Changes between Version 38 and Version 39 of Doc/FAQ

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03/14/16 15:53:36 (8 years ago)

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snguyen

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-## How do I copy a model installation directory instead of downloading from the forge ? ##
-
-In your workdir, copy the target installation:[[BR]]
-`cp -r OldInstall NewInstall`.
-
-You will need to regenerate the makefiles to account for the new path and recompile the executable (anyway you probably copied the installation to make modifications to the source).
+## How do I copy a model installation directory instead of downloading from the forge (or move a directory)? ##
+
+In your workdir, copy or move the target installation:[[BR]]
+`cp -r OldInstall NewInstall`(1) or `mv OldInstall NewInstall`(2).
+
+In any case you need to regenerate the makefiles to account for the new path.[[BR]]
+If you copied the installation to make modifications to the source you will also need to recompile.
+
+'' Only for case (1) ''[[BR]]
 
 Clean the libraries and executables:[[BR]]
 in `NewInstall/modipsl/config/[YourConfig]` do a `gmake clean`.
 
+'' Cases (1) and (2)''[[BR]]
+
 Generate the new makefiles:[[BR]]
-in `NewInstall/modipsl/util` do a `./ins_make`.
+in `NewInstall/modipsl/util` do a `./ins_make`.[[BR]]
+You might not need it if you use the old executables - case (2)- but its safer if you have to use the makefile scripts later on.
+
+'' Case (1) ''[[BR]]
+
+When sources are ready, recompile as usual:[[BR]]
+in `NewInstall/modipsl/config/[YourConfig]`do a `gmake`.
+
+'' Cases (1) and (2) ''[[BR]]
 
 Update your libIGCM installation:[[BR]]