Cloning the repository - GCMLab/GCMLab-FEM GitHub Wiki

There are two main ways to start using the program: (1) download the current version of the program or (2) clone the repository.

(1) A download of the current version of the program allows the user to run simulations with the features that are currently available. The code downloaded to the local computer is in no way linked to the remote repository.

(2) Cloning the repository onto a local computer copies the content of the repository, including all versions of every file and folder for the project. The benefit of cloning the repository is that it provides access to all the branches and allows the user to pull updates from the remote repository as they become available. This is also the way to contribute to the repository, as it allows the user to commit changes and push them to the remote repository on Github.

1. Go to the main repository page on Github

2. Select the master branch from the drop-down menu

   

3. Download the zip file containing the latest version of the program.

   

The steps can also be performed using the command line, but this guide will cover cloning the repository using SublimeMerge.

1. Go to the main repository page on Github

2. Copy the link to the repository

   

3. In SublimeMerge, select File -> Clone repository

   

4. Paste the source URL, select a name for the repository, and select a directory for the repository to be stored.