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+# **IEX python - cheatsheet**
+list iexcode function by file
+<br>
+
+---
+<br>
+
+# **Instruments**
+
+## **ARPES**
+ARPES sepcific functions
+
+ tey,ca15 = ARPES_init('user_name')
+
+## **AD_utilites**
+functions for common area detector operations
+
+## **bakeout**
+functions for monitoring a bakeout
+
+## **cfg**
+config file which holds global variable BL and MPA
+
+
+ import iexcode.instruments.cfg as iex
+
+## **converstions_constants**
+ h #Planck's constant (eV/s)
+ c #speed of light (m/s)
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ deg2rad(deg) #converts degree to radian
+ rad2deg(radian) #converts radian to degrees
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ eV2Lambda(eV) #converts eV to wavelength in Angstroms
+ Lambda2eV(Angstroms) #converts Angstroms to eV
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ hv2kz(lattice,V0,hv) #converts photon energy to kz
+ kz2hv(lattice,V0,n) #converst kz to photon energy
+ kx2deg(kx,hv) #converts in-plane momentum to degrees
+ deg2kx(th,hv) #conversts degrees to in-plane momentum
+
+## **diagnostics**
+beamline diagnostics, positions and current amplifiers
+To Do: add functions to enable scanning
+
+ diagnostic_name_list() #prints the name of all the diagnostics_all_in/out() #move all diagnostics to in/out position
+ diagnostic(name,in_out) #moves the specified
+ diagnostic_read(name) #reads the current amplifier for a given diagnostic
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ mesh_W(In_Out) #moves W-mesh in the A-hutch in/out
+ diode_c(In_Out) #moves diode in c-branch in/out
+ diode_c_read() #reads the current amplifier for the c-branch diode
+ diode_d(In_Out) #moves diode in c-branch in/out; located just before the kappa endstation
+ mesh_d(In_Out) #moves mesh in d-branch in/out; used for normalization
+ mesh_d_read() #reads the current amplifier for the d-branch mesh
+-------------------------------------------------------------
+ diagnostics_preset_list() #returns the dictionary with all preset positions
+ diagnostics_presets_go(diag_name,preset_name) #goes to preset value
+ _diagnostics_sp_write(diag_name,preset_name,val)
+
+## **electron_analyzer**
+Scienta functions
+
+ folders_EA(userPath #sets the folder for spectra saving (called by folders_ARPES)
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ EA_ioc_init() #initializes the ioc after a reboot (eventually goes in AutoSave)
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ EA.get() #get current EA setting
+ EA.put(KE,PE) #change EA setting
+ EA.off() #turns off EA high voltagae
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ SES_motor_get() #gets current SES slit number
+ SES_motor_set(slit_number) #change SES slit
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scanEA_reset() #clears scanRecord after abort
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scanEA(EAlist) #takes spectra
+ scanFM(EAlist,thList,RoughPositions) #takes Fermi map
+ scanEA_y(EAlist,y_start,y_stop,y_step) #takes spectra along y
+ scanEA_z(EAlist,z_start,z_stop,z_step) #takes spectra along z
+ scanEA_map_sample(EAlist,y_list,z_list) #takes spectra in 2D y,z scan
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ EA_ioc_init() #initializes the ioc after a reboot (eventually goes in AutoSave)
+
+
+## **encoder**
+all beamline absolute encoders
+
+ encoder_name_list() #lists names in encoder dictionary
+ encoder_sync(name) #syncs all the encoders associated with name
+ encoders_reset_zero(name) #resets the center for the current position
+
+## **files_and_folder**
+general functions for dealing with files and directories
+
+ path_dserv(folder,run,user_name) #path to user data directory on the dserve
+ check_run() #returns the current run based on todays date
+ folder_ftp(folder,run,user_name) #creates the folders on the ftp server, kip
+ make_user_folders(run,folder,user_name,endstation_name) #creates all the appropriate user folders
