Training and Events
EMSL offers software and facility training one-on-one with a member of the computing team or via online tutorials. Depending on demand, workshops are held at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and other locations.
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Web-Based Software Tutorials
View tutorial introductions for using EMSL's software, NWChem and Ecce, as well as the NWArchive. Tutorials include slides and streaming video.
- "MPP2 For Dummies" - Powerpoint presentation (7.22Mb), Video, Windows Media (First 1 min 50 second no sound) Tutorial on how to get started using EMSL's computing resources, including tips and tricks for logging on to MPP2, running jobs, and compiling code. Internet Broadcast, March 24, 2004.
- NWChem User Manual – Release 5.1 documentation
- How to Run Large Jobs on MPP2
- Ecce Online Help – Web-based user documentation used by the software
- Setting Up and Running a Calculation with Ecce – Summary and example using Ecce tools to run a simple calculation with NWChem
- Building a Simple Molecule in Ecce – Example of using the Ecce Builder to construct a simple molecule for use in a calculation
System Requirements for Web-based Tutorials
Video portions require Windows Media Player. Download WMP from the Microsoft website. If, after clicking on a video link, the video does not start in Media Player, download the file to the desktop, then double-click on it.
Workshops and Classroom Training
No new workshops and classroom training are available at this time. Learn about Previous Workshops/Classroom Training and access an Offsite Workshops Checklist for planning, preparing, and executing an offsite workshop for training on EMSL software.
