FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about IMAS-Core.

Installation

Q: How do I install IMAS-Core?

A: Use pip:

pip install imas-core

Q: What Python versions are supported?

A: We recommend Python 3.8+.

Q: Can I build from source?

A: Yes, see Installation.

Usage

Q: What is an IDS?

A: An Integrated Data Structure (IDS) is a standardized data container defined by the IMAS Data Dictionary. Examples include ‘equilibrium’, ‘magnetics’, etc.

Q: What is a backend?

A: A backend is a storage format (HDF5, MDSplus, etc.). The same code works with different backends by changing the URI.

Backends

Q: What is the difference between backends?

A: See comparison in Backends.

Development

Q: How do I contribute to IMAS-Core?

A: See the GitHub repository for guidelines: https://github.com/iterorganization/IMAS-Core

Q: How do I build from source?

A: See Installation.

Q: How do I report bugs?

A: Open an issue on GitHub: https://github.com/iterorganization/IMAS-Core/issues

Miscellaneous

Q: What is the IMAS Data Dictionary?

A: Defines the structure of all IDS. See https://imas-data-dictionary.readthedocs.io/

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