Welcome to the Emergency Department Flow Simulator support page! Here, you’ll find resources to help you use, troubleshoot, and contribute to the project.
Q: How do I run the simulator?
A: Follow the Setup Instructions in the README. Ensure Python 3.9+ and dependencies are installed, then run briefcase dev.
Q: Why is the GUI not displaying correctly?
A: Verify that PyQt6 and qtawesome are installed (pip install pyqt6 qtawesome). Check for errors in the terminal and ensure your system supports Qt6 rendering.
Q: How can I interpret the simulation outputs?
A: Refer to the phase-specific documentation (Phase_1.md to Phase_4.md) for KPI explanations. Visualizations (e.g., los_distribution.png) are described in the README.
Q: What should I do if the simulation crashes?
A: Check the console for error messages. Common issues include missing dependencies or incompatible Python versions. Ensure all requirements are met (pip install -r requirements.txt).
- Dependency Issues: Run
pip install -r requirements.txtandpython -m pip install briefcasein a virtual environment. - Performance Issues: Reduce the number of iterations (e.g., from 1000 to 100) for testing, as high iterations may strain system resources.
- Visualization Errors: Ensure Matplotlib is installed (
pip install matplotlib). Verify that output files (e.g.,*.png) are generated in the correct directory.
- GitHub Issues: For bugs or feature requests, open an issue on the GitHub Issues page. Follow the Contributing Guidelines.
- GitHub Discussions: For general questions or ideas, use the GitHub Discussions page.
- Contact Maintainers: Reach out to the team via email (contact details available in the repository’s main page or through GitHub).
Want to improve the simulator? Check the Contributing Guidelines for how to report issues, propose features, or submit code.
Please adhere to our Code of Conduct when interacting with the project community.
Thank you for using the Emergency Department Flow Simulator!