====== Dinamica EGO 7 ======

===== Overview =====

EGO stands for //Environment for Geoprocessing Objects//. Dinamica EGO consists of a sophisticated platform for environmental modeling with outstanding possibilities for the design from the very simple static spatial model to very complex dynamic ones.  Its main features includes:

  * [[lesson_2| Model design as diagrams using data-flow language on a friendly graphical interface]],
  
  * Nested iterations,

  * [[tutorial:varying_parameters_in_a_simulation|Multi-transitions]],

  * [[lesson_13|Dynamic feedbacks]],

  * [[tutorial:using_subregions_in_a_simulation_model|Multi-region]],
 
  * [[reference_book:image_virtualization|Multi-scale approach]],

  * Decision processes for bifurcating and joining execution pipelines,

  * [[functor list|A series of complex spatial algorithms for the analysis and simulation of space-time phenomena]].

  * [[submodels|Sub-models]],

  * [[wizard|Model wizards]],

  * [[tutorial:heuristic_calibration_of_models_by_using_genetic_algorithm|Genetic Algorithm for model calibration]] 

  * [[parallelism_on_dinamica|High performance, including 64-bit native version, full parallelism using multiprocessor computing architecture, smart handling of large raster datasets]]

  * [[biodinamica|BioDinamica plug-in for analyses of biodiversity, biogeography and macroecology]]  

The software environment, written in C++ and Java, holds a series of algorithms called functors. Each functor performs an operation. We have implemented the most common spatial analysis algorithms available in commercial GIS (Geographic Information System), plus a series of algorithms especially designed for spatial simulations, including transition functions and calibration and validation methods.

Dinamica EGO functors are sequenced in a graph form to establish a visual data flow. With the help of its graphical interface, one can create models by simply dragging and connecting functors via their ports, each of which represents a connector to a data element, such as a map, a table, a matrix, a mathematical expression, or a constant. Thus, models can be designed as a diagram, whose execution follows a data flow chain. This friendly interface allows for creative design of spatial models that are saved in EGOMLX, [[XML Script|EGOML Script]] or [[EGO Script|EGO script]] formats.

In sum, Dinamica-EGO favors simplicity, flexibility and performance, optimizing speed and computer resources, such as memory and parallel processing.

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===== Documentation =====

  * [[http://www.dinamicaego.com|Dinamica EGO Website]]

  * [[http://www.dinamicaego.com/license|License Agreement]]

  * [[guidebook_start|Guidebook 2.0]]

  * [[what_is_new_3|What Was New in version 3]] | [[what_is_new_4|What Is New in version 4]] | [[what_is_new_5|What Is New in version 5]] | [[what_is_new_6|What Is New in version 6]] | [[what_is_new_7|What Is New in version 7]]

  * [[Screenshots]]

  * [[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8NsKElyl_6ku9plyyRYKcg/playlists|Videos showing how to use Dinamica EGO 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7]]

  * [[guidebook_start|GUI Basics - Graphical Interface Elements]]  

  * [[faq|Frequently Answered Questions (FAQ)]] / [[faq#troubleshooting|Troubleshooting]] 

  * [[Submodels]]

  * [[reference_book:image_virtualization|Image Virtualization]]

  * [[lesson_20|R Coupling]]

  * [[python_coupling|Python Coupling]]

  * [[How-To]]

  * [[Useful Tips]]

  * [[Functor List]]

  * [[Utilities]]

  * [[plugins|Plugins]]

  * [[submodel_list| Submodel documentation ]]

  * [[community:Documentation Provided by the Community]]

===== Model Examples and datasets =====

<note> https://csr.ufmg.br/imagery/guidebook_dinamica_5.rar </note>