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Select the user pathway that best describes your goals. Click on the button for each pathway to see all of the resources available.

I am a new user

Get connected to FIMS resources and learn how to run a model in FIMS.

  • Welcome to FIMS!
  • Running a basic FIMS model
  • FIMS Input Data

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I am an emerging user

Go beyond the default configurations, run diagnostics, etc.

  • Diagnostics
  • Changing model configurations
  • Comparing FIMS to other models

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I am an advanced user

Move beyond the common wrapper functions to set up custom configurations..

  • Building FIMS from modules
  • Alternative model families
  • Running model comparisons

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I am a power user

Learn how to use FIMS beyond the R helper functions.

  • Advanced vignettes
  • Case studies
  • C++ documentation

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I want to contribute

Learn how to contribute contribute code, documentation, testing, etc. to FIMS!

  • Contributor guidelines
  • Good first issues
  • FIMS project board

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I am a decision maker or manager

Learn how to interpret FIMS outputs and use them to inform decision making.

  • FAQ
  • Project milestones
  • Projects & publications

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