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== X-HSPOT How-To == == X-HSPOT Features and BUGS ==
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X-HSPOT is far from perfect. it has features and BUGs. '''USE 3.4.4 HSPOT release'''
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it cannot deal with variables which content contains spaces: well known issue for us is the ----
'''Obsolete'''
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it cannot deal with variables which content contains spaces: well known issue for us is the
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 It has been fixed in the PV scripts.  * Spaces are accepted in X-HSPOT: PLEASE use new HSPOT release: 3.4.4
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in the CUS signature: `string flt = “POS_A” in [“POS_A”,”POS_B”];`  * X-HSPOT does not know the difference between no_pointing and standard pointings commands (i.e. `PacsEng` or `PacsCal`): i.e. you must define a RA and DEC in the target panel on XHSPOT and give it a name even for the `PacsEng` AORs (shall be fixed in next build).
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in the cus script body:
`if ( flt == “POS_A” ) {string fltPOS = “POS A”;} else {if ( flt == “POS_B” ) {fltPOS = “POS B” ;}}`

there is no indication this will be fixed anytime soon.

X-HSPOT does not know the difference between no_pointing and standard pointings commands (i.e. `PacsEng` or `PacsCal`): i.e. you must define a RA and DEC in the target panel on XHSPOT and give it a name even for the `PacsEng` AORs (shall be fixed in next build).
 * -1 now is accepted as default value
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IMPORTANT: give it a meaningful title  * IMPORTANT: give it a meaningful title
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you should had an abstract  * you should had an abstract
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IMPORTANT you have to attach a PDF file (still not sorted for the CAL): it does not need to be a “true” file, just use any PDF file or even (I checked) in the command line on your system (UNIX/Linux/ MAC) touch filename.pdf. It is enough.  * IMPORTANT you have to attach a PDF file (still not sorted for the CAL): it does not need to be a “true” file, just use any PDF file or even (I checked) in the command line on your system (UNIX/Linux/ MAC) touch filename.pdf. It is enough.
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When hitting the submit button you will be asked a username and a password: Give your real name for traceability. “A” password has to be given, whichever, it is irrelevant.  * When hitting the submit button you will be asked a username and a password: Give your real name for traceability. “A” password has to be given, whichever, it is irrelevant.
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In the Database, the AORs will be called Calibration_username_runingnumber  * In the Database, the AORs will be called Calibration_username_runingnumber

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Please refer to the viewgrahs released by Sarah:

http://www.herschel.be/twiki/bin/view/Hcss/ExpertUpdate

X-HSPOT Features and BUGS

USE 3.4.4 HSPOT release

BUGS:


Obsolete

  • it cannot deal with variables which content contains spaces: well known issue for us is the

“POS A”/”POS B” filter position.


  • Spaces are accepted in X-HSPOT: PLEASE use new HSPOT release: 3.4.4
  • X-HSPOT does not know the difference between no_pointing and standard pointings commands (i.e. PacsEng or PacsCal): i.e. you must define a RA and DEC in the target panel on XHSPOT and give it a name even for the PacsEng AORs (shall be fixed in next build).

  • -1 now is accepted as default value

Features:

to submit your proposal:

  • IMPORTANT: give it a meaningful title
  • you should had an abstract
  • IMPORTANT you have to attach a PDF file (still not sorted for the CAL): it does not need to be a “true” file, just use any PDF file or even (I checked) in the command line on your system (UNIX/Linux/ MAC) touch filename.pdf. It is enough.
  • When hitting the submit button you will be asked a username and a password: Give your real name for traceability. “A” password has to be given, whichever, it is irrelevant.
  • In the Database, the AORs will be called Calibration_username_runingnumber


Please refer to the viewgrahs released by Sarah:

http://www.herschel.be/twiki/bin/view/Hcss/ExpertUpdate

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