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Mathematica can be run on Firebird in three ways: interactively via a GUI or interactively on the command line. | Mathematica can be run on Firebird in three ways: interactively via a GUI or interactively on the command line. | ||
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Typically the best option to run Mathematica interactively with a GUI is to use Open OnDemand. Follow the [[Open OnDemand|steps outlined here]] to launch a virtual desktop through Open OnDemand. Open a terminal and load the Mathematica module: | Typically the best option to run Mathematica interactively with a GUI is to use Open OnDemand. Follow the [[Open OnDemand|steps outlined here]] to launch a virtual desktop through Open OnDemand. Open a terminal and load the Mathematica module: | ||
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module load mathematica | module load mathematica | ||
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To launch MATLAB: | To launch MATLAB: | ||
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WolframNB | WolframNB | ||
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Once X11 support is configured, whether using Mac, Linux, or Windows, connect via SSH, request time on a node, making sure to pass the <code>--x11</code> flag (adjust options as needed), and launch Mathematica: | Once X11 support is configured, whether using Mac, Linux, or Windows, connect via SSH, request time on a node, making sure to pass the <code>--x11</code> flag (adjust options as needed), and launch Mathematica: | ||
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ssh -XYC username@firebird.swarthmore.edu | ssh -XYC username@firebird.swarthmore.edu | ||
[user@firebird ~]$ salloc -t 60 --cpus-per-task=1 --mem-per-cpu=32gb --partition=unowned --x11 | [user@firebird ~]$ salloc -t 60 --cpus-per-task=1 --mem-per-cpu=32gb --partition=unowned --x11 | ||
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To use Mathematica interactively through a command line, connect to Firebird via SSH. Load the module, connect to a compute node, and then launch Mathematica: | To use Mathematica interactively through a command line, connect to Firebird via SSH. Load the module, connect to a compute node, and then launch Mathematica: | ||
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salloc -t 60 --cpus-per-task=1 --mem-per-cpu=32gb --partition=unowned | salloc -t 60 --cpus-per-task=1 --mem-per-cpu=32gb --partition=unowned | ||
module load mathematica | module load mathematica | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:32, 12 June 2026
Mathematica can be run on Firebird in three ways: interactively via a GUI or interactively on the command line.
Running Interactively with a GUI / Virtual Desktop
Mathematica can be run interactively in two ways. The preferred way is through a virtual desktop with Open OnDemand, though X11 on a local system is another option.
Open OnDemand
Typically the best option to run Mathematica interactively with a GUI is to use Open OnDemand. Follow the steps outlined here to launch a virtual desktop through Open OnDemand. Open a terminal and load the Mathematica module:
module load mathematica
To launch MATLAB:
WolframNB
X11
It is also possible to launch a GUI interface from your local system via SSH/X11, though this is typically substantially less performant than using a virtual desktop through Open OnDemand. Instructions for doing so differ depending on your system’s operating system.
macOS and Linux Users
On a Mac, you may need to install XQuartz if it isn't already on your system: https://www.xquartz.org/
Windows
If using Windows, first configure X11 depending on your client.
Once X11 support is configured, whether using Mac, Linux, or Windows, connect via SSH, request time on a node, making sure to pass the --x11 flag (adjust options as needed), and launch Mathematica:
ssh -XYC username@firebird.swarthmore.edu
[user@firebird ~]$ salloc -t 60 --cpus-per-task=1 --mem-per-cpu=32gb --partition=unowned --x11
WolframNB
The GUI interface should then open locally.
Command Line
To use Mathematica interactively through a command line, connect to Firebird via SSH. Load the module, connect to a compute node, and then launch Mathematica:
salloc -t 60 --cpus-per-task=1 --mem-per-cpu=32gb --partition=unowned
module load mathematica
math