch/742855/hp-omen-desktop-870-242nd/specificaties/ HP Omen Desktop 870-242nd]<br>This model is currently in active use at Tygron.
|This is the minimum recommended score. For creating and opening projects with a '''map greater than 10x10km''', at least MEDIUM is required.
|- style="background-color:#b0ffb0"
|HIGH
|i3, i5
|At least 16GB RAM
|[http://www.videocardbenchmark.net Benchmark score] above 1500+
|
|
|- style="background-color:#b0ffb0"
|EXTREME
|i7
|At least 32GB RAM
|[http://www.videocardbenchmark.net Benchmark score] above 5000
|
|
|- style="background-color:#b0ffb0"
|}
:''*'' We have found that NVIDIA cards provide the best stability in comparison to Intel and AMD. Therefore, we can strongly advise NVIDIA Geforce GT1050 for desktop computers and NVIDIA Geforce GT1050M for laptops (or better). We recommend looking for cards in the high-end consumer segment (GeForce), as the {{software}} does not make use of the extreme-precision capabilities of the more expensive Quadro cards.
In addition, your computer must have the following:
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! Attribute
|-
! Unit
|Screen resolution
! Description
|1280 x 800 pixels or higher
|-
|Operating system
|Windows 7, 8, 10 (64 bit)
|-
|-
| Internet connection ''**''
|{{anchor|GROUND_WATER|GROUND_WATER}}
| Required
|boolean
|Whether [[Underground model (Water Overlay)|underground water flow]] is simulated during the calculation. If this is deactivated, [[infiltration model (Water Overlay)|surface and underground infiltration]], and [[evaporation model (Water Overlay)|underground evaporation]] do not occur. Water flowing [[Sewer model (Water Overlay)|in- and out of the sewer]] are still simulated when sewers are present.
|}
|}
:''**'' There are no specific requirements to the internet connection. It is however advisable to test the available connection when preparing for a session.
===Virtualization===
Virtual environments are currently not supported. The {{software}} creates 3D visuals as part of its basic function. To properly render a 3D environment as performant as possible, the software requires being run on a physical computer. Virtualization software (such as Citrix or VMware) are currently not supported, because the speed of 3D rendering is significantly reduced by virtualization, which abstracts direct access to the GPU, slowing the process of rendering the 3D environment.
==Software Guide==
In addition to hardware requirements, the following software is also required.
===Video card Drivers===
Please make sure you have the latest drivers installed for your video card from the original manufacturer. Below a list of video card driver download locations:
* [http://www.nvidia.com/content/drivers/ NVIDIA Drivers]
* [http://support.amd.com/en-us/download AMD ATI Drivers]
* [https://downloadcenter.intel.com/ Intel Drivers]
===Browsers===
For web-based interactions with the {{software}}, for example when using the [[web interface]], the latest (stable) versions of the following browsers are supported:
* Google Chrome
* Mozilla Firefox
==Explanation on the hardware==
Because the {{software}} is 3D visualization software, the various requirements list above must all be met. A brief clarification of why each requirement is relevant:
===CPU===
The processor is the general "computing" part of a computer, performing most functions of a computer. General responsiveness of the application and the computer itself are dictated by the processor.
===RAM===
The memory of a computer is what allows it to actively work with data. The more memory a computer has, the more data it can keep at the ready simultaneously.
===GPU===
Often in the form of a videocard, the graphical processor deals with all visualization matters. This component makes the 3D visualization of the {{software}} possible.


===Screen resolution===
==How-to's==
The {{software}} is a complex tool, and require sufficient screen space to allow an overview of all options and information panels.
* [[How-to add and remove an attribute|Add and remove an attribute]]


===Internet connection===
{{WaterOverlay model attribute nav}}
The core technology of the {{software}} is cloud-based. Your computer needs to be able to visualize the application and keep data about the project available, but the really heavy lifting in terms of calculations is done in the cloud. This means you need to be connected to the internet, and the better your internet connection the more responsive the application will be when dealing with data updates.
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Revision as of 14:28, 19 June 2019

Attribute Unit Description
GROUND_WATER boolean Whether underground water flow is simulated during the calculation. If this is deactivated, surface and underground infiltration, and underground evaporation do not occur. Water flowing in- and out of the sewer are still simulated when sewers are present.

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