Chapters

Table of Contents

1. Pyre in a Nutshell

Introduction to Pyre

The Pyre Framework

Pyre is a Software Architecture

Pyre is a Multi-layered Architecture

Pyre and Python

Flexibility through the Use of Scripting

Python Background

Python Resources

Pyre Users

Visiting Scientist

Instrument Specialist

Expert Scientist

Analysis Expert

Software Integrator

Framework Maintainer

Pyre Conventions

Naming

File Organization and Exceptions

Constructors and Data

Public vs. Private Notation

Basic Data Members

Controlled Data Member Access

Using the Pyre Inventory

2. Computational Science Using Pyre

Introduction

GeoFramework

DANSE: Data Analysis for Neutron Scattering Experiments

VTF: Virtual Test Facility

Grist: Grid Services for Astronomy

3. Installation

Introduction

Installation

Basics

Hardware and Software Requirements

Supported Platforms

Download Pyre from CVS

Create New Directories

Set the Environment

Build with mm

Test the Installation

4. Tutorials

Tutorial: Hello world!

Pyre Basics

Properties

Adding Properties to Hello world!

Tutorial II: Pyre Binding

Support for Concurrent Applications

5. Pyre Architecture

Introduction to the Pyre Architecture

6. Packages and Tools

Pythia Components

Journal

Message Passing Interface (MPI)

Pyre

Pythia Components Under Consideration -- Still?

Contact

CPT

ELC

HDF5

Plexus

Pulse

Rigid

Former Pythia Components--Still included?

Acis

Chemkin

Merlin

Simpleviz

Blade

Pyre Components

Applications

Filesystem

Geometry

Handbook

Inventory

IPA

IPC

odb

Parsing

Units

Utilities

Weaver

Web

XML

Former Pyre Components ?

Properties

Parsers

Journal

Monitors

Graph

Components

Facilities

7. Cookbook

Cookbook Examples