FDS Community Site

Welcome to the FDS-SMV Wiki


FDS Resources Search

Use this custom Google search page to search multiple FDS resources at once.

Getting Started

Need help installing FDS or running your first case? Visit here for the basics.

Links and Resources

Links and resources to all things FDS-SMV related.


Tips and Tricks

Tips from the community to assist you with FDS-SMV and fire modeling.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)


List of common questions and answers to FDS-SMV related issues.


FDS-Tools (Open-source tools, manuals, and information from the FDS community)

A centralized repository for the FDS community to contribute to. Get involved today by suggesting a tutorial, recommending a new tool, or commenting on existing resources!


This a community supported information portal to help share the information, tips, and resources that are available for Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and Smokeview (SMV).  If you wish to become a contributor to the wiki and help the FDS-SMV community, please send an email to Kristopher Overholt requesting access.