modelexamples

Modelexamples is a descriptive label used in modeling and simulation communities to refer to a curated collection of example models, templates, and reference designs. It is not a single standardized resource; the exact contents and organization vary by project. The common purpose is to illustrate how to express models, apply tools, and validate workflows through runnable demonstrations.

A modelexamples set typically includes small, self-contained models that showcase fundamental features such as equations, components, and connections, accompanied by documentation, input data, and expected results. Larger collections may span domains like mechanics, electronics, thermodynamics, or multi-domain systems, and may include parameter sweeps, optimization cases, and test suites. File formats depend on the modeling language or platform (for example, Modelica, XML, JSON, or script-based representations).

Usage in education and development is to provide hands-on material for learning, regression testing, and benchmarking. Writers or maintainers explain modeling conventions, tool-specific practices, and common pitfalls within the accompanying guides. Licensing and provenance vary; modelexamples sometimes carry open licenses, while others are provided for internal use with restricted terms.

Accessibility is typically through a software package, repository, or website. Users may clone a repository, download an archive, or browse an online catalog. Some projects curate subsets for tutorials or competitions and integrate modelexamples with tutorials, notebooks, or demonstration dashboards.

See also: Modelica, simulation, modeling language, benchmarking. Notes: The concept is informal, and the exact set of files and structure should be verified in project-specific documentation.