.. _chimere_run_readymade:

Run the simulation
==================

Two complete, ready-to-run YAML files are available for download:

* :doc:`Short simulation (recommended for a first test) </yaml-examples/chimere/config_fwd_short_ref_chimere>` —
  covers a 9-hour window; runs in a few minutes.
* :doc:`Full-length simulation </yaml-examples/chimere/config_fwd_ref_chimere>` —
  longer period for more realistic output.

Both use the reference test data distributed with the CI pipeline.
Edit ``rootdir``, ``outdir``, and ``workdir`` to match your local paths, then run:

.. code-block:: bash

    python -m pycif path/to/your_config.yml

.. note::

    If you are using the Docker image, make sure to mount the reference data directory and your output
    directory into the container before running the command above.