### Build and Install Python Bindings from Source

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/build_from_source.md.txt

Use these commands in the project root to build the wheel and install the package. It is recommended to use a virtual environment.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/InteractiveComputerGraphics/SPlisHSPlasH.git
cd SPlisHSPlasH
python setup.py bdist_wheel
pip install build/dist/pySPlisHSPlasH-2.8.3-cp37-cp37m-win_amd64.whl
```

--------------------------------

### Verify Installation

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/py_getting_started.md.txt

Command to verify the library is correctly installed.

```shell
python -c "import pysplishsplash"
```

--------------------------------

### Install Linux Dependencies

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/build_from_source.md.txt

Install essential build tools and libraries on Ubuntu.

```bash
sudo apt install git cmake xorg-dev freeglut3-dev build-essential
```

--------------------------------

### MeshSkinning Command Line Example

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/MeshSkinning.html

Example of using the MeshSkinning tool with scene file input, enabling object splitting and overwriting existing files.

```bash
MeshSkinning --splitting --overwrite --scene ..\data\Scenes\Beam.json

```

--------------------------------

### Build and Install Wheel

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/py_getting_started.md.txt

Commands to build a wheel file for development purposes and install it.

```shell
cd SPlisHSPlasH
python setup.py bdist_wheel
pip install -I build/dist/*.whl
```

--------------------------------

### Install Python Bindings via Wheel

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/build_from_source.md.txt

Build and install the Python package from source.

```bash
git clone https://github.com/InteractiveComputerGraphics/SPlisHSPlasH.git
cd SPlisHSPlasH
python setup.py bdist_wheel
pip install build/dist/*.whl
```

```bash
pip install git+https://github.com/InteractiveComputerGraphics/SPlisHSPlasH.git
```

--------------------------------

### CohesionKernel Setup

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SPHKernels.h.rst.txt

Initializes the Cohesion kernel parameters.

```cpp
class CohesionKernel
{
protected:
    static Real m_radius;
    static Real m_k;
    static Real m_c;
    static Real m_W_zero;
public:
    static Real getRadius() { return m_radius; }
    static void setRadius(Real val)
    {
        m_radius = val;
        const Real pi = static_cast<Real>(M_PI);
        m_k = static_cast<Real>(32.0) / (pi*pow(m_radius, static_cast<Real>(9.0)));
```

--------------------------------

### FoamGenerator Example Usage

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/FoamGenerator.md.txt

This example demonstrates how to use the FoamGenerator tool to process a fluid simulation particle file and generate foam particles, specifying input and output paths, start and end frames, particle radius, and foam scale.

```bash
FoamGenerator -s 1 -e 500 -r 0.025 --foamscale 1000 -i output\DamBreakModelDragons\partio\ParticleData_Fluid_#.bgeo -o output\DamBreakModelDragons\foam\foam_#.bgeo
```

--------------------------------

### Install Dependencies

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/py_getting_started.md.txt

Command to install required dependencies like numpy.

```shell
pip install numpy
```

--------------------------------

### Install Python Bindings via Pip

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/build_from_source.md.txt

A single command to install the bindings directly from the repository. Note that this method prevents incremental rebuilds.

```bash
pip install git+https://github.com/InteractiveComputerGraphics/SPlisHSPlasH.git
```

--------------------------------

### Example SplishSplash Python Script

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/py_embedded_python.md.txt

A comprehensive example script demonstrating initialization, step, reset, and custom command functions. It imports necessary modules, defines global variables, and interacts with the simulator's time and fluid models.

```python
import splishsplash as sph
import numpy as np

counter = 0
function_list = ['command', 'command2']

def init(base):
    global counter
    print("init test")
    counter = 1
    
def step():
    global counter
    sim = sph.Simulation.getCurrent()
    fluid = sim.getFluidModel(0)
    tm = sph.TimeManager.getCurrent()
    print(fluid.getPosition(0))
    print(tm.getTime())
    print(counter)
    counter += 1
    print("---")
    
def reset():
    print("reset test")
    
def command():
    print("tst cmd")
        
def command2():
    print("tst cmd2")
```

--------------------------------

### Developer Guide

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html

Information for developers on installing, configuring, and extending SPlisHSPlasH.

```APIDOC
## Developer Guide

### Installation Instructions

- **Linux (Ubuntu Fresh Install)**
- **Windows (Visual Studio)**

### CMake Options
Configuration options for building SPlisHSPlasH:
- USE_DOUBLE_PRECISION
- USE_AVX
- USE_OpenMP
- USE_GPU_NEIGHBORHOOD_SEARCH
- USE_IMGUI
- USE_PYTHON_BINDINGS
- USE_DEBUG_TOOLS

### Software Architecture
Overview of key SPlisHSPlasH classes:
- The Simulation class
- The TimeStep class
- The FluidModel class
- The BoundaryModel class

### Implementing New Features

- **New non-pressure force method**: Creating and registering new force methods.
- **New particle/rigid body data exporter**: Creating and registering custom exporters, including Python implementation.
- **Creating Pressure Solvers**: Creating and registering new pressure solver classes.

