Frequently Asked Questions about IMAS-Core.
Q: How do I install IMAS-Core?
A: Use pip:
pip install imas-coreQ: What Python versions are supported?
A: We recommend Python 3.8+.
Q: Can I build from source?
A: Yes, see :doc:`user_guide/installation`.
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.
Q: What is the difference between backends?
A: See comparison in :doc:`user_guide/backends_guide`.
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 :doc:`user_guide/installation`.
Q: How do I report bugs?
A: Open an issue on GitHub: https://github.com/iterorganization/IMAS-Core/issues
Q: What is the IMAS Data Dictionary?
A: Defines the structure of all IDS. See https://imas-data-dictionary.readthedocs.io/
- :doc:`troubleshooting` - Common issues and solutions
- Email: imas-support@iter.org
- GitHub Issues: https://github.com/iterorganization/IMAS-Core/issues