.. _lblmodelingApp:

Modeling Applications
=====================

The **modeling application** consolidates information on the *structural analysis model* (SAM) used to represent the building on each site.
It takes as input the :ref:`BIM file <lblBuildingApp>`, the :ref:`EVENT file <lblEventApp>`, and information on the structural model used for response simulation, specified in the :ref:`configuration file <lblUserDefInputs>`.
The input structural model information is parsed into a ``SAM.json`` file, located in its corresponding **simulation working directory**.


.. figure:: _static/images/backendapps_Modeling.png
   :align: center
   :figclass: align-center


The following options for modeling applications vary in the type of model and finite element program used for response simulation.


.. rendre:: cli-gallery
   :data-file: $SIMCENTER_DEV/SimCenterBackendApplications/meta/backends.cache.json
   :load-defaults: $SIMCENTER_DEV/SimCenterBackendApplications/meta/index.yaml#/$SIMDOC_APP

   :include-exclusive: %./categories:createSAM