.. _ref_getting_started:

Getting started
===============

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    .. grid-item-card:: :fas:`fa-regular fa-screwdriver-wrench` Installation guide
        :link: installation
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        How to install and verify PyMechanical.

    .. grid-item-card:: :fas:`fa-solid fa-code-compare` Versioning
        :link: versioning
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        Versioning requirements and support for Ansys Mechanical.

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    .. grid-item-card:: :fas:`fa-solid fa-gears` Launching PyMechanical
        :link: running_mechanical
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        Steps to run PyMechanical.

    .. grid-item-card:: :fab:`fa-brands fa-docker` Docker setup
        :link: docker
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        Steps for creating mechanical docker images.

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    .. grid-item-card:: :fab:`fa-brands fa-ubuntu` WSL
        :link: wsl
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        How to install PyMechanical on the Linux platform using a Windows Subsystem.

    .. grid-item-card:: :fas:`fa-solid fa-clipboard-question` FAQs
        :link: faq
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        Frequently asked questions and answers.

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   installation
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   wsl
   faq