The Whiteboard activity is theoretically unlimited in what it can do, but it remains demanding on resources. Several factors can affect its performance: the number of elements added, the number of users, the number of activities and slides in the session, the number of browser tabs open, the applications running on your device, and the device's own characteristics.
Factors that affect Whiteboard performance
Several factors can affect the performance of your Whiteboard:
The number of elements added
The number of users
The number of activities and slides in your session
The number of browser tabs open
The applications running on your device
The characteristics of the device itself
Best practices for an optimal experience
To get the best remote collaboration experience with Beekast:
Avoid opening more than 2 Whiteboards at the same time on the same computer
Create several small Whiteboards (with little content) rather than one large one
Resize the images you add to your Whiteboard to reduce its overall weight
Make sure your browser is up to date and part of our list of supported browsers
Close all redundant browser tabs and windows
Avoid editing many elements at the same time
What to do in case of slowdowns
If the following information banner appears:
"The memory used by this Whiteboard is significant. To improve performance and ensure optimal display for all participants, we recommend reducing the number or size of elements on this Whiteboard"
Here's how to respond:
Reduce the size of certain elements until the banner disappears
Clear the Whiteboard of any unnecessary content: prefer .jpeg or .png files over .gif files to lighten the content of the Whiteboard
💡Good to know
Users with older, less powerful devices (computers, tablets, or smartphones) will experience slowdowns before others
Only Bitmap-type image formats are accepted; vector formats such as .svg are not accepted
❓FAQ
How many Whiteboards can I open at the same time?
We recommend not opening more than 2 Whiteboards at the same time on the same computer.
What should I do if the "memory usage is significant" banner appears?
Reduce the size of certain elements until the banner disappears, and clear the Whiteboard of any unnecessary content.
What image formats are accepted on the Whiteboard?
Only Bitmap-type formats (such as .jpeg or .png) are accepted. Vector formats such as .svg are not.
Why is my Whiteboard slowing down?
Performance depends on the number of elements added, the number of users, the number of activities and slides in the session, the number of browser tabs open, the applications running on your device, and the characteristics of the device itself.
Where can I find all the features of the Whiteboard?
See the article dedicated to the Whiteboard activity.