Models posted in the repository are in CPM Format. A CPM consists of image data, anatomic model, mesh, boundary conditions, simulation results, and a summary document.

No widely adopted standard exists for exchanging cardiovascular models for simulation. To facilitate exchange of computational models, a simple XML based file format has been developed with a corresponding specification document.

Click on the link to download a PDF of specification document for the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary File Format.

To demonstrate the utility of the CPM format, a free application (cpmViewer) has been developed to view models created in CPM format. Click on the image below to see the cpmViewer tutorial video in flash player.

To download a precompiled 64-bit version of cpmViewer for Microsoft Windows (Vista 64-bit, Windows 7 64-bit), click HERE. This file is a Windows installer (.msi). You may need to save this file to your local computer before running it depending on your security settings.

NOTE: You should always install this version if you have a computer running a 64-bit operating system.

To download a precompiled 32-bit version of cpmViewer for Microsoft Windows (Windows XP, Windows 7 32-bit), click HERE. This file is a Windows installer (.msi). You may need to save this file to your local computer before running it depending on your security settings.

Click HERE to download a QuickTime movie on how to use cpmViewer. Note this movie is in QuickTime (.mov) format, so you need to use a recent version Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime to view the file.

Detailed instructions on installation and how to use the software can be found in the cpmViewer User Manual. To download the User Manual in PDF format, click HERE.