{
  "name": "ConfigurationSetting",
  "main": {
    "name": "ConfigurationSetting",
    "namespace": "sofa::core::objectmodel",
    "module": "Sofa.framework.Core",
    "include": "sofa/core/objectmodel/ConfigurationSetting.h",
    "doc": "Base class for all the configuration settings of SOFA",
    "inherits": [
      "BaseObject"
    ],
    "templates": [],
    "data_fields": [],
    "links": [],
    "methods": [
      {
        "name": "toConfigurationSetting",
        "return_type": "const ConfigurationSetting *",
        "params": [],
        "is_virtual": true,
        "is_pure_virtual": false,
        "is_static": false,
        "access": "public"
      },
      {
        "name": "init",
        "return_type": "void",
        "params": [],
        "is_virtual": true,
        "is_pure_virtual": false,
        "is_static": false,
        "access": "public"
      },
      {
        "name": "insertInNode",
        "return_type": "bool",
        "params": [
          {
            "name": "node",
            "type": "objectmodel::BaseNode *"
          }
        ],
        "is_virtual": true,
        "is_pure_virtual": false,
        "is_static": false,
        "access": "public"
      },
      {
        "name": "removeInNode",
        "return_type": "bool",
        "params": [
          {
            "name": "node",
            "type": "objectmodel::BaseNode *"
          }
        ],
        "is_virtual": true,
        "is_pure_virtual": false,
        "is_static": false,
        "access": "public"
      }
    ]
  },
  "desc": {
    "description": "The `ConfigurationSetting` class in the SOFA framework serves as a base class for all configuration settings within SOFA. It inherits from `BaseObject`, which is part of the core object model in SOFA, providing functionality related to initialization (`init()`), insertion into nodes (`insertInNode(objectmodel::BaseNode*)`), and removal from nodes (`removeInNode(objectmodel::BaseNode*)`). The class ensures that configuration settings are treated as read-only by setting all data fields to read-only mode during the `init()` method. This behavior is crucial for maintaining consistent configurations throughout simulations. Interactions with other SOFA components primarily occur through its methods that manage insertion and removal from a node, which is an essential part of managing hierarchical scenes in SOFA."
  },
  "maths": {
    "maths": "The `ConfigurationSetting` class in the SOFA framework does not directly contribute to the mathematical or physical aspects of the finite element method (FEM) pipeline. Instead, it serves as a base class for managing configuration settings within the SOFA simulation environment. The primary role of this component is to ensure that all configuration settings are treated as read-only once initialized. This behavior ensures consistency and prevents unintended modifications during runtime.\n\nThe methods provided by `ConfigurationSetting` include:\n- **init()**: Initializes the object and sets all its data fields to read-only mode. This method guarantees that configuration parameters cannot be altered after initialization, maintaining integrity throughout the simulation.\n- **insertInNode(objectmodel::BaseNode*)**: Inserts the configuration setting into a specified node in the scene graph hierarchy. This is essential for organizing and managing hierarchical configurations within SOFA scenes.\n- **removeInNode(objectmodel::BaseNode*)**: Removes the configuration setting from a specified node, allowing dynamic modification of the scene graph structure if necessary.\n\nThese methods support the broader framework's functionality but do not directly involve governing equations, constitutive laws, or numerical discretization choices. Instead, they facilitate the consistent and robust management of simulation configurations."
  },
  "summary": {
    "abstract": "The `ConfigurationSetting` class manages configuration settings in SOFA, ensuring they are treated as read-only after initialization.",
    "sheet": "# ConfigurationSetting\n\n**Overview**\n\nThe `ConfigurationSetting` class serves as a base class for managing configuration settings within the SOFA simulation environment. It inherits from `BaseObject`, providing methods to initialize (`init()`), insert into nodes (`insertInNode(objectmodel::BaseNode*)`), and remove from nodes (`removeInNode(objectmodel::BaseNode*)`). The primary role is to ensure that all configuration settings are read-only once initialized, maintaining consistency throughout the simulation.\n\n**Dependencies and Connections**\n\nThis component interacts with `objectmodel::BaseNode`, which represents a node in the scene graph hierarchy. It ensures that configurations can be dynamically managed within the hierarchical structure of SOFA scenes."
  }
}