This stack of slides explain how to get started with the model and module framework provided by Jive. It comes with multiple exercises that one can use to practice with the presented information. The solutions to the exercises are included too. These slides assume that the reader is familiar with the essential classes and concepts provided by Jem/Jive.

Part of the slides serve as a high-level reference manual for common modules and models.

The final part deals with a non-linear example program that implements a damage mechanics model. This program could be used as the basis of your own Jive program.