Custom Pattern Generator
Table
of ContentsDescription:
The custom pattern generator enables you to create various patterns directly instead of importing bmp or mat files.
- Getting Started
- Choosing a pattern type
- Entering parameters
- Calculators
- Definitions of parameters
- Example
- See Also
Getting Started:
Right click on the object in which a custom pattern is desired. The object can be a target, source, detector, or any object using the 2D viewer. Click edit to bring up the properties editor. Choose "Replace A Piece" from Menu Items and click go. When the "Replace A Piece" wizard comes up, choose "Create Custom Pattern" and click next. You will then see the custom pattern panel.
Choosing a pattern type:
To choose a circular supergaus pattern or a hermite pattern, simply click the option. To choose different patterns for the x and y axis, click "Mix-And-Match" and then choose a pattern for each axis from the drop down menus to the right.
Entering parameters:
When you click on a radio button to choose the type of pattern you want, the relevant edit boxes are enabled in the Pattern Parameters Section. For a round supergaus pattern, only one FWHM and LargeNum is needed, and only the x axis edit boxes are enabled.
Calculators:
Definitions of parameters:
- FWHM - Full Wave Half Maximum
- Radius - radius of the pattern
- LargeNum - coefficient in supergauss
- Hermite X - x-direction Hermite mode number
- Hermite Y - y-direction Hermite mode number
- Angle - angle of rotation
Example:
Click here to see an example of how to use the custom pattern generator