# User Information

Welcome! This section contains documentation for using CrocoDash to set up regional MOM6 cases. Whether you're just getting started or diving into specific features, you'll find helpful information here.

## Getting Started

New to CrocoDash? Start with these guides:

1. **[Structure](structure.md)** - Understand how CrocoDash is organized and what each component does
2. **[Forcing Configuration](forcing_configurations.md)** - Learn how to configure forcing and boundary conditions
3. **[Available Datasets](datasets.md)** - See what data sources are available

## Documentation by Topic

```{toctree}
:maxdepth: 1

structure
grids
datasets
forcing_configurations
extract_forcings
case_information
additional_resources
```

## Frequently Needed Information

### "How do I set up a regional MOM6 case?"
See [Tutorials & Gallery](https://crocodile-cesm.github.io/CrocoGallery/) for step-by-step examples.

### "What compsets are available?"
Check [Available Compsets](case_information.md) for valid compset options.

### "What forcing options do I need?"
Read [Forcing Configuration](forcing_configurations.md) to understand what your compset requires.

### "What datasets can I use?"
See [Datasets](datasets.md) for available data sources (TPXO, GLORYS, GEBCO, etc.).

### "How do I customize MOM input parameters?"
See [Input Parameters](case_information.md) for how to override default MOM6 settings.

### "Where can I see example workflows?"
Check [Tutorials & Gallery](https://crocodile-cesm.github.io/CrocoGallery/) for working notebooks and demos.

## Advanced Topics

For more detailed information about how CrocoDash works internally:

- [Structure](structure.md) - Technical overview of modules and design patterns
- [Adding Forcing Configurations](../for_developers/adding_forcing_configurations.md) - How to extend with new configurations
- [Adding Data Sources](../for_developers/adding_data_access.md) - How to add new datasets

## Community and Help

- **Issues:** Report bugs or request features on [GitHub](https://github.com/CROCODILE-CESM/CrocoDash/issues)
- **Discussions:** Ask questions in [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/CROCODILE-CESM/CrocoDash/discussions)
- **Videos & Tutorials:** See [Additional Resources](additional_resources.md)
- **External Links:** [CROCODILE Project](https://github.com/CROCODILE-CESM), [Gallery](https://crocodile-cesm.github.io/CrocoGallery/)