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hub/LINUX_INSTALL.md

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+# LINUX_INSTALL
+## Prepare your environment
+### Install Miniconda
+1. Get the link for the latest version of Miniconda from https://docs.conda.io/en/latest/miniconda.html
+2. Download the installer using wget
+    ````
+    wget https://repo.anaconda.com/miniconda/Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
+    ````
+3. Make the installer executable
+    ````
+    chmod +x ./Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
+    ````
+4. Run the installer
+    ````
+    ./Miniconda3-latest-Linux-x86_64.sh
+    ````
+5. Holder enter until you are prompted to accept the license terms. Enter yes.
+6. Initialize the conda environment
+    ````
+    conda init bash
+    ````
+7. Source .bashrc
+    ````
+    source ~/.bashrc
+    ````
+8. Create a conda environment for the hub
+    ````
+    conda create --name hub python=3.9.16
+    ````
+
+### Setup SRA
+1. Get the sra binary and libshortwave.so library from Guille or Koa
+2. Place the binary and the library into your directory of choice
+3. Make a symlink for the binary and place it into /usr/local/bin/sra
+    ````
+    sudo ln -s ~/sra /usr/local/bin/sra
+    ````
+4. Make a symlink for the library and place it into /usr/local/lib/libshortwave.so
+    ````
+    sudo ln -s ~/libshortwave.so /usr/local/lib/libshortwave.so
+    ````
+### Setup INSEL
+1. TBD
+
+### Get a Python editor
+You are welcome to use the Python editor of your preference. The CERC team generally uses PyCharm to develop the hub.
+The latest version of PyCharm can be downloaded from [JetBrains website](https://www.jetbrains.com/pycharm/promo/?source=google&medium=cpc&campaign=14127625109&term=pycharm&content=536947779504&gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0ZiiBhBKEiwA4PT9z2AxPfy39x_RcBqlYxJ6sm_s55T9qvA_sZ8ZfkhIVX6FOD-ySbmzARoCcpQQAvD_BwE).
+ For setup and installation instructions, please view the "Get a Python Editor"
+from the [WINDOWS_INSTALL](https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/gitea/CERC/hub/src/branch/main/hub/WINDOWS_INSTALL.md)
+documentation.

hub/WINDOWS_INSTALL.md

@@ -2,16 +2,16 @@
 
 This is an installation guide for Windows, covering all the steps needed to begin developing code for the Urban 
 Simulation Platform 'Hub'. At the end of this process you will have installed and configured all the necessary applications, 
-set up your own project on CERC's Gitlab and created your first python file.
+set up your own project on CERC's Gitea and created your first python file.
 
 ## Prepare your environment
-g
 To develop any new code for the Urban Simulation Platform you must have the right software applications installed and configured.
 The Platform is written in python and so the applications you need are:
 * Miniconda
+* SRA Files
 * Python Editor
 
-You also need to register a user account with the CERC's code repository on Gitlab and have the necessary permissions for 
+You also need to register a user account with the CERC's code repository on Gitea and have the necessary permissions for 
 creating new code. For that purpose, please, contact Guillermo (guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca) or 
 Koa (kekoa.wells@concordia.ca) as soon as possible.
 
@@ -47,6 +47,29 @@ _The term '...' is not recognized as the name of a cmdlet, function,..._
 
 To solve it, type 'Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted' as shown in the image.
 
+### Setup SRA
+
+1. Get the SRA executable and dll files from Guille or Koa
+2. Create a folder in "C:\Program Files\" called "sra"
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_34.png)
+
+3. Copy shortwave_integer.exe and pthreadGC2.dll into the sra folder.
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_35.png)
+
+4. Add the newly created sra folder to the Path, similar to step 2 from the Miniconda setup above.
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_36.png)
+
+### Install and setup INSEL
+
+1. Get the INSEL installer from Guille or Koa
+2. Run the installer to completion using the default installation path
+3. Add the INSEL installation folder to the Path
+
+![create_sra](docs/img_windows_install/img_41.png)
+
 ### Get a Python editor
 
 1. You will need a python editor in order to import the existing Hub source code and to write your own python code. 
@@ -55,7 +78,7 @@ an excellent open-source python editor.
 2. Run the installer, and follow the installation instructions for PyCharm, you may change a few options, 
 but the default ones should be fine.
 
-**NOTE:** If Pycharm asks you to create a Virtual Environment, click **Cancel**. You will do it later using Conda instead.
+**NOTE:** If PyCharm asks you to create a Virtual Environment, click **Cancel**. You will do it later using Conda instead.
 
 ![creating_virtual_environment](docs/img_windows_install/img_31.png)
 
@@ -70,14 +93,12 @@ You can find it also at **Git->Clone...**
 
 ![pycharm get from version control](docs/img_windows_install/img_6.png)
 
-3. Select **Git** as the **Version control**. For the URL use the link to the Hub repository, as seen below.
+3. Select **Git** as the **Version control**. Open the [hub repository](https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/gitea/CERC/hub)
+on Gitea and copy the URL from your browser to use as the URL inside PyCharm.
 
 ![pycharm get from version control screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_1.png)
 
-(You can also copy this URL by going to the Hub repository in [Gitlab](https://rs-loy-gitlab.concordia.ca/Guille/hub.git) 
-and clicking on the **Copy URL** button, next to **Clone with HTTPS**)
-
-![gitlab get https](docs/img_windows_install/img_17.png)
+![gitea get https](docs/img_windows_install/img_39.png)
 
 The Directory to store the Hub source code locally is automatically created for you. Edit this if you prefer it to be stored somewhere else.
     