### Macros
Details on macros for common operations:
- Looping over fluid neighbors
- Looping over boundaries
- AVX variants
```

--------------------------------

### GUI Parameter Setup

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.h.rst.txt

Template and specific functions for setting up GUI elements and callbacks for parameters.

```APIDOC
## GUI Parameter Setup

### Description
Template and specific functions for setting up GUI elements and callbacks for parameters.

### Methods
- **setupGUIParam<T>(int& PARAMID, std::string name, std::string group, std::string description, T* val)** - Template function to set up a numeric GUI parameter.
- **setupGUIEnum(int& PARAMID, std::string name, std::string group, std::string description, std::vector<std::pair<std::string, int*>> enum_ids, const GenParam::ParameterBase::GetFunc<int>& getter, const GenParam::ParameterBase::SetFunc<int>& setter)** - Sets up an enum type GUI parameter.
```

--------------------------------

### Python Bindings (pySPlisHSPlasH)

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/index.html

Documentation for the Python bindings of the SPlisHSPlasH library, including installation, usage, and examples.

```APIDOC
## pySPlisHSPlasH

### Description
Python bindings for the SPlisHSPlasH library, enabling users to control simulations and access data from Python.

### Requirements
- Python installed
- SPlisHSPlasH library compiled with Python bindings enabled.

### Installation
Instructions for installing the pySPlisHSPlasH package.

### Usage Examples

- **Minimal Working Example**: Demonstrates a basic simulation setup.
- **SPHSimulator.py**: Details on using the SPHSimulator class.
- **Modifying Other Properties**: How to alter simulation parameters via Python.

### Creating Scenes with Python

- **Loading the empty scene**
- **Recreating the double dam break scenario**
- **Putting it all together**
- **Changing parameters of the simulation**
- **Loading a scene from file**

### Restrictions
Information on any limitations of the Python bindings.
```

--------------------------------

### Setup GUI Parameters for Surface Tension

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.cpp.rst.txt

Initializes and configures GUI parameters for surface tension models, including coefficients, sampling methods, and normal estimation techniques. Uses std::bind for function callbacks.

```cpp
void SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::initParameters()
{
    using enumGet = GenParam::ParameterBase::GetFunc<int>;
    using enumSet = GenParam::ParameterBase::SetFunc<int>;

    NonPressureForceBase::initParameters();

    SURFACE_TENSION = createNumericParameter("surfaceTension", "Surface tension coefficient", &m_surfaceTension);
    setGroup(SURFACE_TENSION, "Fluid Model|Surface tension");
    setDescription(SURFACE_TENSION, "Coefficient for the surface tension computation");
    RealParameter* rparam = static_cast<RealParameter*>(getParameter(SURFACE_TENSION));
    rparam->setMinValue(0.0);

    const string grp19 = "Fluid Model|Surface tension"; // "Surface tension ZR19";
    const string grp20 = "Fluid Model|Surface tension"; // "Surface tension ZR20";

    enumGet getVersionFct = std::bind( &SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::getVersionMethod, this );
    enumSet setVersionFct = std::bind( &SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::setVersionMethod, this, std::placeholders::_1 );

    setupGUIEnum(VERSION, "version", "Fluid Model|Surface tension", "Method or extended method.",
        { { "V2019", &ENUM_VERSION_V2019 }, { "V2020", &ENUM_VERSION_V2020 } },
        getVersionFct, setVersionFct );

    // 2019 & 2020
    setupGUIParam<int> (CSD,     "Csd (19)",       grp19, "Samples per Second.",      &m_Csd);
    setupGUIParam<Real>(R2MULT,  "r-ratio (19)", grp19, "R1 to R2 ratio.",        &m_r2mult);
    setupGUIParam<Real>(TAU,     "tau (19)",     grp19, "Smoothing factor tau.",  &m_tau);
    setupGUIParam<Real>(CLASS_D, "d (19)",      grp19, "Classifier constant d.", &m_class_d);

    // 2020
    enumGet getSamplingFct = std::bind(&SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::getSamplingMethod, this);
    enumSet setSamplingFct = std::bind(&SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::setSamplingMethod, this, std::placeholders::_1);

    setupGUIEnum(SAMPLING, "sampling (20)", grp20, "Monte Carlo samping method.",
        { { "Halton", &SAMPLING_HALTON }, { "Rnd", &SAMPLING_RND } },
        getSamplingFct, setSamplingFct);

    enumGet getNormalFct = std::bind(&SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::getNormalMethod, this);
    enumSet setNormalFct = std::bind(&SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020::setNormalMethod, this, std::placeholders::_1);

    setupGUIEnum(NORMAL_MODE, "normal-mode (20)", grp20, "Normal estimation method.",
        { { "PCA", &NORMAL_PCA}, { "Monte Carlo", &NORMAL_MC}, { "Mix", &NORMAL_MIX} },
        getNormalFct, setNormalFct);

    setupGUIParam<int> (FIX_SAMPLES, "MCSamples (20)", grp20, "Fixed nr of MC samples per step.", &m_CsdFix);
    setupGUIParam<Real>(PCA_CUR_MIX, "PcaMixCur (20)", grp20, "Factor to mix-in pca curvature.", &m_pca_C_mix);
    setupGUIParam<Real>(PCA_NRM_MIX, "PcaMixNrm (20)", grp20, "Factor to mix-in pca normal.", &m_pca_N_mix);