+ folder_mdarun,folder,user_name,file_prefix,ioc) #creates/set the user folder for the scanRecord
+ folder_SPEC(run,folder,user_name) #creat3s spec folder in 29iduser account
+
+## **FMB_mirrors**
+functions for M0,M1,M3R
+To Do: M0M1 table moves to dictionary with csv file
+
+ FMB_mirror_get(mirror_num) #get the current position of all axes for a given mirror
+ FMB_mirror_move(mirror_num,axis) #moves the specified axis ('Tx','Ty','Tz','Rx','Ry','Rz') for the given mirror
+ FMB_mirror_move_all(mirror_num,position_list) #moves all the axes to the positions specified in position_list
+ FMB_mirror_tweak(mirror_num,axis) #relative moves
+ FMB_mirror_scan(mirror_num,start,stop,step) #scan a mirror axis
+ M0M1_Table #reads the dictionary file to get the previous mirror positions
+ M0M1_SP #writes the values form M0M1_Table to the set points (still need to push move)
+
+## **hxp_mirrors**
+Newport hexapods M3A/M4A and M4R
+
+ hxp_sync(mirror_name) #syncs the motor setpoint and readback values
+ hxp_get(mirror_name) #gets a mirror position
+ hxp_get_all() #gets all the mirror positions
+
+## **IEX_camera**
+Cameras to enable/disable when switching between branches
+
+ cam_pv_dictionary()
+ _enable_endstation_cameras(unused_off=True)
+
+## **IEX_BL_config**
+used to access current beamline configuration, based on instance initialization not pv
+
+ Beamline_Config #class to carry all configuration info gets stored in BL
+ BLconfig_endstation_name() #gets or sets iex.BL.endstation_name
+ BLconfig_folder() #gets or sets iex.BL.folder
+ BLconfig_branch() #gets or sets iex.BL.branch
+ BLconfig_xrays() #gets or sets iex.BL.xrays (True/False)
+ BLconfig_mode() #gets or sets iex.BL.mode ('user'/'staff')
+ BLconfig_get_set(endstation_get) #sets iex.BL.endstation_get
+ BLconfig_safe_state_set(endstation_safe_state) #sets iex.BL.safe_state
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ get_all() #gets relavent pv values
+
+## **IEX_VPU: undulator functions**
+insertion device functions
+
+ ID_wait_for_permission() #waits for security access
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ ID_get_all() #gets ID_mode, ID_QP_ratio, ID_sp, ID_rbv
+ ID_energy_range() #return max/min for a given mode
+ ID_ready() #looks at the two busy records
+ ID_off/on() #turns off/on the ID
+ ID_power_status() #returns off/on
+ ID_start(ID_mode,QP_ratio) #turns on the ID in a given mode
+ ID_switch_mode(ID_mode) #changes the ID mode
+ ID_get/set() #gets rbv / sets val in keV
+ ID_get/set_eV() #gets rbv / sets val in eV, uses keV pvs, just does math
+ ID_energy_set(val) #set calibrated energy in keV
+ ID_energy_set_eV(val) #set calibrated energy in keV, just does math
+ ID_get_rbv/_eV() #get the read back value in keV/eV (same as ID_get)
+ ID_get_sp/_eV() #get the read back value in keV/eV
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ ID_calc_eV(mono_grating,ID_mode,hv_eV,QP_ratio) #calculate the set point for maximum flux
+
+
+## **kappa_angle_calcs**
+
+ fourc2kappa(theta,chi,phi) # converts between four-circle angles and kappa angles
+ kappa2fourc(kth,kappa,kphi) # converts between kappa dn four-circle angles
+
+## **kappa_det**
+defines kappa tth detector class and other functions
+
+ Kappa_Detector(kappa_Motors) #for detset etc in kappa chamber
+ tthdet.set(det_name) #sets the tth to a different detector
+ tthdet.get() #returns the current tth det_name
+ tth0_set() #resets the tth zero; d4 only
+
+
+## **kappa**
+kappa specific functions
+
+ tey,d3,d4,mesh,tth_pv,tthdet = kappa_init('user_name)
+
+## **Keithley_current_amplifiers**
+Keithley specific functions
+
+ ca = Keithley(ca_crate, ca_num) #class for Keithley current amplifiers
+ ca.get() #gets current values
+ ca.reset() #resets
+ ca.autoscale(On_Off) #turn autoscaling on/off
+ ca.avg(num_averages) #set averaging (1 or 0 is off)
+ ca_detector_list #list of detectors which are used in a given branch ('b for beamline)
