This directory contains the starting files needed to build an ESMF Application with: sequential execution, a pairwise Coupler Component, a main program in Fortran, and the same executable on each computational node (SPMD). To compile as-is for testing, run 'gmake' in this directory. The resulting skeleton and driver files should produce an executable which can be run and will output messages to the log describing each stage of execution. To use these files as a basis for a real application begin by copying them to another directory. Then edit the child Coupler and Gridded Component Template files to reflect the actual data passed between components and the computations necessary. If needed, edit the Parent Gridded Component file. The AppDriver file should be useable for simple applications without changes.