    TEMPORAL_SMOOTH = createBoolParameter("surfTZRtemporalSmooth" , "temporalSmoothing (20)", &m_temporal_smoothing);
    setGroup(TEMPORAL_SMOOTH, grp20);
    setDescription(TEMPORAL_SMOOTH, "Enable temporal smoothing");
}
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize SPH Simulation Parameters

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_Jeske2023.cpp.html

Initializes simulation parameters such as particle count, fluid models, boundary models, support radius, time step, density, viscosity, and surface tension. This setup is crucial before starting the simulation loop.

```cpp
const int numParticles = (int) m_model->numActiveParticles();
    Simulation *sim = Simulation::getCurrent();
    const unsigned int nFluids = sim->numberOfFluidModels();
    const unsigned int nBoundaries = sim->numberOfBoundaryModels();
    const unsigned int fluidModelIndex = m_model->getPointSetIndex();
    FluidModel *model = m_model;
    const Real h = sim->getSupportRadius();
    const Real h2 = h * h;
    const Real dt = TimeManager::getCurrent()->getTimeStepSize();
    const Real density0 = m_model->getDensity0();
    const Real mu = m_viscosity * density0;
    const Real mub = m_boundaryViscosity * density0;
    const Real cohesion = m_surfaceTension;
    const Real adhesion = m_surfaceTensionBoundary;
    const Real sphereVolume = static_cast<Real>(4.0 / 3.0 * M_PI) * h2 * h;
    const Real radius = sim->getValue<Real>(Simulation::PARTICLE_RADIUS);
    const Real diameter = static_cast<Real>(2.0) * radius;
    const Real diameter2 = diameter * diameter;
    const Real W_min = sim->W(Vector3r(diameter, 0, 0));
    Real d = 10.0;
    if (sim->is2DSimulation())
        d = 8.0;
```

--------------------------------

### Implement GUI Parameter Setup

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.h.html

Provides template-based and enum-based methods for registering GUI parameters.

```cpp
template<class T>
        void setupGUIParam(int& PARAMID, std::string name, std::string group, std::string description, T* val)
        {
            std::vector<std::string> tmp;
            Utilities::StringTools::tokenize(name, tmp, " ");

            PARAMID = createNumericParameter<T>( "surfTZR" + tmp[0], name, val);
            setGroup(PARAMID, group);
            setDescription(PARAMID, description);
            GenParam::NumericParameter<T>* rparam = static_cast<GenParam::NumericParameter<T>*>(getParameter(PARAMID));
        }

        void setupGUIEnum(int& PARAMID, std::string name, std::string group, std::string description,
            std::vector<std::pair<std::string, int*>> enum_ids,
            const GenParam::ParameterBase::GetFunc<int>& getter,
            const GenParam::ParameterBase::SetFunc<int>& setter);
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Linear System Solver

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/class_s_p_h_1_1_elasticity___kugelstadt2021.html

Sets up the solver for the linear system, either by computing a new factorization or loading one from the cache.

```cpp
void initSystem()
    
    
    Initialize the solver for the linear system by either computing a factorization or loading a factorization from the cache.
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Viscosity Step

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_Viscosity_Viscosity_Weiler2018.cpp.html

Entry point for the viscosity step calculation.

```cpp
void Viscosity_Weiler2018::step()
{
    const int numParticles = (int) m_model->numActiveParticles();
```

--------------------------------

### Run Simulation with GUI

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/py_getting_started.md.txt

Example script to initialize and run the simulator with a graphical user interface.

```python
import pysplishsplash as sph

def main():
    base = sph.Exec.SimulatorBase()
    base.init()
    gui = sph.GUI.Simulator_GUI_imgui(base)
    base.setGui(gui)
    base.run()

if __name__ == "__main__":
    main()
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Material Parameters

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_Utilities_SceneParameterObjects.cpp.rst.txt

Sets up material-specific parameters including ID, rendering values, color mapping, and emitter settings.

