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5.1 Short Description

Create a local rule table as a SDL program as well as a matching retina together with an initial configuration as a RDL program using a text editor. Save them in different files (suggested file extensions: sdl and rdl).
Run SCARLET by executing the program file:

./scarlet
Sigma Activate a local rule table which is already compiled or
Compile load and compile a SDL program.
Retina Load an initial configuration (RDL program) which is compatible to the local rule table.
Select the desired view and simulation options
Run Run as many time steps of the simulation as set by the chosen step size.
Reload If necessary: Change
  • retina or local rule table
    (if it is not compatible choose Drop old to react to the appearing message.)
  • view or simulation options
Reload the initial configuration.
(Important: the current configuration displayed on the screen will be lost!)
done Quit SCARLET.

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