HM.exe [CHAOS Histogram Manager]
This program is a modified version of the original HM program (Histogram
Manager) written by Stefan Ritt for the Susi area data acquisition at PSI. The
modifications include the option to retrieve histogram files saved under
several formats such as SusiQ, Online-Susi_Ybos through network (CHAOS
experiment), Susi_Regina. HM automatically recognizes the extension
.SQH. A list of defined histograms is then displayed. The advantage of
HM over DDRA is the high capability of display, fitting and information
retrieval. HM is a mouse oriented program which makes its use much easier for
newcomers.
Some hints:
* HM has a built-in data base for automatic fitting. This feature has been
heavily used at PSI but not at TRIUMF. This means that not much experience with
it is available at TRIUMF.
* This program is intended to be used for peak fitting and arithmetic
operations on different histograms. This implies that HM does not retrieve a
full set of histograms in one shot, but rather requests an entry for each
histogram window from the same or a different save_set file. The loading of
histograms can be done in several ways:
1) activate the desired window
2) load file *.SQH , selection of the histogram
3) activate next desired window
4) repeat from step 2)
or
1) activate desired window
2) load file *.SQH , selection of the histogram
3) drag histo to new desired window , hit copy
4) hit F4 for next histogram
5) repeat from step 3)
or
If a 3 button mouse is installed, the third button provides a pop-up menu
for
a histogram listing of the open file.SQH