```cpp
void MaterialParameterObject::initParameters()
{
   MATERIAL_ID = createStringParameter("id", "ID", &id);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_ID, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_ID, "Defines the id of the material. You have to give the same id to a FluidBlock, a FluidModel or an Emitter if they should have the defined material behavior.");

   MATERIAL_MIN_VAL = createNumericParameter<Real>("renderMinValue", "Min. value", &minVal);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_MIN_VAL, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_MIN_VAL, "Minimum value used for color-coding the color field in the rendering process.");

   MATERIAL_MAX_VAL = createNumericParameter<Real>("renderMaxValue", "Max. value", &maxVal);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_MAX_VAL, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_MAX_VAL, "Maximum value used for color-coding the color field in the rendering process.");

   MATERIAL_COLOR_FIELD = createStringParameter("colorField", "Color field", &colorField);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_COLOR_FIELD, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_COLOR_FIELD, "Choose vector or scalar field for particle coloring.");

   MATERIAL_COLOR_MAP = createNumericParameter<unsigned int>("colorMapType", "Color map type", &colorMapType);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_COLOR_MAP, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_COLOR_MAP, "Selection of a color map for coloring the scalar/vector field: 0: None, 1 : Jet, 2 : Plasma, 3 : CoolWarm, 4 : BlueWhiteRed, 5 : Seismic");

   MATERIAL_VISIBLE = createBoolParameter("visible", "Visible", &visible);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_VISIBLE, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_VISIBLE, "Defines if fluid phase is rendered.");

   MATERIAL_MAX_EMITTER_PARTICLES = createNumericParameter<unsigned int>("maxEmitterParticles", "Max. emitter particles", &maxEmitterParticles);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_MAX_EMITTER_PARTICLES, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_MAX_EMITTER_PARTICLES, "Maximum number of particles the emitter generates. Note that reused particles are not counted here.");

   MATERIAL_EMITTER_REUSE = createBoolParameter("emitterReuseParticles", "Reuse particles (emitter)", &emitterReuseParticles);
   setGroup(MATERIAL_EMITTER_REUSE, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_EMITTER_REUSE, "Reuse particles if they are outside of the bounding box defined by emitterBoxMin, emitterBoxMax.");

   MATERIAL_EMITTER_BOX_MIN = createVectorParameter("emitterBoxMin", "Emitter box min.", 3u, emitterBoxMin.data());
   setGroup(MATERIAL_EMITTER_BOX_MIN, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_EMITTER_BOX_MIN, "Minimum coordinates of an axis-aligned box (used in combination with emitterReuseParticles).");

   MATERIAL_EMITTER_BOX_MAX = createVectorParameter("emitterBoxMax", "Emitter box max.", 3u, emitterBoxMax.data());
   setGroup(MATERIAL_EMITTER_BOX_MAX, "Material");
   setDescription(MATERIAL_EMITTER_BOX_MAX, "Maximum coordinates of an axis-aligned box (used in combination with emitterReuseParticles).");
}
```

--------------------------------

### Install SPlisHSPlasH with Python Bindings

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/getting_started.md.txt

Clone the SPlisHSPlasH repository and install the Python bindings using pip. It is recommended to use a virtual environment.

```shell
git clone https://github.com/InteractiveComputerGraphics/SPlisHSPlasH.git
pip install SPlisHSPlasH/
```

--------------------------------

### Adjust Pressure Rho2 for Warm Start

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_DFSPH_TimeStepDFSPH.cpp.html

Adjusts the pressure_rho2 values by multiplying with h^2 when warm start is enabled. This normalizes pressure values.

```cpp
#ifdef USE_WARMSTART
    for (unsigned int fluidModelIndex = 0; fluidModelIndex < nFluids; fluidModelIndex++)
    {
        FluidModel* model = sim->getFluidModel(fluidModelIndex);
        const int numParticles = (int)model->numActiveParticles();
        #pragma omp parallel default(shared)
        {
            #pragma omp for schedule(static)
            for (int i = 0; i < numParticles; i++)
            {
                // Multiply by h^2, the time step size has to be removed
                // to make the pressure value independent
                // of the time step size
                m_simulationData.getPressureRho2(fluidModelIndex, i) *= h2;
            }
        }
    }
#endif
```

--------------------------------

### Install SPlisHSPlasH using Pip

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/py_getting_started.html

Install SPlisHSPlasH using pip. Ensure you are one directory above the cloned source directory and that the trailing slash is present.

```bash
pip install SPlisHSPlasH/
```

--------------------------------

### Create a simulation script

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/py_embedded_python.html

A complete example script demonstrating how to import the splishsplash module, manage state, and implement the required lifecycle functions.

```python
import splishsplash as sph
import numpy as np

counter = 0
function_list = ['command', 'command2']

def init(base):
    global counter
    print("init test")
    counter = 1
    
def step():
    global counter
    sim = sph.Simulation.getCurrent()
    fluid = sim.getFluidModel(0)
    tm = sph.TimeManager.getCurrent()
    print(fluid.getPosition(0))
    print(tm.getTime())
    print(counter)
    counter += 1
    print("---")
    
def reset():
    print("reset test")
    
def command():
    print("tst cmd")
        
def command2():
    print("tst cmd2")

```

--------------------------------

### Custom Exporter Example in Python

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/implement_exporter.md.txt

An example demonstrating how to implement a custom exporter using the SPlisHSPlasH Python interface. Refer to `pySPlisHSPlasH/examples/custom_exporter.py` for the full implementation.

