mooringDesignSimulator v2 - Usage

Quick start

1. Load a component library from the Library menu.
2. Create a new project or open an existing *.mooring.sqlite3 file.
3. Define project metadata and global configuration.
4. Build the mooring line in the design workspace.
5. Define the environmental current profile.
6. Run the simulation.
7. Review the results and generate a PDF report.

Project format

The native working format is now an SQLite project file:

• *.mooring.sqlite3

The application also supports:

• JSON export and import for readable snapshots
• legacy V1 import from historical .py files

Component library

Current behavior:

• the Excel workbook is loaded into a local SQLite cache
• the cache improves reload speed
• the Show library action opens the tabular dock when needed
• the design workspace also exposes a visual component palette

Components can be added:

• from the selected library row
• by drag and drop into the workspace

Design workspace

The central editing area includes:

• a graphical mooring line view
• a component palette
• a segment editor
• zoom controls
• contextual actions

Main actions:

• insert before or after
• move a segment
• delete a segment
• flip a compatible component
• clamp or unclamp an instrument

Current profile

Access:

• Configuration > Set environmental conditions

Supported methods:

• manual editing
• CSV/TXT import
• NetCDF import
• profile reset

Simulation and reporting

The simulation currently exposes:

• summary indicators
• Segments and Inventory tables
• Mooring and Charts views

The PDF report can include:

• project metadata
• mooring figure
• simulation summary
• inventory
• chart pages

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