@@ -152,7 +173,7 @@ _lca_classes_,... And, click on the **Create** button.
 3. Click on the **Git** button in the bottom-left corner to pop-up the window showing the Git information. 
 See your new branch has been created under _Local_.
 
-4. Now we need to let the CERC Gitlab repository know about this new branch. You do this by right-clicking on 
+4. Now we need to let the CERC Gitea repository know about this new branch. You do this by right-clicking on 
 your branch and selecting **Push...** from the drop-down menu.
 
 5. Then click on the **Push** button at the bottom-right of the **Push Commits** window.
@@ -180,33 +201,35 @@ See the picture below.
 
 ![pycharm configuration screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_5.png)
 
-## Set up a new project on Gitlab 
+## Set up a new project on Gitea
+You will need an account before you can access the Gitea. Please contact Guillermo (guillermo.gutierrezmorote@concordia.ca) or 
+Koa (kekoa.wells@concordia.ca) to request an account.
 
-1. Open a browser and to the [CERC Git](https://rs-loy-gitlab.concordia.ca/). Click on the blue **New project** button.
+1. Open a browser and go to the [CERC Gitea](https://nextgenerations-cities.encs.concordia.ca/). Click on the **+** in the top right 
+and select "New Repository" or press the **+** below the Organization tab.
 
-![git new project screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_14.png)
+![git new project screen](docs/img_windows_install/img_37.png)
 
 2. Choose the **Create blank project** option from the three options seen below.
 
 3. Type in a name that describes your project: _hp_workflow_, _bus_system_optimization_... 
 (remember to follow the CERC naming conventions described in the [Coding Style](PYGUIDE.md)). 
-Check the option **Initialize repository with a README**, and ideally, check the **Visibility Level** to be **Public**. 
+Ideally, uncheck the option **Make Repository Private**, and check the **Initialize Repository**
 Then click on the **Create project** button.
 
-![git give a name](docs/img_windows_install/img_15.png)
+![git give a name](docs/img_windows_install/img_38.png)
 
 You should then see a confirmation screen with all the information about your new project.
 
 ## Get your project into Pycharm
 
-1. Now you can make a clone of this project, within PyCharm. First, copy the URL by clicking on the blue **Clone** button 
-and then click on the **Copy URL** button, next to the **Clone with HTTPS** link.
+1. Now you can make a clone of this project, within PyCharm. First, go to the page of your repository on the Gitea and copy the URL.
 
 2. Switch back to PyCharm and close the Hub project by choosing **File->Close Project**. You will then see the 
 **Welcome To PyCharm** window again.
 
 3. Clone a copy of your Project into PyCharm, following the steps 2-6 of the _GET THE CERC HUB SOURCE CODE_ 
-section above, but using the URL link that you just copied for your gitlab project.
+section above, but using the URL link that you just copied for your Gitea project.
 
 4. Select **File->Settings** to open the **Settings** window. From the panel on the left click on 
 **Project:<project name> -> Project Structure**.
@@ -242,5 +265,5 @@ city = GeometryFactory('citygml', path='myfile.gml').city
 
 9. Always remember to push your own project changes as the last thing you do before ending your working day! 
 First, commit your changes by clicking on the green check in the top-right corner of Pycharm. Add a comment that explains briefly your changes. 
-Then, pull by clicking on the blue arrow to be sure that there are no conflicts between your version (local) and the remote one (gitlab). 
+Then, pull by clicking on the blue arrow to be sure that there are no conflicts between your version (local) and the remote one (Gitea). 
 Once the conflicts are solved and the merge in local is done, push the changes by clicking on the green arrow.

setup.py

@@ -18,16 +18,14 @@ with open(version) as f:
   exec(f.read(), main_ns)
 
 
-
-
 setup(
   name='cerc-hub',
   version=main_ns['__version__'],
-  description="CERC Hub consist in a set of classes (Central data model), importers and exporters to help researchers "
-              "to create better and sustainable cities",
-  long_description="CERC Hub consist in a set of classes (Central data model), importers and exporters to help "
-                   "researchers to create better and sustainable cities.\n\nDevelop at Concordia university in canada "
-                   "as part of the research group from the next generation cities institute our aim among others it's "
+  description="CERC Hub consist of a set of classes (Central data model), importers and exporters to help researchers "
+              "to create better and more sustainable cities",
+  long_description="CERC Hub consist of a set of classes (Central data model), importers and exporters to help "
+                   "researchers to create better and more sustainable cities.\n\nDeveloped at Concordia university in Canada "
+                   "as part of the research group from the Next Generation Cities Institute, our aim among others is "
                    "to provide a comprehensive set of tools to help researchers and urban developers to make decisions "
                    "to improve the livability and efficiency of our cities",
   classifiers=[
@@ -88,7 +86,8 @@ setup(
   data_files=[
     ('hub', glob.glob('requirements.txt')),
     ('hub/config', glob.glob('hub/config/*.ini')),
-    ('hub/catalog_factories/greenery/ecore_greenery', glob.glob('hub/catalog_factories/greenery/ecore_greenery/*.ecore')),
+    ('hub/catalog_factories/greenery/ecore_greenery',
+     glob.glob('hub/catalog_factories/greenery/ecore_greenery/*.ecore')),
     ('hub/data/construction', glob.glob('hub/data/construction/*')),
     ('hub/data/costs', glob.glob('hub/data/costs/montreal_costs.xml')),
     ('hub/data/customized_imports', glob.glob('hub/data/customized_imports/ashrae_archetypes.xml')),