```python
# Example usage of a custom exporter in Python
# See pySPlisHSPlasH/examples/custom_exporter.py for full implementation.
```

--------------------------------

### Bender2019 Boundary Handling Setup

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_Jeske2023.cpp.html

Initializes parameters for the Bender2019 boundary handling method, including calculating orthogonal vectors for surface tension calculations.

```cpp
forall_volume_maps(
                            const Vector3r xixj = xi - xj;
                            Vector3r normal = -xixj;
                            const Real nl = normal.norm();
                            if (nl > static_cast<Real>(0.0001))
                            {
                                normal /= nl;

                                Vector3r t1;
                                Vector3r t2;
                                MathFunctions::getOrthogonalVectors(normal, t1, t2);

                                const Real dist = surf_tens->m_tangentialDistanceFactor * h;
                                
```

--------------------------------

### Compute Density Change and Pressure Rho2_V

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_DFSPH_TimeStepDFSPH.cpp.html

Calculates the density change and initializes pressure values for the DFSPH solver. Handles warm start and non-warm start scenarios. Requires OpenMP for parallel processing.

```cpp
const int numParticles = (int)model->numActiveParticles();

        #pragma omp parallel default(shared)
        {
            #pragma omp for schedule(static)
            for (int i = 0; i < numParticles; i++)
            {
                // Compute rho_adv,i^(0) (see equation (9) in Section 3.2 [BK17])
                // using the velocities after the non-pressure forces were applied.
                computeDensityChange(fluidModelIndex, i, h);

                Real densityAdv = m_simulationData.getDensityAdv(fluidModelIndex, i);
                densityAdv = max(densityAdv, static_cast<Real>(0.0));

                unsigned int numNeighbors = 0;
                for (unsigned int pid = 0; pid < sim->numberOfPointSets(); pid++)
                    numNeighbors += sim->numberOfNeighbors(fluidModelIndex, pid, i);

                // in case of particle deficiency do not perform a divergence solve
                if (!sim->is2DSimulation())
                {
                    if (numNeighbors < 20)
                        densityAdv = 0.0;
                }
                else
                {
                    if (numNeighbors < 7)
                        densityAdv = 0.0;
                }

                // In equation (11) [BK17] we have to multiply the divergence
                // error with the factor divided by h. Hence, we multiply the factor
                // directly by 1/h here.
                m_simulationData.getFactor(fluidModelIndex, i) *= invH;

                // For the warm start we use 0.5 times the old pressure value.
                // Divide the value by h. We multiplied it by h at the end of
                // the last time step to make it independent of the time step size.
#ifdef USE_WARMSTART_V
                if (densityAdv > 0.0)
                    m_simulationData.getPressureRho2_V(fluidModelIndex, i) = static_cast<Real>(0.5) * min(m_simulationData.getPressureRho2_V(fluidModelIndex, i), static_cast<Real>(0.5)) * invH;
                else
                    m_simulationData.getPressureRho2_V(fluidModelIndex, i) = 0.0;
#else
                // If we don't use a warm start, directly compute a pressure value
                // by multiplying the divergence error with the factor.
                m_simulationData.getPressureRho2_V(fluidModelIndex, i) = densityAdv * m_simulationData.getFactor(fluidModelIndex, i);
#endif
            }
        }
    }
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Fluid Model

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_FluidModel.cpp.rst.txt

Sets up the fluid model with initial particle data and registers the point set for neighborhood search.

```cpp
void FluidModel::initModel(const std::string &id, const unsigned int nFluidParticles, Vector3r* fluidParticles, Vector3r* fluidVelocities, unsigned int* fluidObjectIds, const unsigned int nMaxEmitterParticles)
   {
       m_id = id;
       init();
       releaseFluidParticles();
       resizeFluidParticles(nFluidParticles + nMaxEmitterParticles);
   
       // copy fluid positions
       #pragma omp parallel default(shared)
       {
           #pragma omp for schedule(static)  
           for (int i = 0; i < (int)nFluidParticles; i++)
           {
               getPosition0(i) = fluidParticles[i];
               getPosition(i) = fluidParticles[i];
               getVelocity0(i) = fluidVelocities[i];
               getVelocity(i) = fluidVelocities[i];
               getAcceleration(i).setZero();
               m_density[i] = 0.0;
               m_particleId[i] = i;
               m_objectId[i] = fluidObjectIds[i];
               m_objectId0[i] = fluidObjectIds[i];
               if (m_particleState[i] != ParticleState::Fixed)
                   m_particleState[i] = ParticleState::Active;
           }
       }
       // set IDs for emitted particles
       for (unsigned int i = nFluidParticles; i < (nFluidParticles + nMaxEmitterParticles); i++)
       {
           m_particleId[i] = i;
           m_objectId[i] = 0;
       }
   
       // initialize masses
       initMasses();
   
       // Fluids 
       NeighborhoodSearch *neighborhoodSearch = Simulation::getCurrent()->getNeighborhoodSearch();
       m_pointSetIndex = neighborhoodSearch->add_point_set(&getPosition(0)[0], nFluidParticles, true, true, true, this);
   
       m_numActiveParticles0 = nFluidParticles;
       m_numActiveParticles = m_numActiveParticles0;
   }
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Surface Tension Matrix-Vector Product

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_Jeske2023.cpp.html

Sets up parameters for the Jeske2023 surface tension model matrix-vector product calculation.