+ ca_average() #turns on averaging for all Keithleys in ca_list
+ ca_reset_all() #resets all Keithleys in all branches
+
+
+## **Logfile**
+functions for writing logfile.txt, gets set by IEX_BL_config
+
+ log_print(comment) #print a comment in the logfile
+ log_update() #updates the logfile with the current info (used if script is aborted)
+ log_name_set(new_name) #change name of logfile
+ log_init(endstation_name,user_name,log_dictionary) #sets up logging
+
+## **m3r**
+functions for dealing with m3r
+To Do - move m3r table to dictionary
+
+ m3r_tweak_pitch(tweak_value) #tweaks the pitch of m3r
+ m3r_table() #go to the default position specified branch
+ m3r_branch() #returns the branch based on mirror position
+ m3r_switch_branch() #moves the mirror to the default position for a given branch, does not close the shutter
+ m3r_centroid() #returns the centroid position for m3r
+ m3r_align () #aligns the m3r
+
+## **Motors**
+motor class and common name functions
+
+ Motor #class definition get set in Beamline_Config
+ mvx(val) #moves motor x
+ dmvx(val) #relative move of x
+ scanx(start,stop,step) #scan of x motor
+ dscanx (start,stop,step) #relative scan of x motor
+ ...
+
+## **resolution**
+
+ resolution() #gives the resolution for the current settings
+
+## **scalers**
+
+ scaler_cts() #sets the scaler counter for the current endstation
+
+## **scanRecord**
+functions and class for handling the scanRecord
+
+ saveData_get_all() #returns dictions of fileSystem,subDir,scanNumber,baseName
+ mda_filepath() #gets the full filepath from the current mda setting
+ mda_prefix() #get the prefix from the current mda setting
+ mda_user_name() #gets the user name from the current mda setting
+ mda_run_cycle() #gets the run cycle from the current mda setting
+ mda_ioc() #returns the ioc
+ mda_reset() #resets the scanRecord base on init parameters
+
+
+ mda_fileNum() #return next fileNum
+ last_mda() #retruns the filenum for the last saved scan
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ ScanRecord #class for handling scanRecord_user
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_fillin(VAL,RBV,start,stop,steps) #fills in scanRecord linear mode
+ scan_fillin_table(VAL,RBV,my_table) #fills in scanRecord table mode
+ scan_go() #starts a scan
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_after_table_reset() #sets back to linear and clears positioners
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_positioners_clear() #clears the positioners
+ scan_positioner_after_set() #procs the after scan sequence
+ scan_positioner_settling_time_set() #sets the settling time
+ scan_triggers_set() #sets the scan triggers
+ scan_triggers_clear() #clears the triggers
+ scan_detectors_set() #adds a detector
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_empty() #scan with no positioners
+ scan_time(duration_min) #scan with positioner readback as time and detector settling as minutes
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ mda_detector_dictionary() #reads,sets or updates default detector dictionary
+ mda_trigger_dictionaryy() #reads,sets or updates default trigger_dictionary
+ mda_before_scan_pv() #reads,sets before_scan_pv
+ mda_after_scan_pv() #reads,sets after_scan_pv
+ mda_snake_set() #reads,set snake_set function
+
+
+## **Scienta**
+base functions for taking spectra, called by electron_analyzer
+
+## **shutters**
+main shutter and branch shutter functions
+
+ shutter_check() #checks and then opens main and branch shutters
+ main_shutter_open() #checks status then opens if not open
+ main_shutter_close() #checks status then closes if not closed
+ main_shutter_status() #returns open=True/False
+ branch_shutter_open() #checks status then opens iex.BL.mda.branch shuttter if not open
+ branch_shutter_close() #checks status then closes iex.BL.mda.branch shuttter if not closed
+ branch_shutter_status() #returns open=True/False
+
+## **slits**
