This covers basic use of hps-java, without compiling or building anything.

System requirements: Java 1.7

Getting the Software

Search for "hps-distribution" on http://srs.slac.stanford.edu/nexus. Choose a version (release or snapshot) from the top menu, select the "-bin.jar" file from the lower left menu, then click "Artifact" and "Download" in the lower right box.

Using your own steering file

All instructions given here assume you're using the steering files included with the release. If you write your own, you can point hps-java to it by omitting the "-r" and using the file path of your .lcsim file:

java -jar hps-distribution.jar -i recon.slcio my_steering_files/MyAnalysis.lcsim -DoutputFile=analysis_plots