```cpp
void SurfaceTension_Jeske2023::matrixVecProd(const Real *vec, Real *result, void *userData) {
    Simulation *sim = Simulation::getCurrent();
    SurfaceTension_Jeske2023 *surf_tens = (SurfaceTension_Jeske2023 *) userData;
    FluidModel *model = surf_tens->getModel();
    const unsigned int numParticles = model->numActiveParticles();
    const unsigned int fluidModelIndex = model->getPointSetIndex();
    const unsigned int nFluids = sim->numberOfFluidModels();
    const unsigned int nBoundaries = sim->numberOfBoundaryModels();

    const Real h = sim->getSupportRadius();
    const Real h2 = h * h;
    const Real dt = TimeManager::getCurrent()->getTimeStepSize();
    const Real density0 = model->getDensity0();
    const Real mu = surf_tens->m_viscosity * density0;
    const Real mub = surf_tens->m_boundaryViscosity * density0;
    const Real sphereVolume = static_cast<Real>(4.0 / 3.0 * M_PI) * h2 * h;

    const Real cohesion = surf_tens->m_surfaceTension;
    const Real adhesion = surf_tens->m_surfaceTensionBoundary;
    const Real mu_xsph = surf_tens->m_xsph;
    const Real radius = sim->getValue<Real>(Simulation::PARTICLE_RADIUS);
    const Real diameter = static_cast<Real>(2.0) * radius;
    const Real diameter2 = diameter * diameter;
    const Real W_min = sim->W(Vector3r(diameter, 0, 0));

    Real d = 10.0;
    if (sim->is2DSimulation())
        d = 8.0;

#pragma omp parallel default(shared)
    {
```

--------------------------------

### Adjust Pressure Rho2_V for Warm Start

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_DFSPH_TimeStepDFSPH.cpp.html

Adjusts the PressureRho2_V values by multiplying with h, specifically for the warm start scenario to make pressure values independent of time step size. Requires OpenMP for parallel processing.

```cpp
#ifdef USE_WARMSTART_V
    for (unsigned int fluidModelIndex = 0; fluidModelIndex < nFluids; fluidModelIndex++)
    {
        FluidModel* model = sim->getFluidModel(fluidModelIndex);
        const int numParticles = (int)model->numActiveParticles();
        #pragma omp parallel default(shared)
        {
            #pragma omp for schedule(static)
            for (int i = 0; i < numParticles; i++)
            {
                // Multiply by h, the time step size has to be removed
                // to make the pressure value independent
                // of the time step size
                m_simulationData.getPressureRho2_V(fluidModelIndex, i) *= h;
            }
        }
    }
#endif
```

--------------------------------

### Template Function for GUI Parameter Setup

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.h.rst.txt

A template function to set up GUI numeric parameters. It tokenizes the name, creates the parameter, and sets its group and description.

```cpp
template<class T>
void setupGUIParam(int& PARAMID, std::string name, std::string group, std::string description, T* val)
{
    std::vector<std::string> tmp;
    Utilities::StringTools::tokenize(name, tmp, " ");

    PARAMID = createNumericParameter<T>( "surfTZR" + tmp[0], name, val);
    setGroup(PARAMID, group);
    setDescription(PARAMID, description);
    GenParam::NumericParameter<T>* rparam = static_cast<GenParam::NumericParameter<T>*>(getParameter(PARAMID));
}
```

--------------------------------

### Get Density0

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_FluidModel.h.rst.txt

Returns the reference density of the fluid.

