Performance

This guide helps you optimize Plotwise performance and troubleshoot slowdowns.

Optimal Setup

Supported Browsers

For best performance, use:

• Chrome (recommended) - Latest version
• Firefox - Latest version
• Safari - Latest version
• Edge - Latest version

Browser Settings

Recommended settings:

• Enable JavaScript
• Allow cookies for plotwise.us
• Enable local storage
• Hardware acceleration on

Extensions to disable if issues occur:

• Ad blockers (may interfere with functionality)
• Privacy extensions (may block necessary requests)
• Script blockers

Network Requirements

Minimum:

• 5 Mbps download speed
• Stable connection

Recommended:

• 25+ Mbps download speed
• Low latency (<100ms)

Common Performance Issues

Slow Page Loading

Watchlist Performance

Search Performance

Troubleshooting Steps

Basic Troubleshooting

1. Refresh the page

   • Press Ctrl+R (Cmd+R on Mac)
   • Or click browser refresh button

2. Clear browser cache

   • Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data
   • Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Clear Data
   • Safari: Develop → Empty Caches

3. Try incognito/private mode

   • Tests without extensions or cached data
   • If faster, issue is local to your browser

4. Try different browser

   • Isolates browser-specific issues
   • Use latest version of major browser

5. Check network

   • Run speed test (fast.com)
   • Try different network if available
   • Restart router if issues persist

Advanced Troubleshooting

Check Browser DevTools

1. Open DevTools (F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I)
2. Go to Network tab
3. Reload page
4. Look for:
   • Red failed requests
   • Very slow requests (>5 seconds)
   • Large file downloads

Check Memory Usage

1. Open browser task manager
   • Chrome: Shift+Esc
   • Firefox: about:performance
2. Check Plotwise tab memory
3. If very high, refresh or restart browser

Check Console Errors

1. Open DevTools (F12)
2. Go to Console tab
3. Look for red errors
4. Report errors to support with screenshots

Optimizing Your Workflow

Efficient Data Management

Archive completed permits:

• Remove permits you no longer need to track
• Frees up slots and improves performance
• Export data first if needed for records

Use filters effectively:

• Default to filtered views
• Create saved views for common needs
• Avoid loading all permits when possible

Organize with tags:

• Tag permits for quick filtering
• Use consistent naming convention
• Filter by tags instead of scrolling

Browser Optimization

Manage tabs:

• Close Plotwise tabs when not in use
• Use bookmarks instead of keeping tabs open
• Limit to 1-2 Plotwise tabs

Regular maintenance:

• Clear cache weekly
• Update browser regularly
• Restart browser daily if heavy use

Network Optimization

For slow connections:

• Reduce items per page
• Avoid large exports
• Use mobile data as backup if Wi-Fi is slow

For mobile use:

• Use Wi-Fi when available
• Reduce data by using filters
• Consider mobile-specific workflows

Performance Expectations

Typical Load Times

Factors Affecting Speed

Faster:

• Good network connection
• Modern browser
• Fewer permits loaded
• Specific filters applied

Slower:

• Poor network
• Old browser
• Large datasets
• Complex filters
• Many browser tabs

Reporting Performance Issues

When contacting support about performance:

Include:

• Browser name and version
• Operating system
• Time of day issue occurred
• Specific action that was slow
• Screenshot of DevTools Network tab
• Any error messages

Steps to capture:

1. Open DevTools before reproducing issue
2. Go to Network tab
3. Reproduce the slow action
4. Screenshot the network waterfall
5. Include in support request

System Status

Check if issues are system-wide:

• Status page: status.plotwise.us
• Known issues: Listed on status page
• Maintenance windows: Announced in advance

Related Documentation

• Common Issues
• Getting Help
• Browser Requirements