{
  "name": "BaseSimulationTest",
  "main": {
    "name": "BaseSimulationTest",
    "namespace": "sofa::testing",
    "module": "Sofa.framework.Testing",
    "include": "sofa/testing/BaseSimulationTest.h",
    "doc": "",
    "inherits": [
      "BaseTest"
    ],
    "templates": [],
    "data_fields": [],
    "links": [],
    "methods": []
  },
  "desc": {
    "description": "<description>The `BaseSimulationTest` class in the SOFA framework is part of the testing module and serves as a base for conducting simulation tests within the Sofa ecosystem. It inherits from `BaseTest`, indicating its purpose to facilitate testing scenarios involving simulations.\n\nThe component primarily interacts with other SOFA components through the API, such as `Node` and `Simulation`, which are fundamental parts of the framework's scene-graph architecture. The `SceneInstance` class nested within `BaseSimulationTest` allows for the creation and management of simulation scenes either from file or memory descriptions.\n\nPractical usage involves initializing a test scene via methods like `initScene()` and `simulate()`. These methods enable setting up and running simulations for testing purposes, ensuring that simulations behave as expected under various conditions. The class also supports loading scenes from files using different loaders, providing flexibility in how tests are conducted.</description>"
  },
  "maths": {
    "maths": "The `BaseSimulationTest` class in the SOFA framework is designed for conducting simulation tests within the Sofa ecosystem. It does not directly participate in the mathematical or physical aspects of simulations but serves as a utility to facilitate testing scenarios involving simulations. Here are some key points regarding its role and methods:\n\n1. **Mathematical Content**: The `BaseSimulationTest` class itself does not contain any specific mathematical operations related to FEM, variational principles, or Lagrangian mechanics. It is primarily focused on the management of simulation scenes for testing purposes.\n\n2. **Role in the Global FEM Pipeline**:\n   - **Initialization and Management**: The `BaseSimulationTest` class allows for the creation and initialization of test scenes through methods such as `initScene()` and `simulate()`. These methods enable setting up and running simulations to verify that they behave as expected under various conditions.\n   - **Loading Scenes**: The component supports loading scenes from files or memory descriptions using different scene loaders. This flexibility allows for testing a wide range of simulation scenarios, ensuring the robustness and correctness of the simulation framework.\n\n3. **Numerical Methods and Discretization Choices**:\n   - The class does not encode any specific numerical methods or discretization choices directly. Instead, it relies on the underlying SOFA components (such as `Node` and `Simulation`) that handle these aspects.\n\n4. **Variational / Lagrangian Mechanics Framework**: As a testing utility, the `BaseSimulationTest` class operates at a higher level of abstraction and does not directly engage with variational or Lagrangian mechanics principles. It ensures that other components adhering to these frameworks function correctly by providing mechanisms to initialize, simulate, and validate scenarios.\n\n5. **Methods Overview**:\n   - **SceneInstance**: A nested class within `BaseSimulationTest` manages the creation of new scene instances either from file or memory descriptions. The `LoadFromFile()` method allows for loading scenes using available loaders in SOFA.\n   - **initScene()**: Initializes a test scene to prepare it for simulation.\n   - **simulate(const double timestep)**: Advances the simulation by a specified time step, allowing for testing dynamic behaviors over time.\n\nIn summary, `BaseSimulationTest` is primarily a utility component designed for testing purposes and does not directly contribute mathematical or physical content. Its role is to manage scenes and ensure that simulations function correctly."
  },
  "summary": {
    "abstract": "`BaseSimulationTest` facilitates simulation tests within the SOFA framework by managing test scenes and advancing simulations, ensuring correct behavior under various conditions.",
    "sheet": "\n# BaseSimulationTest\n\n## Overview\n\nThe `BaseSimulationTest` class is part of the SOFA testing module (`sofa::testing`) and serves as a base for conducting simulation tests. It inherits from `BaseTest`, indicating its role in facilitating testing scenarios involving simulations.\n\nThis component primarily interacts with other SOFA components through the API, such as `Node` and `Simulation`. The nested class `SceneInstance` allows for the creation and management of test scenes either from file or memory descriptions.\n\n## Practical Notes\n\nThe `BaseSimulationTest` class supports initializing a test scene via methods like `initScene()` and advancing simulations using `simulate(const double timestep)`. These methods enable setting up and running simulations to verify their behavior under various conditions. The component also allows for loading scenes from files using different loaders, providing flexibility in how tests are conducted."
  }
}