To determine a realistic average RAM and VRAM (main memory and GPU memory) consumption, the native CAD data must first be converted into the proprietary 3DVS format. After conversion, several representative models (small, medium, and large) should be loaded into the 3DViewStation WebViewer or Desktop, and the corresponding average resource consumption values should be recorded.

Please proceed as follows:

▪Load a 3DVS test file.

▪Switch to the Expert tab in the user interface.

▪Click Analyze Hardware.

▪In the Output pane, locate the values for Loaded File RAM and Loaded File VRAM.

▪Record both values in the table below.

▪Close the current scene.

▪Repeat these steps for the small, medium, and large test models.

Hardware sizing examples based on a standard server configuration for a maximum of 20 concurrent viewing sessions

The following examples illustrate the estimated hardware requirements based on measured resource consumption.

Standard Server Assumption (All calculations below assume a standard server configuration):

▪256 GB RAM

▪1 GPU with 24 GB VRAM

If the calculated requirements exceed the capacity of a single server, multiple servers or additional GPUs are required. Load sharing between multiple servers, or servers with multiple graphics cards are supported.

For production environments, we recommend including at least a 30–50% resource reserve to account for:

▪Operating system overhead

▪Background processes

▪Peak loads

▪Future scaling

If larger files or a higher number of parallel sessions are expected, plan additional servers or GPUs accordingly.