start_date
Simulation property for setting the start date of a simulation.
Synopsis
start_date = <date>
Description
Simulation property for setting the start date of a simulation. Set in a simulation block.
Parameters
- date :
The start date of the simulation. Formatted as YYYY-MM-DD (e.g.
2020-01-01). MM may be switched with a three digit abbreviation of a month (e.g.2020-Jan-01). Leading zeros may be left off (e.g.2020-1-1).
Examples
The following sets the start date of a simulation to January 1st, 2020:
simulation {
locations = Pittsburgh_PA
state_date = 2020-Jan-01
start_date = 2020-Dec-31
}