- Starting a new NeXtMidas session:
  - Before NeXtMidas can be run a new shell session needs to be started.
  - Shell sessions are started using the `nmstart` command
    - In Linux:

          $ nmstart

    - In Windows:

          c:\> %nmstart%

  - Once the session has been started the NeXtMidas version and copyright information will be printed.

                              NeXtMidas Version 4.1.3
        ******************************************************************************
        **  NeXtMidas Version: 4.1.3    Date: 2023-12-12    Support: Linux/Windows  **
        **  Copyright 1999-2023 Innovative Computer Engineering, Inc., Fairfax, VA  **
        **               Maintained by SAP NS2 Mission, Chantilly, VA               **
        **    TMA is now a part of SAP National Security Services, Inc (SAP NS2)    **
        ******************************************************************************
               < Open browser to $NMROOT/htdocs/index.html for documentation >
                  < Type "nm" to enter the shell. Type "exit" to get out >

  - Note: The above assumes NeXtMidas has been installed and configured for your user account. Please see the module on "Installing NeXtMidas" for more details.