How to Install Yaade on Windows 11

Yaade is a popular open-source software for discrete element method (DEM) simulations of granular materials. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Yaade on your Windows 11 computer.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, ensure that you have met the following requirements:

• A Windows 11 computer
• Python 3 (version 3.7 or higher) installed
• Git installed

Installation Steps

Follow the steps below to install Yaade on your Windows 11 computer:

1. Open the Command Prompt or PowerShell by typing "cmd" or "powershell" in the search bar on your desktop.

2. In the command line interface, navigate to the directory where you want to install Yaade.

3. Use the following command to download Yaade:

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

4. Once Yaade is downloaded, go to the trunk folder using the command:

cd trunk

5. Install the required packages by running the following command in the command line:

pip install -r user-submitted/requirements.txt

6. Next, build and install the Yaade package using the following command:

python setup.py build && sudo python setup.py install

7. Finally, test your installation by running Yaade with the following command:

yade

If Yaade runs successfully, it means you have successfully installed Yaade on your Windows 11 computer!

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Yaade on a Windows 11 computer. Now that you have installed Yaade, you can start using it for DEM simulations of granular materials. Enjoy!

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