Overview
Veydra’s project management system helps you organize, share, and collaborate on your system dynamics models. Each project serves as a container for related models, data, and collaboration.Creating Projects
New Project Workflow
1
Navigate to Dashboard
From your main dashboard, click “Create New Project”
2
Project Configuration
- Project Name: Choose a descriptive name
- Description: Add context about your project goals
- Visibility: Set public or private access
- Template: Optionally start from an existing template
3
Initial Setup
Configure initial parameters and model structure
Project Features
📁 Project Organization
- Hierarchical project structure
- Model versioning with Git integration
- File and asset management
- Project metadata and documentation
👥 Collaboration Tools
- Team member invitation and permissions
- Real-time collaboration on models
- Comment and annotation system
- Change tracking and history
🔧 Model Management
- Multiple models per project
- Branch and merge workflows
- Model templates and examples
- Import/export capabilities
Project Dashboard
Your project dashboard provides an overview of:Recent Activity
Latest model runs, changes, and team activity
Model Library
All models within the project
Team Members
Collaborators and their permissions
Settings
Project configuration and preferences
Sharing and Permissions
Permission Levels
Owner
Owner
Full control including deletion, member management, and all editing capabilities
Editor
Editor
Can edit models, run simulations, and manage project content but cannot delete project or manage members
Viewer
Viewer
Read-only access to view models and results but cannot make changes
Sharing Options
- Direct Invitation: Invite team members by email
- Link Sharing: Generate shareable links with specific permissions
- Organization Access: Share with your entire organization
- Public Projects: Make projects publicly viewable
Be careful with sensitive data when using public sharing options
Best Practices
Project Organization
- Descriptive Naming: Use clear, consistent naming conventions
- Documentation: Maintain README files and model descriptions
- Version Control: Regular commits with meaningful messages
- Asset Management: Organize data files and documentation
Collaboration
- Clear Permissions: Set appropriate access levels for team members
- Communication: Use comments and annotations for feedback
- Workflow: Establish branching and merging protocols
- Backup: Regular exports of critical models
Start with a small team and clear workflows before scaling to larger collaborations
Project Templates
Veydra offers several project templates to get you started:Business Model
Financial forecasting and business planning
Environmental Model
Climate and ecosystem modeling
Population Dynamics
Demographic and population studies
Supply Chain
Logistics and supply chain optimization
Next Steps
Model Playground
Learn about building models in the interactive playground