Getting started with LUCAS

Quickstart Tutorial

  1. Download and install SyncroSim 2.2.27 or later from https://syncrosim.com/download/.

  2. Install the LUCAS package in the SyncroSim user interface by selecting File | Packages | Install…

  3. Install the following package dependencies, stsim and stsimsf, in the SyncroSim user interface by selecting File | Packages | Install…
    • ST-Sim: package for creating and running state-and-transition simulation models. See documentation.
    • Stock-Flow Add-On for ST-Sim: package for modelling stocks and flows within state-and-transition simulation models. See documentation

  4. If you need to update package versions, in SyncroSim go to File | Packages | Update…

  5. Create a new LUCAS Library
    • In SyncroSim, select File | New Library…
    • Select the LUCAS base package and choose the California Carbon template.
    • Enter a Filename (ok to keep the default) and a Folder for your new Library, then click OK.
    • A download window should appear and your Library will be created from an online template.