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GridSweeper (gsdrone)

What is GridSweeper?

GridSweeper is a tool for distributing simulation batch runs ("parameter sweeps") on a grid computing system. Intended to serve as the next generation of the Drone program, GridSweeper supports flexible parameter sweeps, uses a straightforward XML file format for experiment control, and includes built-in support for Drone-style model programs, Matlab and R scripts, and NetLogo models, as well as a plug-in architecture for adding other types of models.

GridSweeper was developed with the support of the Google Summer of Code program, and is distributed under the GNU Affero General Public License, Version 3.

Download

Version 1.0.1 is now available (installation instructions here):

• Download GridSweeper 1.0.1
• Download GridSweeper 1.0.1 Source

Older releases:

• Download GridSweeper 1.0
• Download GridSweeper 1.0 Source

Documentation

• User's Manual
  • Installing GridSweeper (for system administrators)
• Unix man page (online version)
• Quick-start for CSCS users (using gsdrone with CSCS ModelParameters-based Repast models)

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CSCS gratefully acknowledges the Google Summer of Code (GSoC) program support for interns to implement this Open Source project.

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