Technical specification questions

Do I need a server to run Hysopt?

Hysopt is a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) application running in the cloud.
The CAD/modeling of the Hysopt environment runs entirely in the end-user's browser, whereas the computation engine runs on the Hysopt cloud platform.
So the short answer is no, you don't need a server to use Hysopt. 

What are the software requirements for the end user’s PC?

Hysopt is highly optimized to be used with the Google Chrome browser.

We have reports of users using Hysopt in other browsers such as Apple Safari, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox, however, the experience might be sub-optimal.
As such we only fully support Hysopt under the Google Chrome browser.

What are the hardware requirements for the end user’s PC?

Hysopt's CAD environment runs entirely in the end-user's browser. This puts significant strain on the system.

The memory usage can range from 150MB to 500MB on very large models.
The minimal CPU requirements are an Intel Core i3 or equivalent when designing smaller models. However, we recommend at least an Intel Core i5 to ensure acceptable frame rates on larger models. 
The Google Chrome browser can benefit from hardware-accelerated canvas, so having some kind of accelerated graphics card is always a plus, but not required. 

Minimal screen resolution : 1920x1080

Is my CPU good enough to run Hysopt?

The following table gives an overview of our experiences with the hardware we have at our disposal. We will extend this list in the future.