Overview

The user guide provides you with an understanding of fundamental concepts and steps you through basic operation of the software. Available zone attributes and file formats are documented for advanced users that run the application through the command line or develop tools that understand OpenSIMPPLLE's file formats.

Contents

Fundamental Concepts - Defines terminology and concepts used in OpenSIMPPLLE

Basic Operation - Explains how to use the software to model landscape dynamics

Available Zones - Defines ecological stratifications, species, size classes, densities, and processes in zones

File Formats - Describes the structure and contents of supported file formats

This guide is a work in progress and is meant to replace the original SIMPPLLE 2.5 User's Guide. Refer to the old user's guide when you want to explore concepts or operations at greater depth.