+beamline slits and aperatures
+
+ slit_name_list() #list all slits/apertures
+ slits_synch(slit_name) #syncs the motor position with the slit table for a given slit
+ slits_synch_all() #syncs all slits
+ slits_get_all() #gets current values
+ slits_set(slit_name,(Hsize,Vsize),(Hcenter,Vcenter)) #sets the slit/aperature to the specified size and position
+ slits_get(slit_name) #gets the slit/aperature size and position
+ slits_set_size(slit_name,(Hsize,Vsize)) #sets the slit/aperature to the specified size
+ slits_set_center(slit_name,(Hcenter,Vcenter))
+ slits_scan_size(slit_name,direction,start,stop,step)
+ slits_scan_center(slits_scan_center(slit_name,direction,start,stop,step)
+ slit1A_scribe_marks() #moves the slits so that the scribe marks should align
+ slit1A_get()
+ slit1A_set(H_size,V_size)
+ slit2B_get()
+ slit2B_set(H_size,V_size)
+ slit2B_encoders_reset(Hcenter,Vcenter) #resets the encords to be zero at the specified position
+ slit3C_get()
+ slit3C_set(size)
+ slit3D_get()
+ slit3D_set(V_size,center=None)
+ slit3D_encoders_reset(Vcenter)
+ exit_slit_get()
+ exit_slit_set(branch, size) #uses iex.BL.branch to set correct exit slit size
+
+## **SRS_current_amplifiers**
+SRS specific functions
+
+ d=SRS #class for SRS current amplifiers
+ d.get() #read the current values
+ d.set_all() #updates pv
+ d.setgain(gain,unit) #sets the gain
+ d.srs_print_all() #prints current values
+
+
+## **staff**
+detector dictionionary for staff
+
+## **storage ring**
+wait_for_beam() #waits for storage ring current to be above ring_current
+
+## **userCals**
+functions for filling in user calcs and string Sequences
+
+
+## **utilities**
+general functions
+
+ dateandtime() #prints current date and time
+ today() #returns a string with the date
+ print_warning_message(message) #prints a warning message_string
+ wait_for_it(D,H,M) #waits for future time
+ input_timeout(question,t) #used to break for an input
+ playsound() #plays audio file
+ range_up/down(start,end,step) #loop for noninteger counting (inclusive of last point)
+ take_closest_value(my_list,my_number) #takes the closest value from a list
+ read_dict(filename) #reads text files in iexcode.IEX_dictionaries
+ make_table(start_stop_step_lists) #makes a table array from a list of lists
+
+## **valves**
+control valves via epics
+
+branch_valve_close/open()
+valve_close/open()
+
+## **VLS_PGM**
+mono functions
+To Do - we need to look at the parameters_history
+
+ mono_get_all() #returns the current mono settings from most common parameters
+ mono_get_all_extended() #returns all the current mono settings
+ mono_grating_get() #gets the grating_name
+ mono_grating_set(grating_name) #translate to the specified grating (mono only, no shutter)
+ mono_energy_get() #gets the current mono energy
+ mono_energy_set() #set the mono energy
+ mono_reset_pitch() #resets the motors after a following error
+ mono_stop() #stops the mono motors
+ mono_enable() #reenables the mono motors
+ mono_limits_reset() #sets the energy lower limit to 200
+ mono_cff_print()
+ mono_parameters_get()
+ mono_parameters_history_read()
+ mono_parameters_history_write()
+ mono_temperature_interlock() #moving this to EPS
+ mono_scan_fillin/_table #standard scanRecord fill in stuff
+ mono_scan_after() #standard scanRecord fill in stuff
+ mono_motor_move(motor,value)
+ mono_motor_scan_fillin() #standard scanRecord fill in stuff
+ mono_zero_order(angle) #set mono mirror and grating angle the same
+ mono_angles_set(alpha,beta) #moves the mirror,grating angles
+ mono_pink_beam() #sets the mono angles to 0, and translates grating and mirror to let pink beam pass
+ mono_grating_offset_set(offset_val) #sets the grating offset
+ mono_mirror_offset_set(offset_val) #sets the grating offset
+ mono_grating_mirror_offsets_set(mirror_offset) #sets the offsets while maintaining parallelism
+ mono_grating_b2_set/get(b2_val)
+ mono_cff_set/get(val,tune_num) #set the ccf tuning value
