User Guide

Welcome to the Hermes User Guide. This section covers everything you need to install, configure, and use Hermes for building workflow pipelines.

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Getting Started

1. Installation & Setup — Install Hermes and configure your environment
2. Key Concepts — Understand workflows, nodes, JSON structure, and execution engines
3. Quick Start Tutorial — Build and run your first workflow in 10 minutes
4. CLI Reference — Command-line tools for building and executing workflows

Working with Nodes

• Node Overview — How nodes work and how to configure them
• General Nodes — CopyDirectory, RunOsCommand, JinjaTransform, and more
• OpenFOAM Nodes — Mesh generation, solver configuration, boundary conditions

Specialized Topics

• FreeCAD Integration — Using the FreeCAD workbench for workflow GUI
• Examples — Workflow examples from simple to complex CFD simulations
• Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
• FAQ — Frequently asked questions