```cpp
FORCE_INLINE Real getDensity0() const { return m_density0; }
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize TimeStepPF Parameters

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_PF_TimeStepPF.cpp.html

Sets up and registers simulation parameters for the Projective Fluids solver, including iterations, error, and stiffness.

```cpp
void TimeStepPF::initParameters()
{
    TimeStep::initParameters();

    SOLVER_ITERATIONS = createNumericParameter("iterations", "Iterations", &m_iterations);
    setGroup(SOLVER_ITERATIONS, "Simulation|Projective Fluids");
    setDescription(SOLVER_ITERATIONS, "Iterations required by the pressure solver.");
    getParameter(SOLVER_ITERATIONS)->setReadOnly(true);

    MIN_ITERATIONS = createNumericParameter("minIterations", "Min. iterations", &m_minIterations);
    setGroup(MIN_ITERATIONS, "Simulation|Projective Fluids");
    setDescription(MIN_ITERATIONS, "Minimal number of iterations of the pressure solver.");
    static_cast<NumericParameter<unsigned int>*>(getParameter(MIN_ITERATIONS))->setMinValue(0);

    MAX_ITERATIONS = createNumericParameter("maxIterations", "Max. iterations", &m_maxIterations);
    setGroup(MAX_ITERATIONS, "Simulation|Projective Fluids");
    setDescription(MAX_ITERATIONS, "Maximal number of iterations of the pressure solver.");
    static_cast<NumericParameter<unsigned int>*>(getParameter(MAX_ITERATIONS))->setMinValue(1);

    MAX_ERROR = createNumericParameter("maxError", "Max. error", &m_maxError);
    setGroup(MAX_ERROR, "Simulation|Projective Fluids");
    setDescription(MAX_ERROR, "Maximal error.");
    static_cast<RealParameter*>(getParameter(MAX_ERROR))->setMinValue(static_cast<Real>(1e-12));

    STIFFNESS = createNumericParameter("stiffness", "Stiffness", &m_stiffness);
    setGroup(STIFFNESS, "Simulation|Projective Fluids");
    setDescription(STIFFNESS, "Stiffness coefficient.");
}

```

--------------------------------

### Run MeshSkinning with Scene File

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/MeshSkinning.md.txt

Execute the MeshSkinning tool using a scene file for all settings. Ensure the '--splitting' and '--overwrite' flags are used if applicable.

```bash
MeshSkinning --splitting --overwrite --scene ..\data\Scenes\Beam.json
```

--------------------------------

### Run Simulator CLI

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/py_getting_started.md.txt

Commands to launch the simulator or view help options.

```shell
splash
```

```shell
splash --help
```

--------------------------------

### GET /simulation/method

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.h.html

Retrieves the current simulation version method.

```APIDOC
## GET /simulation/method

### Description
Returns the integer representation of the current simulation step version.

### Method
GET

### Endpoint
/simulation/method

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **version** (int) - The current simulation method version.
```

--------------------------------

### Execute Simulation Step

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_Elasticity_Elasticity_Peer2018.cpp.html

Starts the timing for the elasticity simulation step.

```cpp
void Elasticity_Peer2018::step()
{
    START_TIMING("Elasticity_Peer2018")
    const unsigned int numParticles = m_model->numActiveParticles();
```

--------------------------------

### GET /simulation/normal-method

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.h.html

Retrieves the current normal vector calculation method.

```APIDOC
## GET /simulation/normal-method

### Description
Returns the integer representation of the current normal vector calculation method (e.g., PCA, Monte Carlo, Mixed).

### Method
GET

### Endpoint
/simulation/normal-method

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **normal_method** (int) - The current normal method identifier.
```

--------------------------------

### Initialize Boundary Parameters

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_Utilities_SceneParameterObjects.cpp.rst.txt

