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Getting Started with OpenTire

Getting the OpenTire code base on to your own computer

The easiest way to get and commit code to the 'OpenTire' project is by using Github Desktop which can be downloaded from here: https://desktop.github.com/ Start the software and log-in with your Github credentials. You may have to select where it should sync the code to, the dfault is typically in /User/Documents/Github/ To add a new repository and get it downloaded locally, use the link on right hand side of the specific repository's main page and go File>Clone Repository and paste in the link (it should end with .git).

Getting Started with Python

The OpenTire project uses the Anaconda distribution of Python. This distribution is Python 3.8 based and has its own conda based package manager for ease of use.

1. Downloading Anaconda

Start by downloading the 64 bit installer for Python 3.x from the Anaconda website. https://www.anaconda.com/download/ Make sure that during install the Anaconda installation gets added to the Windows PATH variable. If you have trouble with this step there are plenty of tutorials/guides online on how to add it.

2. Downloading an IDE

One recommended IDE to use is PyCharm Community Edition. You can download it here: https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/download/#section=windows Other options include Visual Studio or VSCode.

Using the Anaconda distribution in PyCharm

• In PyCharm, navigate to File > Settings > Project Interpreter
• In the 'Project Interpreter' field, select the environment you installed above. It should show up automatically if your Anaconda install is added to PATH.
• In your Run/Debug Configurations, select the new interpreter in the 'Python Interpreter' field.

Getting Started with Matlab/Octave

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