Requirements

Below are the computer hardware requirements needed to run the Tygron Platform Client application.

Graphics

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.

	CPU (Processor)	Memory (RAM)	GPU (Videocard)*	Notes on score
LOW	Celeron	At least 4GB RAM	Benchmark score below 1000 with OpenGL 4.0, GLSL 400	Systems with this score are not fully supported. Graphical issues and slow responses can be expected.
MEDIUM	AMD Athlon Core 2 Pentium	At least 8GB RAM	Benchmark score above 1000	HP Omen Desktop 870-242nd This model is currently in active use at Tygron.
HIGH	i3, i5	At least 16GB RAM	Benchmark score above 2000
EXTREME	i7	At least 32GB RAM	Benchmark score above 10.000

* We have found that NVIDIA cards provide the best stability in comparison to Intel and AMD. Therefore, we can strongly advise NVIDIA Geforce RTX 3050 (or better) for desktop and laptops computers. We recommend looking for cards in the high-end consumer segment (GeForce), as the Tygron Platform does not make use of the extreme-precision capabilities of the more expensive Quadro cards.

Project Map Size

Depending on the amount of RAM memory in you computer you can create larger project maps.

	CPU (Processor)	Memory (RAM)	GPU (Videocard)*	Notes on score
LOW	Celeron	At least 4GB RAM	Benchmark score below 1000 with OpenGL 4.0, GLSL 400	Systems with this score are not fully supported. Graphical issues and slow responses can be expected.
MEDIUM	AMD Athlon Core 2 Pentium	At least 8GB RAM	Benchmark score above 1000	HP Omen Desktop 870-242nd This model is currently in active use at Tygron.
HIGH	i3, i5	At least 16GB RAM	Benchmark score above 2000
EXTREME	i7	At least 32GB RAM	Benchmark score above 10.000

In addition, your computer must have the following:

Screen resolution	1280 x 800 pixels or higher, without screen scaling
Operating system **	Windows 8, 10 (64 bit)
Internet connection ***	Required

** Only Windows is currently officially supported. Although it's possible to download experimental versions for mac and linux, any issues while using the Tygron Platform for these platforms are at the user's own risk.

*** There are no specific requirements to the internet connection. However, we advise to test the performance and connectivity of the available connection when preparing for a session.

Multi-GPU systems

When the Tygron Platform detects a system with multiple GPU's, such as an Intel processor's integrated graphics chip as well as a dedicated Geforce video card, you may be prompted to ensure the more powerful of the two GPU's is used to run the Tygron Platform. Specific settings to configure this may vary per vendor. Keep in mind that some systems be also be configured to deactivate the more powerful GPU when running in a power-saving or low-battery mode. In these cases ensure that either the performance mode of the system is changed, or that the more powerful GPU remains available for the Tygron Platform.

Virtualization

Virtual environments are currently not supported. The Tygron Platform's 3D visualization is one of its basic functionalities. 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) is 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 official drivers installed for your video card from the original manufacturer. In case you upgrade your videocard to a better one from a different manufacturere, please remove the old drivers before running the Tygron Geodesign Platform again. Not removing may result in the hardware check not recognizing your new video card, and thus the platform not starting.

NVIDIA

• NVIDIA Drivers

AMD ATI

• AMD ATI Drivers

Intel

• Intel Drivers

Browsers

For web-based interactions with the Tygron Platform, such as the web interface, the latest (stable) versions of the following browsers are supported:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Opera

Explanation

Hardware

Because the Tygron Platform is 3D visualization software, the various hardware 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 Tygron Platform possible.

Screen resolution

The Tygron Platform is a complex tool, and require sufficient screen space to allow an overview of all options and information panels.

Internet connection

The core technology of the Tygron Platform 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.

Software

The ability to support the use of specific software can be based on a variety of decision. A brief clarification on the supported software:

Browser

At the time of writing, Microsoft's Internet Explorer is only available on Windows for legacy reasons, and Microsoft is actively encouraging users to switch to more modern browsers. Additionally, Microsoft's Edge browser is not fully supported.