Requirements

LANDIS-II requires the Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 or later. If you have a newer (2005+) computer, .NET was likely pre-installed (Control Panel -> Add or Remove Programs -> check the Microsoft .NET version).

If .NET (2.0 or later) is not installed, download the .NET Framework Version 2.0 Redistributable Package from the Microsoft .NET Framework Developer Center. Make sure to get the version of the .NET Framework for your computer's architecture (for most people, this would be the x86 version). Run the redistributable package which is a program that installs the framework.

Install LANDIS-II v5.1.3 - Updated July 2008

After .NET 2.0 is installed, download and install the following:

• LANDIS-II version 5.1 (Download v5.1.3) (Version Info).
• The Base Extensions (Download). This base extension installer includes Base Fire (v2), Base Wind, Age-only Succession, and two output extensions.

After you install LANDIS-II, you will find Documentation, Sample Files, and an Uninstaller on your programs menu (Start -> Programs -> Landis-II -> 5.1).

Install Additional LANDIS-II Extensions

Additional extensions require separate downloads. Each of these extensions has its own web site with installer that is accessible from the Extensions Page. To date, these include Base Harvest, Base BDA, (2) Biomass Succession extensions, and various output extensions. There is also a new version of Base Fire (v2) available.

It is important to check the Extensions page frequently. Updates and bug fixes are not uncommon. In exchange for not bombarding users with email, users are responsible for ensuring that they have the latest extension versions. For more information about the status of an extension, contact the developer listed on the extension web site.

Older LANDIS-II Versions

LANDIS-II v5.0 and Service Pack 1 are still available (5.0 and v5.0 SP1) (Version Info).