+ mono_arm_set/get(distance_mm) #set the mono arm distance
+
+## **vortex**
+control of the vortex
+To Do - make a class, add stuff to the ioc instead of userCalcs
+
+ mca_energy() #sets the energy window for the vortex
+ mca_scaler(time_sec) #sets acquisition time for vortex and SRS to time_sec
+ mca_run(time_sec)
+ mca_off() #turns off the power to the vortex
+ mca_on() #turns on the power to the vortex
+ scanmca() #setup the scanRecord for triggering the vortex
+ mca_check_save() #checks that the saving is setup
+
+## **xrays**
+
+
+ safe_state() #puts the beamline in a safe state
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ xrays_get_all() #gets current beamline settings
+ energy_get_all() #gets current ID and mono settings
+ energy_get() / getE() #return the photon energy
+ getLambda() ##return the photon energy in wavelength (A)
+ slit_get() #gets the exit slit size
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ polarization(ID_mode) #sets the polarization but not the energy
+ grating(grating_name) #changes grating ('HEG','MEG')
+ energy(hv) #sets the photon energy (ID, mono, apertures)
+ mvmono(hv) #moves the mono energy only
+ mvID(hv) #move the ID energy (non calibrated)
+ mvID_calibrated() #moves the ID for max flux
+ qp(QP_ratio) #set the QP ration (off = 100 )
+ apertures_set(c_2B=1) #(c_2B <1 kills flux)
+ slit(size) #sets the exit slit
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scanXAS(hv_list,ID_tracking=True)
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ shutter_check() #checks main and branch shutter
+ switch_branch(branch) #moves m3R to default position for the branch; close/reopens shutters too
+ get_mirrors() #gets all the FMB mirror positions
+ slit() #sets the exit_slit
+ slit_get() #gets the exit slit
+
+
+
+current2flux #calculates the flux based on the current reading in an AUX100 photodiode
+flux2current #calculates the current reading for a given flux for and AUX100 photodiode
+
+
+
+
+# **Macros**
+
+
+## **ARPES_macros**
+
+ WorkFunction_Measure(PE,KE=409)
+ WorkFunction_Calc()
+ RoughPositions_Find(th_start,th_stop, th_step,**kwargs)
+
+## **ARPES_macros**
+
+ BL_Shutdown()
+
+
+## **cam_macros**
+used for taking images from epics
+
+ cam_snap(cam_num) # takes a single image
+ cam_scan_setup(cam_num) #configures the scanRecord trigger an image
+ cam_live(cam_nume) #puts the camera back in live/free-run mode
+ cam_done(cam_num) #turns off acquisition
+
+## **commissioning**
+functions for aligning the beamline
+
+ check_flux_scan() #puts the diode in and scans the mono
+ check_flux_read() #puts the diode in in the branch defined my position of m3r
+ measures flux
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_wire(direction)
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_narrow_slit(slit='2V',slit_parameters=[0.25,-2,2,0.5])
+ scan_mono_vs_slit(slit='2V',slit_parameters=[0.25,-2,2,0.5],energy_parameters=[470,530,2])
+ mono_MIR_GRT_find_offset(grt,slit_list) #find MIR-GRT offset by scanning 0 order through exit slit
+ -------------------------------------------------------------exit_slit_vs_hv(hv) #Adjust slit size to keep reasonable count vs hv
+ scan_energy_along_grating(hv) #Takes a Slit-2V map for a range of photon energies
+ scan_mono_energy_drift(start,stop,step #measure the energy shift vs photon energy
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ scan_pinhole_full() #pinhole scan of slit1A
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ iex_steering(h_position,v_position) #calculates ID steering required
+ M0M1_steering(H2,V2) #calculates M1 adjustment
+
+ ID_steering_scans()
+ ID_steering_plots(scanNum,det_num,xrange=[-1,1])
+
+ wire_scans()
+
+ monoVslit_quick_scan(slit_name)
+ monoVslit_quick_plot(scanNum,detDiode,c,xrange=None)
+
+ -------------------------------------------------------------
+ check_slit1A(step=0.1) #realign slit 1A; obsolete
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