Help & Support

Get help with using the PROTEUS framework. Find answers to common questions, troubleshooting guides, and support resources.

Getting Help

Documentation

• User Guide: Complete user manual for PROTEUS
• API Reference: Detailed API documentation
• Tutorials: Step-by-step learning guides
• Examples: Code examples and use cases

Support

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs and request features
• Discussion Forum: Ask questions and share experiences
• Email Support: help@formingworlds.org

Frequently Asked Questions

Installation & Setup

Q: How do I install PROTEUS?

pip install fwl-proteus

Q: What are the system requirements?

• Python 3.11 or higher
• 4 GB RAM minimum (8 GB recommended)
• 10 GB disk space for installation

Q: How do I verify my installation?

proteus doctor

Basic Usage

Q: How do I create a simple planet?

planet = pr.Planet()
planet.setup_basic()

Q: How do I run a simulation?

results = planet.evolve(time_steps=1000)

Q: How do I visualize results?

planet.plot_evolution()

Advanced Features

Q: How do I create custom modules?

class CustomAtmosphere(pr.Atmosphere):
    def evolve(self, dt):
        # Your custom logic here
        return super().evolve(dt)

Q: How do I modify planetary parameters?

planet.mass = 2.0  # Earth masses
planet.radius = 1.3  # Earth radii
planet.stellar_distance = 0.8  # AU

Q: How do I export simulation data?

planet.export_data('results.csv')
planet.export_visualization('evolution.mp4')

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Installation Problems

Issue: Package installation fails Solution:

pip install --upgrade pip
pip install proteus-framework --no-cache-dir

Memory Errors

Issue: “Out of memory” errors during simulation Solution:

• Reduce simulation time steps
• Use smaller planet models
• Increase system RAM

Performance Issues

Issue: Simulations run slowly Solution:

• Use parallel processing: planet.evolve(parallel=True)
• Reduce output frequency
• Optimize parameter ranges

Error Messages

“Module not found” Error

# Error: ModuleNotFoundError: No module named 'proteus'
# Solution: Install PROTEUS
pip install proteus-framework

“Invalid parameters” Error

# Error: ValueError: Invalid planetary parameters
# Solution: Check parameter ranges
planet.mass = max(0.1, min(10.0, planet.mass))  # Clamp to valid range

“Convergence failure” Error

# Error: ConvergenceError: Simulation failed to converge
# Solution: Adjust time step or initial conditions
planet.time_step = 0.01  # Smaller time step

Tutorials & Examples

Beginner Tutorials

1. First Simulation: Create and run your first planet
2. Parameter Exploration: Learn to modify planetary properties
3. Visualization: Create plots and animations
4. Data Analysis: Analyze simulation results

Intermediate Tutorials

1. Custom Modules: Develop custom atmospheric models
2. Batch Simulations: Run multiple simulations
3. Statistical Analysis: Analyze simulation ensembles
4. Validation: Compare with observations

Advanced Tutorials

1. Performance Optimization: Speed up simulations
2. Parallel Computing: Use multiple cores
3. Machine Learning: Integrate with ML frameworks
4. Publication Workflow: Prepare results for publication

Video Tutorials

Getting Started Series

• Installation Guide: Step-by-step installation
• First Simulation: Your first PROTEUS simulation
• Basic Visualization: Creating plots and animations
• Parameter Tuning: Adjusting simulation parameters

Advanced Topics

• Custom Development: Creating custom modules
• Performance Tuning: Optimizing simulation speed
• Data Analysis: Statistical analysis techniques
• Publication Preparation: Preparing results for papers

Workshops & Training

Regular Workshops

• Monthly Webinars: Live Q&A sessions
• Quarterly Workshops: Intensive training sessions
• Annual Conference: PROTEUS user conference
• Summer Schools: Week-long training programs

Custom Training

• Institution Workshops: On-site training for research groups
• Online Courses: Self-paced learning modules
• One-on-One Sessions: Personalized training
• Mentorship Program: Long-term guidance

Contributing

How to Contribute

1. Report Issues: Use GitHub Issues for bug reports
2. Suggest Features: Propose new features and improvements
3. Contribute Code: Submit pull requests with fixes
4. Improve Documentation: Help improve user guides

Development Guidelines

• Code Style: Follow PEP 8 guidelines
• Testing: Include tests for new features
• Documentation: Document all public functions
• Version Control: Use meaningful commit messages

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