How do I read in RHF table files

Before you can read in your RHF table file please check the following points.

Do you have the right RHF table file format?

XA is able to read in atomic data files which are based on the data format which is defined in Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables, Vol. 53 No. 1, January 1993. Before you can work with XA you have to split up the standarized RHF table file into various atomic data files.

Have you got the program "xsplit" in your XA directory?

Xsplit separates your RHF table file into different atomic data files. To create the xsplit executable please type make xsplit.

Have you created a subdirectory where you want to store your data?

Xsplit will not create data subdirectories for you except the ones for atomic data files. An example directory DATA was delivered with your XA package, but if you like to save your atomic data files in another one, then please create it by mkdir <directory-name>.

Is the enviroment variable XENVIRONMENT set to Xsplit?

You can check this variable by typing echo $XENVIRONMENT. If Xsplit is not stored then type setenv XENVIRONMENT ./Xsplit.

Now you can start xsplit in your desktop environment. A window will pop up containing two text input fields and beside each of these a push button. The first input field specifies the RHF source file from which the atomic data files are taken. In the second field you can insert the name of the subdirectory where you want to store the data files. If you click on one of the push buttons a file selection box will pop up and allow you to browse through your directories in search for the RHF table file or the destination directory. After having made your selection click on OK to start the extraction or on cancel to end xsplit.

If something unpredictable happens, the program will pop up an error window telling you about what had happened or what you should do to prevent this error again.