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Preparing for the Summer Institute: Software Requirements
Some sessions require that customized software be installed on your laptop. Please perform the following software installations and file downloads prior to the event.
Note: several of the preparation activities will provide information and guidance on how to install the required software components.
Using GitHub@SDSC:
See this quick-start guide: https://github.com/sdsc-hpc-training-org/basic_skills/tree/master/using_github
For Session 4.2b Information Visualization Concepts
- Install Python3
- Install Tableau and either get free trial or register with school account (https://www.tableau.com/products/desktop/download)
For Session 4.3a Scientific Visualization for mesh based data with Unreal Engine 5
PREREQUISITE TASKS:
- Install Epic Games Launcher and create user account (https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download)
- Install Unreal Engine 5.2 from Epic Games Launcher
- Install Cesium Plugin from Epic Games Launcher Marketplace (https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/cesium-for-unreal)
- Make sure Python3 is already installed on your computer