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Introduction

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Settings	Description
Synchronization time interval	Adjust how often BigPicture syncs data (a range of 1-10 seconds). Increase the value to boost app performance (synchronization less frequent).
Updates processing control	Switch the processing mode to manage better manage the high volume of BigPicture updates in Jira , and vice versa. Simple updates processing - one One queue for processing all updates. The app should process all updates quickly, but when dealing with large volumes of data, it may be inefficient and cause a risk of high CPU load (if only one queue is used, it may run continuously without emptying). Optimized updates processing (recommended) - splits Splits a single long queue into into multiple smaller queues for more efficient management. Updates from Jira to frequently used boxes are the priority (high-priority queue). Updates from less used boxes go to the low-priority queue, which processes them every fifteen minutes. This prevents the app from dealing with excessive data loads at short intervals, reducing the risk of high CPU load and negative impact on Jira. Limited updates processing - this This mode continuously updates the boxes you use the most, but there is no low-priority queue. While this mode reduces the risk of negative effects on Jira it will take longer to sync , syncing less frequently used boxes will take longer. We don’t don't recommend using this mode if you work with large data volumes.
Box activity threshold	Defines which boxes are classified by the app as active. Enter a value ranging from 1 - to 144 hours.
Active box limit	Limits the number of boxes supported by the high-priority queue. Enter a value raging ranging from 10 - 100 boxes.
Box synchronization threshold	Lets you set a synchronization timeout. Enter a value ranging from 5 - 10,000 milliseconds.

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We recommend scheduling a sync once a week during the off-peak hours. When the sync is running the , performance might be decreaseddecrease.

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Adjust live sync settings

Live sync eliminates the need to refresh a page to see the changes made by other BigPicture and Jira users. The sync interval, which is expressed in seconds, determines how frequently data from individual modules and markers is synchronized. The interval value is expressed in seconds.

To improve performance:

• Increase the sync interval (less frequent syncs) OR

• Use the toggle switch to disable live sync.

Go to: Switch to the Live sync tab to make adjustments.

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• Close and archive boxes that are no longer needed - BigPicture doesn’t doesn't refresh closed and archived boxes, which results in better app performance.

• Delete unnecessary boxes (e.g., it’s it's just a test box).

You may also want to clean up old and unused Jira projects.

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When working with the app, you might notice that a module page doesn’t doesn't load fast enough. The following changes speed up data sync.

Customize task-related performance settings

The Performance tab includes additional settings that are worth considering to enhance page load time while using BigPicture modules.

Settings	Description
Maximum tasks to load	Limit To enhance loading speed, limit the number of tasks simultaneously displayed by BigPicture to enhance loading speed. A lower limit will result in improved loading performance.
Task grouping limit	To optimize the process, limit the Limit the maximum number of tasks the app can group to optimize the process. By reducing the number of tasks, the app can perform grouping faster.

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Structure builders help you automatically create and maintain the task structure in each box. Having Hav ng more active structure builders increases the time needed to sync the task tree, which can slow down page loading times. For that reason, we recommend using up to three structure builders in a box.

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Columns display and aggregate task information. Simultaneously displaying Displaying too many columns can affect the page load times of the Gantt and Scope modules. Avoid having more than ten columns per view. Create additional column views to easily switch between different views without slowing down the performance.

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If your box spans a long period of time or contains a large number of many tasks, use filters, such as date filters, to improve the performance.

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BigPicture can process and visualize a large volume of many issues to help you plan and monitor even the most complex initiatives. That’s why the scope of That's why a box scope has no upper limit of for tasks.

Our load and performance tests confirm that the BigPicture app runs comfortably with even 30,000 tasks in a box. But if you notice some user interface responsiveness issues, try the recommendations below recommendaitons.

Ensure you have the right hardware and software

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• As for the software, we recommend using the latest versions of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari browsers.

• Ensure that your browser doesn’t doesn't block caching.

Collapse task dependency links 

BigPicture lets you hide (collapse) dependencies and display dependencies for only the selected tasks. De-clutter your dependency view and to improve responsiveness on the Gantt and Board modules.

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In BigPicture, you can narrow the active (visible) data in your box using JQL.

The JQL-based quick filters control what is currently visible in your box. The scope of a box A b x's scope can also be based on JQL (scope based on Jira filters) or narrowed down based on a JQL query.

Complex queries can impact UI responsiveness and page load times. For that reason, try to keep your JQL queries simple. If you need to perform more complex operations on your scope, break your query into several simpler, quick filters.

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The WBS and Skills widgets add information to a Jira issue page, but they might slow down how quickly the issue page loads. To speed things up, turn off one or both of these widgets. Settings can be adjusted per Jira project.

Keep in mind , that each additional plugin installed shares Jira's resources.

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Each time a task is updated using BigPicture, the app can add a comment to a Jira issue to keep track of changes. Disable Dis ble this functionality for better app performance.

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1. At the top bar, go to Apps > App Configuration. You Yo are taken to the Fields tab in the General section.

2. Change the Save issue changes to Jira Server issue comments toggle switch to the off position.

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The fine-grained logs the app collects are helpful if you want to help our Support Team troubleshoot your problem faster, but it may slow down your application. Reduce Red ce the granularity level and let the app collect the "“Warnings only” only"” or  the "“Information and warning."”

To switch off Fine-grained logging go Go to App Configuration > Advanced > Technical info tab to switch off fine-grained logging. Next, scroll down to the Others section, where you’ll you'll find settings for the logs collection.

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Performance during screen sharing

When using BigPicture during screen sharing, you might notice a slowdown in performance. To help you maintain a smooth experience, we've compiled a list of practical tips to optimize your browser, call settings, and hardware. By following these suggestions, you can enhance BigPicture’s performance and ensure your screen-sharing sessions run more efficiently.