Overall DTOceanPlus documentation

This is the documentation for the overall DTOceanPlus suite of design tools. More detailed documentation of the individual modules within the suite is avalable via the menu on the left, or linked on the documentation index.

Introduction to the software

• What is DTOceanPlus and who should use it?

• Use cases and user journeys for the DTOceanPlus suite of tools (Design, Assess, Innovate)

• Overview of data requirements for running DTOceanPlus

• Glossary of key terms used

Tutorials

Step-by-step instructions on using DTOceanPlus for new users. It is suggested to follow these tutorials in order.

I. Showcasing features of the DTOceanPlus suite of tools

1. Use the Deployment Design tools to design an optimal array layout

2. Use the Assessment Design tools to assess device/array metrics

3. Use the Stage Gate Tool to assess technology development

4. Use the Structured Innovation Tools

See also the recorded training material on the DTOceanPlus website

II. Installing the DTOceanPlus suite of tools

• Installing DTOceanPlus on Windows 10

• Installing DTOceanPlus on Linux or macOS

For installation on a company intranet server, please see the README in the installation repository

III. Using the DTOceanPlus suite of tools

Main Module (the main entry point to the tools, for managing projects and studies)

1. Manage users

2. Create Project & Studies

3. Fork & Compare Studies

4. Export project information using the Digital Representation

Catalog Module (for managing components and reference data)

1. Browse Catalogs

2. Edit Catalogs

Use of the other tools is described in the relevant section of the documentation (see left menu).

How-to guides

There are a series of how-to guides that show how to achieve specific outcomes using DTOceanPlus.

Background on the overall suite of tools

• Understand the modular architecture of the DTOceanPlus tools

• Detailed use cases for DTOceanPlus

• Development of the DTOceanPlus suite of tools, summarising the projects and partners involved in the development.

• Market analysis and implementation feasibility of ocean energy, summarising a set of five reports produced within the project.

API Reference

The API reference section documents the code of the Main Module classes, API, and GUI for software development.

Note

Still to be written. Should also cover the Catalogues and Digital Representation.