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Installation
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MacOS Installation Instructions
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1. **Download**: Obtain the latest `.dmg` file for Kalpa from the official download link.

2. **Install**: Drag and drop the `.dmg` file into the Applications folder.

3. **Launch**: Open Kalpa from Launchpad. Upon successful loading, the starting window of Kalpa will appear.
    
    .. image:: /_static/images/mac_installation.png
        :alt: MacOS Installation
        :align: center

    .. note::
        You may need to grant permission to launch Kalpa if your Mac does not allow installation from untrusted sources. Go to `Settings -> Privacy and Security`.
        
Window Installation Instructions
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1: **Download**: The latest setup file (.exe) from the official link.

2. **Install**: Double click to start installation. Click Next. Select the folder to save the installation. Check yes for desktop setup. It will take a few minutes to finish the setup.


3: **Launch**: Launch the Application.

Some datasets you can use for running Kalpa can be found here: 
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Starting Window
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When you launch Kalpa, you’ll be greeted by the Starting Window, which prompts you to Select Projection. 
    .. image:: /_static/images/welcome_window.png
        :alt: Welcome Window
        :align: center