1. Basic operation

1.1 Read in data file

1.2 Read in data file again

1.3 Save displayed particle trajectory

1.4 Open a X-Terminal window

1.5 Indicates help on how to use cgview

1.6 Termination of an application


1.1 Read in data file

To read in file, select [File]-[Read geometry/trajectory data] in the main menu. Then, file dialog is displayed. Specify the file to be read in.

 

1.2 Read in data file again

When the current data file is modified by an EGS4 calculation, it is possible to read in the current data again. To read in again, please select [File]-[Reload]. By using this function, the semi-interactive use of cgview and EGS4 is possible.

 

1.3 Save displayed particle trajectory

It is possible to capture a currently displayed particle trajectory picture and save it. The file type for the saving is a bitmap (extension is bmp). In the main menu, select [File]-[Save as]. Then, file dialog appears to input the file name. Input the file and click "Save", and then the displayed picture is saved.

 

1.4 Open a DOS window

When a user needs to open a DOS window to run an EGS4 calculation, select [File]-[Open DOS window] in the main menu. Then command prompt window shows up, as indicated in the lower figure.

 

1.5 Print a picture

It is possible to print a currently displayed picture of a particle trajectory and geometry. In the main menu, select [File]-[Print]. A dialog appears to select a printer. Select a printer and click OK. Then the picture is printed out.

 

1.6 Indicates help on how to use cgview

When a user needs to indicate help on how to use cgview, select [Help]-[Usage] in the main menu. Then table of contents of help shows up. The user may read/print out the necessary items.

 

1.7 Termination of an application

Select [File]-[Exit] in the main menu.