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Files and file types
All of the Framsticks data files are text files, so you can view and edit them with any text viewer/editor (notepad, wordpad, type, more, vi, pico). However, manual modification of most of these files is not recommended and should not be needed. The following files are used:
| Type | Contents | Location |
|---|---|---|
| GEN | genotypes | any |
| SIM | settings for the given experiment definition | any |
| EXPT | combination of SIM and GEN contents (a "snapshot" of some experimentation moment) | any |
| EXPDEF | scripts which define experiment definitions | "scripts" subdirectory |
| NEURO | scripts which define custom neurons | "scripts" subdirectory |
| SCRIPT | any user-defined scripts | "scripts" subdirectory |
| STYLE | scripts which define visual styles for OpenGL graphics | "3dobj" subdirectory |
The detailed technical documentation of file and data formats used in Framsticks is available here.
Sample files provided
- 'f-x.sim' describes more sophisticated world and more complex simulation rules (not intended for evolution – just to play with Framsticks and enjoy simulation).
- 'manual.sim' is good for testing (creatures do not die etc.).
- 'speed.sim' is good for velocity-oriented evolution on the ground.
- 'swim.sim' is good for velocity-oriented evolution in water.
- 'demo-chase.sim' is a setup where creatures try to chase each other and eat food. Use with 'demo-chase.gen'.
Release notes
'W' and 'w' (weight) modifiers work under water only.
Reporting bugs
Please report any bugs to support at fr.......com. When reporting bugs, be sure to mention these things:
- the name and version of the Framsticks program which causes problems,
- operating system you are running,
- if the bug is repeatable, and under what conditions? Try to find the simplest sequence of steps to reproduce the problem (the minimal example) using CLI if possible,
- parameters of the simulator when the error occurs,
- attach files pertinent to reproducing the bug, like settings, genotypes, and your own scripts,
- enclose the "messages.out" file, if some errors are listed there.