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About CMT

The CSDMS Web Modeling Tool (WMT) allows you to run and couple CSDMS model components through the web in a user-friendly software environment. Components in the WMT are based on models, originally submitted to the CSDMS model repository, and now adapted to communicate with other models. The WMT tool is the environment in which you can link these components together to run new simulations. The WMT software operates through the web and communicates with the CSDMS HPCC, to perform the simulations.

User requirements
The CSDMS Web Modeling Tool (WMT) is your way to submit job on the CSDMS supercomputer. Once you start running WMT it will ask for a supercomputer username & password. To set you up on the CSDMS supercomputer you need to follow the 3 steps below.
Step 1: Become a CSDMS member You need to become a CSDMS member. Sign up! Step 2: fill in a HPCC project page For its sponsors, CSDMS tries to document for what reasons everyone uses our high performance computing cluster. Therefore, please fill in a project page here. We will advertize your work for you on the HPCC project page. Step 3: Request a HPCC account The University of Colorado requires that you have a special user account to log on to the CSDMS HPCC. It is free for CSDMS members with modeling needs, but it does need to be specially setup for you (this takes a few days). To request an account sign up here.

Download CMT
Download the CSDMS Modeling Tool (CMT) client for PC, Mac or Linux and start running models or coupled components on the CSDMS supercomputer. The CSDMS Modeling Tool is your way of communicating with the CSDMS supercomputer. Scripts and commands constantly go back and forth between the CMT on your computer and the HPCC. Read more about three prerequisits in the above section.

CMT manuals
What does the WMT software look like and how do you use it? Here we posted a number of links to get you started.
Getting started Click here for a short manual on navigating and using the CMT Tool. A presentation explaining the lay-out and basic functionality of the CMT is available too. Run a stand-alone model A presentation explains how to run one of the components as a stand-alone model. We have used this example with students in our Fall 2010 class; notes on this excercise and a more detailed presentation on the model are posted in the EKT repository. Sediment Supply Numerical Experiments notes and a lecture on the Sediment Supply Model, Hydrotrend. Running a Coupled Model A presentation explains how to run three coupled components: a river branching over the floodplain and building a delta. We have used this example with students in our Fall 2010 class; notes on this excercise and a more detailed presentation on the model are posted in the EKT repository. River to Delta Modeling notes and a lecture on the Coastline Evolution Model, CEM.

Modules in the CMT
Over 35 modules out of 426 modules listed in the CSDMS model repository can now be coupled and run in the WMT. See this list for an overview of the WMT compatible models.

CMT FAQ
Can’t find the answer in the dropbox below? Feel free to e-mail your question to CSDMS@colorado.edu. CSDMS staff will try to respond within a week. Please make sure the question you’re asking is unique and CSDMS-related.
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CMT modules help pages
Each of the modules in the WMT has one or more help files describing how to use the module, what each of the input parameters means, and some example files are provided as well. Learn more about a module by reading the help documentation.