Setting up CGEBOX

CGEBOX is a modular CGE modeling platform associated with the University of Bonn.

1. Get the Code

Clone or download the CGEBOX repository/source.

2. Open in VS Code

Open the CGEBOX folder in VS Code.

3. Configure Compiling

The main entry file for CGEBOX is typically com_.gms.

1. Open the Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P) and search for "GAMS: Select main GAMS file".
2. Select com_.gms from the list.

4. Run & Debug

With com_.gms set as the main file, you can now:

• Compile: Ctrl+Shift+B (or Cmd+Shift+B) to check for syntax errors across the entire model.
• Run: F5 to execute the full model logic.