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GMAT user documentation is available in several formats including HTML, PDF, and Windows Help. All packages are available at the Main Documentation Page for all GMAT releases. Additionally, the pdf in the docs/help directory of the GMAT installation folder. The PDF version of the user documentation (called is available in two formats - “help-letter.pdf” for 8.5”x11” letter format and “help-a4.pdf” in for A4 format) is also available in the release packages in the /docs/help folder. The information below describes the organization and content of the user guide to help you navigate to the content and find what you need.The various formats of the User's Guide all have the same content, so you can choose to use whichever format you prefer.
GMAT User Guide Organization
The GMAT User Guide is the primary source of user information and is complimented by sample scripts distributed with the system (100s!)GMAT, training classes, and videos. The user guide is broken down into four main sections to guide you to information quickly. New users should start by reading the Using GMAT section, which contains information on installation and configuration instructions, data overview, interface tours, and system philosophy. The The Tutorials section contains end-to-end procedures walk-throughs for performing different types of modelling and analysis from propagating an orbit, to modelling multi-segment trajectories and performing orbit determination. The Reference Guide section contains low-level information on all interfaces including supported fields and functions and an explanations of all inputs and outputs along with defaults and allowed ranges. The Release Notes sections, one for each release, describe new features, compatibility issues, and known significant issues in each software release.
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The Using GMAT chapter of the GMAT User Guide contains high level and introductory information on the system. New users should start there. The Getting Started sussection section describes how to get and install GMAT, how to run the provided samples, and where to turn for further help. The Tour of GMAT subsection is an in-depth guide through some of the key interface features, including the Resources tree, Mission tree, Command Summary, and Script Editor. We consider the Tour of GMAT subsection to be essential reading, as it describes some fundamental aspects of how GMAT works. The Configuring GMAT subsection describes how GMAT data is organized, what data is required and used during system organization, and information on supported external system interfaces such as Python and MATLAB.
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