The m-files of the MSS (Marine Systems Simulator) toolbox are compatible with MATLAB and the free software GNU Octave (https://www.octave.org), facilitating broad accessibility and application in marine systems simulation. To begin using the MSS toolbox, ensure it is installed and properly set up in your GNU Octave environment.
- Download ZIP
- Unzip the file to a desired location on your computer and name the directory MSS.
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Download and install GNU Octave from https://octave.org/download.
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Edit the start-up file (https://docs.octave.org/latest/Startup-Files.html) to include
graphics_toolkit("qt");
The function call 'graphics_toolkit ("qt")' selects the Qt/OpenGL system.
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Start GNU Octave from the terminal using 'octave --gui'. Type
>> graphics_toolkit ans = qt
to verify that you are using QT.
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Select "Edit - Set path - Add directory with subdirectories" and navigate to the unzipped MSS directory. Select "Open - Save - Close".
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To get started and find help on using the MSS, type the following command in the command window:
>> mssHelp