Sets up various parameters for a boundary object, including file paths, transformations, and physical properties. Use this function to configure boundary behavior and appearance.

```cpp
int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_SCALE = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_DYNAMIC = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_IS_WALL = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_COLOR = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_MAP_FILE = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_MAP_INVERT = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_MAP_THICKNESS = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_MAP_RESOLUTION = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_SAMPLING_MODE = -1;
   int BoundaryParameterObject::BOUNDARY_IS_ANIMATED = -1;
   
   void BoundaryParameterObject::initParameters()
   {
       BOUNDARY_SAMPLES_FILE = createStringParameter("particleFile", "Particle file", &samplesFile);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_SAMPLES_FILE, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_SAMPLES_FILE, "Path to a partio file which contains a surface sampling of the body. Note that the surface sampling is done automatically if this parameter is missing.");
   
       BOUNDARY_MESH_FILE = createStringParameter("geometryFile", "Geometry file", &meshFile);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_MESH_FILE, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_MESH_FILE, "Path to a OBJ/PLY file which contains the geometry of the body.");
   
       BOUNDARY_TRANSLATION = createVectorParameter("translation", "Translation", 3u, translation.data());
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_TRANSLATION, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_TRANSLATION, "Translation vector of the rigid body.");
   
       BOUNDARY_AXIS = createVectorParameter("rotationAxis", "Rotation axis", 3u, axis.data());
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_AXIS, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_AXIS, "Axis used to rotate the rigid body after loading.");
   
       BOUNDARY_ANGLE = createNumericParameter<Real>("rotationAngle", "Rotation angle", &angle);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_ANGLE, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_ANGLE, "Rotation angle for the initial rotation of the rigid body.");
   
       BOUNDARY_SCALE = createVectorParameter("scale", "Scale", 3u, scale.data());
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_SCALE, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_SCALE, "Scaling vector of the rigid body.");
   
       BOUNDARY_DYNAMIC = createBoolParameter("isDynamic", "Dynamic", &dynamic);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_DYNAMIC, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_DYNAMIC, "Defines if the body is static or dynamic.");
   
       BOUNDARY_IS_WALL = createBoolParameter("isWall", "Wall", &isWall);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_IS_WALL, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_IS_WALL, "Defines if this is a wall. Walls are typically not rendered. This is the only difference.");
   
       BOUNDARY_COLOR = createVectorParameter("color", "Color", 4u, color.data());
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_COLOR, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_COLOR, "RGBA color of the body.");
   
       BOUNDARY_MAP_FILE = createStringParameter("mapFile", "Map file", &mapFile);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_MAP_FILE, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_MAP_FILE, "Path to a volume/density map file which contains a volume/density map of the body. Note that the map is generated automatically if this parameter is missing.");
   
       BOUNDARY_MAP_INVERT = createBoolParameter("mapInvert", "Invert map", &mapInvert);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_MAP_INVERT, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_MAP_INVERT, "Invert the map when using density or volume maps, flips inside/outside.");
   
       BOUNDARY_MAP_THICKNESS = createNumericParameter<Real>("mapThickness", "Map thickness", &mapThickness);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_MAP_THICKNESS, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_MAP_THICKNESS, "Additional thickness of a volume or density map.");
   
       BOUNDARY_MAP_RESOLUTION = createVectorParameter("mapResolution", "Map resolution", 3u, mapResolution.data());
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_MAP_RESOLUTION, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_MAP_RESOLUTION, " Resolution of a volume or density map.");
   
       BOUNDARY_SAMPLING_MODE = createNumericParameter<unsigned int>("samplingMode", "Sampling mode", &samplingMode);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_SAMPLING_MODE, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_SAMPLING_MODE, "Surface sampling mode. 0 Poisson disk sampling, 1 Regular triangle sampling.");
   
       BOUNDARY_IS_ANIMATED = createBoolParameter("isAnimated", "Animated", &isAnimated);
       setGroup(BOUNDARY_IS_ANIMATED, "Boundary");
       setDescription(BOUNDARY_IS_ANIMATED, "Defines if the body is animated (e.g. by a script).");    
   }
```

--------------------------------

### GET /simulation/sampling

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_SurfaceTension_SurfaceTension_ZorillaRitter2020.h.html

Retrieves the current sampling method used for simulations.

```APIDOC
## GET /simulation/sampling

### Description
Returns the integer representation of the current sampling method (e.g., Halton, Random).

### Method
GET

### Endpoint
/simulation/sampling

### Response
#### Success Response (200)
- **sampling_method** (int) - The current sampling method identifier.
```

--------------------------------

### Execute VolumeSampling via command line

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/VolumeSampling.md.txt

Run the VolumeSampling executable to convert an OBJ model into a VTK particle file using the specified sampling mode.

```bash
VolumeSampling.exe --mode 4 -i ..\data\models\bunny.obj -o bunny.vtk
```

--------------------------------

### Install Python Bindings Dependencies on Linux

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/build_from_source.md.txt

Prepare the environment for Python bindings using pipx.

```bash
sudo apt install python3-dev python3-pip python3-venv
python3 -m pip install pipx
python3 -m pipx ensurepath
```

--------------------------------

### SimulationDataDFSPH Accessors

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/api/class_s_p_h_1_1_simulation_data_d_f_s_p_h.html

Methods to get and set particle-specific simulation properties.

```APIDOC
## SimulationDataDFSPH Accessors

### Description
Methods to access and modify internal simulation variables such as factors, density, and pressure acceleration.

### Parameters
#### Path Parameters
- **fluidIndex** (unsigned int) - Required - The index of the fluid model.
- **i** (unsigned int) - Required - The particle index.

### Methods
- **getFactor(fluidIndex, i)** / **setFactor(fluidIndex, i, p)**: Access/Modify factor αi.
- **getDensityAdv(fluidIndex, i)** / **setDensityAdv(fluidIndex, i, d)**: Access/Modify advected density.
- **getPressureRho2(fluidIndex, i)** / **setPressureRho2(fluidIndex, i, p)**: Access/Modify pρ2 value of the constant density solver.
- **getPressureRho2_V(fluidIndex, i)** / **setPressureRho2_V(fluidIndex, i, p)**: Access/Modify pρ2 value of the divergence solver.
- **getPressureAccel(fluidIndex, i)** / **setPressureAccel(fluidIndex, i, val)**: Access/Modify pressure acceleration.
```

--------------------------------

### Get Fields

Source: https://splishsplash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/_sources/api/program_listing_file_SPlisHSPlasH_FluidModel.h.rst.txt

Returns a constant reference to the vector of all field descriptions.

```cpp
const std::vector<FieldDescription> &getFields() { return m_fields; }
```