From 21167d0757844819dcb9f4d6b6ad9853f77a0ca9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Fanny Rodolakis <rodolakis@anl.gov> Date: Tue, 16 May 2023 14:16:28 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] 3.2.3 explanation --- 3-Add-simulated-motors.md | 10 ++++++++++ 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/3-Add-simulated-motors.md b/3-Add-simulated-motors.md index 15f54fc..45bbb9d 100644 --- a/3-Add-simulated-motors.md +++ b/3-Add-simulated-motors.md @@ -146,6 +146,16 @@ index 588dda7..8fddfc1 100644 ``` </details> + +<details> +<summary>what does this mean?</summary> + +The `st.cmd.Linux` file is the IOC startup script which is responsible for initializing the EPICS environment, loading database definitions, and starting the IOC. +The command `source iocsh/motors.iocsh` is used to execute the `motors.iocsh` script in the current shell environment. +After you make this modification and run the startup script, it will execute the commands in `motors.iocsh` as part of the IOC startup process, setting up the motor instance as specified in the `motors.iocsh` file. + +</details> + ### 3.3 Run the IOC Start the IOC in a screen session: -- GitLab