# How do I configure my browser for Inspector Online

Inspector Online 3D viewer uses WebGL and GPU acceleration to display complex inspection data. When you play back a video, **Inspector Online refreshes the 3D viewer 30 times per second** to keep the 3D view perfectly in sync with the footage. This real-time synchronization can be demanding on your GPU, so to ensure smooth playback a few specific configurations may be required. Follow the steps below to get the best performance and visual quality.

## 1. Browser Compatibility

Inspector Online works with modern browsers that fully support WebGL 2.0 and hardware acceleration. Use the latest **stable** release of one of these:

* Google Chrome (Windows, macOS)
* Microsoft Edge (Chromium-based) (Windows, macOS)
* Apple Safari (macOS only)

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**Not Supported:**

* Mozilla Firefox
* Microsoft Internet Explorer (any version)

These browsers are not supported by the Inspector Online application.
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Tip: Enable automatic updates so your browser always includes the latest graphics and security fixes.
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## 2. Enable Graphics Hardware Acceleration

Hardware acceleration allows your GPU—not just your CPU—to handle 3D rendering. Make sure it is turned on.

### Google Chrome

1. In the address bar, type `chrome://settings/system` and press **Enter**.
2. Toggle **Use graphics acceleration when available** to **On**.
3. Click **Relaunch**.

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4. Verify at `chrome://gpu` that *WebGL* and *WebGL2* show **Hardware accelerated**.

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### Microsoft Edge (Windows/macOS)

1. In the address bar, type `edge://settings/system/manageSystem` and press **Enter**.
2. Switch **Use graphics acceleration when available** to **On**.
3. **Restart** Edge to apply the change.

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4. Confirm at `edge://gpu` that *WebGL* and *WebGL2* are listed as **Hardware accelerated** under **Graphics Feature Status**.

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5. *If you don’t see the toggle:* Your organization may manage this setting with the `HardwareAccelerationModeEnabled` policy. Ask your IT administrator to set the policy to **Enabled** or **Not configured**, then restart Edge.

### Apple Safari (macOS)

Hardware acceleration is enabled by default.

Keep macOS updated via System Settings → General → Software Update. No manual toggle is required.

## 3. Force Microsoft Edge or Chrome to Use a Dedicated GPU (Windows)

If your laptop has both integrated and dedicated graphics (e.g., Intel + NVIDIA/AMD), Windows may default to the integrated GPU. To force the dedicated GPU:

1. **Open Windows Graphics Settings**
   * Right-click the desktop → **Display settings** → scroll down → **Graphics settings**.
2. **If not already in the list, add the Browser**
   * Under Add an app, select **Add desktop app**.
   * Click **Browse** and locate the executable:
     * Chrome: `C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe`
     * Edge: `C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe`
   * Click **Add**.

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3. **Set High Performance**
   * In the list, click **Options** next to the browser.
   * Choose **High performance** (dedicated GPU).
   * Click **Save**.

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4. **Restart the Browser**
   * Close and reopen Chrome or Edge.
   * Confirm GPU use by visiting `chrome://gpu` or `edge://gpu.` It should now list your dedicated GPU under GL\_VENDOR and/or GL\_RENDERER.

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## 4. Limit the 3D Rendering Workload in Inspector Online

If you still experience issues when playing back a dataset, you can reduce the rendering workload inside Inspector Online itself.<br>

1. **Display Only the Inspection Map**
   * In the 3D Viewer, expand the Flights listing.
   * Ensure the Inspection Map checkbox is checked.
     * If it is not the case and the checkbox is greyed out it means the Inspection&#x20;
     * Map has not been generated. In this case, reach out to Flyability support team.
   * Expand each flight in the list and confirm that only their POIs and Trajectory are displayed.

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Tip: By default, when an Inspection Map exists, Inspector Online displays it and hides individual flight maps, but double-check these settings to be sure.
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2. **Adjust the Point-Cloud Quality**
   * While reviewing an inspection, open the Options menu in the 3D Viewer.
   * Use the Quality slider to lower the number of points rendered until you experience a smooth 3D rendering.

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Reducing the number of visible points can greatly improve frame rate and responsiveness, especially on laptops or networks with limited resources.


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