First Run

Checklist

Before your first run, ensure the following:

  • TransCAD: Version 9.0 or later is installed.
  • Disk Space: At least 200GB of free space is available.
  • Python Environment: The tdm23_env_1 environment is installed.
  • Conda Path: The "Conda Path" is correctly set up.

Go back and check the Install page if something is missing.

After completing all the steps in the "Install" section, TDM23 is ready to initiate a model run. Follow the steps below. Use the right or left arrows to navigate forward or backward through the steps.

Step 1: Select Scenario

Select a preset scenario, either "Base" or "2050\Plan", from the dropdown list.

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Step 2: Run Model

Click on the "Run Model Once" button to execute the model with the selected scenario.

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Step 3: Monitor Model Run

Run times vary from 6 to 24 hours based on workstation performance. Please check periodically to confirm proper operation. If you encounter an error, refer to the Issues and Debugging page for assistance. A confirmation message will appear once it completes successfully.

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Step 4: Check TranCAD Report

Click on "Summary Report" to open it in a browser. Verify that every step has run successfully, from "Initialization\Model Setup" to "Post Processor\Equity Analysis", above "Total Running Time".

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Step 5: Verify Outputs

Navigate to the output files to ensure they have been correctly generated. See details on the Outputs page.

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