How to Install Yaade on Windows 10

Yaade is a software package for Discrete Element Method (DEM) simulations. This tutorial will guide you through the steps of installing Yaade on Windows 10.

Step 1: Install Python 3

Yaade requires Python 3 to run. If you don't have Python 3 already installed on your system, you can download and install it from the official website here: https://www.python.org/downloads/.

During the installation process, make sure to select the option to add Python to your system PATH.

Step 2: Install Git

Yaade code is hosted on GitHub, so you will need to install Git to clone the Yaade repository. You can download Git from this link: https://git-scm.com/downloads.

During the installation process, you can leave the default settings as they are.

Step 3: Clone the Yaade repository

Once Git is installed, you can clone the Yaade repository by opening a command prompt and entering the following command:

git clone https://github.com/yade/trunk.git

This will create a local copy of the Yaade repository on your computer.

Step 4: Install Yaade dependencies

To run Yaade, you need to install its dependencies. To do this, open a command prompt and navigate to the trunk directory where you cloned the repository. Then, run the following command:

pip install -r requirements.txt

This will install all the necessary packages that Yaade requires. The process may take a few minutes.

Step 5: Launch Yaade

Once the dependencies are installed, you can launch Yaade by running the following command from the trunk directory:

python -m yade

This will open the Yaade GUI, and you can start using the software.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered the steps required to install Yaade on Windows 10. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully install and run Yaade on your system.