PILOTS Manual

PILOTS is a trajectory-analysis runner for large-scale molecular simulations with three priorities:

  • Scientific correctness — fail fast on missing fields, keep selections auditable, and preserve identity consistency when a measure requires it.

  • Single-pass analysis — run multiple measures in one trajectory pass.

  • Engineering reliability — support follow mode, periodic flushing, and checkpoint/resume for long jobs.

For most users, the shortest path through the manual is:

  1. Quickstart

  2. Configuration

  3. Selections

  4. Measures Reference