> Hello,
>
> out of general interest, what is the status of using XML for the lcd
> geometry definition files for the JAS fastmc?
>
> JAS uses xml files for other applications but the lcd.jar
> distribution
> seems to be using only .ini files { there was a reference in
> Detector.ini to reproducing largeParms2.xml ( used for the root full
> sim?)}.
We were relunctant to invest the effort into decoding the XML files for the lcd geometry since it was unclear whether we would stick to using the same format XML files when we switch from Gismo->Geant4. Currently this means however that new detector geometry has to be put into both the .xml files (for Gismo) and the .ini files for lcd.jar, which is extra work and can lead to inconsistencies.
I dont know what the timescale is for Geant4, or what the likely effect on the XML format is, perhaps others could comment. As always it is a matter of assigning priorities and finding manpower.
Tony
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