Defining input parameters    Performing calculations    Software registration    Updating ANGLE
Data entryDetectorContainerGeometrySourceReference efficiency curveMaterialsEnergiesCalculation precisionUnits

Data entry

In order to perform calculations with ANGLE, parameters for the specific measurement must be defined. The Basic process starts with entry of the data defining the detector, container and geometry used for calculation.

All information is logically divided into one of five groups:

  • Detector - contains information about all detectors defined in ANGLE. Each detector is represented with its name and description. Detector images in the left hand part of the list represent one of six possible detector types.
  • Container - contains information about all containers (beakers) defined in ANGLE. Each container is represented with its name and description. Container images in the left hand part of the list represent one of two possible container types. "No container" option is at the top of the list.
  • Geometry - contains information about all geometries defined in ANGLE. "Geometry" here means defining the geometrical positioning of the source vs. the detector, including source support ("holder"). Each geometry is represented with its name and description. Images in the left hand part of the list represents one of three possible geometry types (for well detector, for Marinelli geometry or for other detector/geometry types). "No holder" option is at the top of the list.
  • Source - this group contains information about the radiation source used for calculations (height, radius and material).
  • Other - contains four remaining, uncategorized, calculation parameters: energies of interest set, reference efficiency curve, calculation precision and units (milimeters/centimeters/inches).

These five principal data groups are arranged in the main ANGLE window as shown in the following figure.

Since version 3, "ribbon" menu is introduced, replacing classic program menu. This makes ANGLE usage faster and easier, while maintaining the same menu structure as before.

Data entry for detector, container and geometry can be done in two ways. The first is by choosing the option "New... " from appropriate main menu item.

The second way is by right clicking the appropriate list and choosing the option "New... " from pop up menu.

When entering the data, such as detector data, moving between text fields can be done by pressing Tab or Enter key. In this way the data entry is much faster, especially when using the numeric keyboard.

All dimensions are expressed in milimeters (mm) by default. ANGLE supports centimeters and inches, as well. Switching between units can be done by clicking on the "All dimensions are in" option in the Other group of the main window of ANGLE, or by choosing the appropriate option from the "Other" main menu.