def model_temporal_evolotion(self, time_index, cycle_files):
        """
         - The function prepares the model for this time cycle
         - Any time-dependant forcing should be handled here. This includes temporal stresses, boundary conditions, and
         initial conditions.
         - Two options are available (1) template files to update input parameters
                                     (2) use results from previous cycle to update input files using instruction
                                     files.
                                     (3) the user must prepare a pair of files : .tpl(or .ins) and corresponding file to change
        :param time_index:
        :return:
        """
        for file in cycle_files:
            # generate log here about files being updated
            self.update_inputfile(file[0], file[1])