System Requirements & Best Practices
R-THYM is a next-generation Digital Twin platform that runs computationally intensive hydraulic and transient physics (Method of Characteristics) entirely within your web browser.
Because it calculates and renders high-fidelity dynamic simulations at 60 frames per second using WebAssembly and WebGL, your browser and hardware setup play an important role in ensuring a smooth experience.
Recommended Browsers
For the best performance and maximum compatibility, we recommend using the latest desktop versions of the following browsers:
- Google Chrome (Highly Recommended)
- Microsoft Edge
- Mozilla Firefox
(Note: Safari and mobile/tablet browsers are not officially supported for building and running complex transient models at this time.)
Enabling Hardware Acceleration
To ensure the graphical interface and real-time transient animations run smoothly without lagging, Hardware Acceleration must be enabled in your browser.
- Chrome / Edge: Go to
Settings>System> Ensure "Use hardware acceleration when available" is toggled ON. - Firefox: Go to
Settings>General>Performance> Ensure "Use recommended performance settings" is checked (which enables hardware acceleration by default).
Navigation & Peripherals
R-THYM features a CAD-like interactive canvas that allows you to easily draw, pan, and zoom across massive water networks.
While a laptop trackpad will work for basic viewing, we strongly recommend using a standard computer mouse with a scroll wheel when building models:
- Scroll Wheel: Instantly zoom in and out of your network to inspect fine details or view the macroscopic system.
- Middle-Click / Right-Click: Pan seamlessly across the workspace without losing your current selection.
Account Tiers & Capabilities
R-THYM is built to scale with your engineering needs. Whether you are exploring the platform today or utilizing it for enterprise-level modeling, the core physics engine remains the same.
- Public Beta / Free Access: Currently, R-THYM is in public beta. Free accounts are perfect for evaluating the platform, exploring demo models, and building small-scale networks (currently limited to 2 projects with a maximum of 20 objects each).
- Commercial Subscriptions: Upon the conclusion of the beta, premium subscription tiers will unlock unrestricted network sizes, unlimited project saving, and advanced export capabilities for professional engineering workflows.