= Starting A New Project =

You've heard great things about this new Rappture stuff. 
Now you want know how to get a new project started on the NanoHUB so you can use it! [[BR]]

Well, you've come to the right place. The first step to getting 
your application onto NanoHUB is to make sure you have a 
[http://www.nanohub.org/newaccount/ NanoHUB Account], its '''FREE'''.
Once you have an account, you'll want to tell us a little bit about your project.
The easiest way to get us the information we need is to copy and paste the below
form into an email, fill it out, and send it to us.

{{{

  Application: _____________ (Ex: Bandstructure Lab, PN Junction Simulator)
  At a glance: _____________ (Ex: simulates various PN junction diodes)
  Description: _____________ (5-6 sentences describing the tool)
    ________________________

  Here's an example of the descriptions above for another tool:
    http://www.nanohub.org/simulation_tools/rtd_tool_information

  Executable tool is:
    [_] open to everyone to run it
    [_] open to US users (i.e., subject to export restrictions)
    [_] open to a limited set of users (send us nanoHUB logins)

  Source code for the tool is:
    [_] open to everyone (open source)
    [_] open to a limited set of users (send us nanoHUB logins)

}}}

By filling out this form, you are letting us know information that will help us 
setup a [http://subversion.tigris.org/ Subversion] repository for your project. 
Subversion, an open source version control system. You can 
[http://subversion.tigris.org/project_packages.html download Subversion] for all 
major platforms, including Linux, Windows, and MacOSX. Subversion is similar to 
CVS, so if you've used that before, you'll feel right at home. 

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After we setup your subversion repository, you can upload your code and begin 
developing!

Here are some quick links you might find helpful:
  1. [wiki:FAQ_UpDownloadSrc Uploading and Downloading Your Code]
  2. [http://svnbook.red-bean.com/ The Subversion Book - Free online manual]
  3. [wiki:whatIsRappture What is Rappture?]
  4. [wiki:GettingStarted Getting Started with Rappture]
  5. [http://www.nanohub.org/resources/?id=240 Online Rappture Presentation]


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