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Hepmdb: /* The calculation part */

2015-07-28T13:19:54Z

‎The calculation part

Hepmdb: /* The left menu */

2015-07-28T13:19:25Z

‎The left menu

Hepmdb: /* Using MadGraph */

2015-07-27T13:50:51Z

‎Using MadGraph

Hepmdb: /* Using WHIZARD */

2015-07-27T13:50:35Z

‎Using WHIZARD

Hepmdb: /* The top bar */

2015-07-27T11:26:42Z

‎The top bar

Hepmdb: /* Using CalcHEP */

2015-07-27T11:22:24Z

‎Using CalcHEP

Hepmdb: /* The interface */

2015-07-27T10:47:43Z

‎The interface

Hepmdb: /* The upper menu */

2015-07-27T10:27:18Z

‎The upper menu

Hepmdb: /* The batch file */

2015-07-27T09:47:59Z

‎The batch file

Hepmdb: /* Running */

2014-08-20T13:51:01Z

‎Running

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 === The calculation part ===
-When the computation is done, the results will be displayed here. In case of an error, the debugging information is also displayed here.
+When the computation is done, the results will be displayed here. In the case of an error, the debugging information is also displayed here.
 == Using <b><tt>CalcHEP</tt></b> ==

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 === The left menu ===
-This is one of the most important menus in <tt>HEPMDB</tt>. This is where the commands to prepare, run and view the result files of a process are stored. The menu is divided in three panels. Each panel correspond to a specific program for computing matrix elements. <tt>CalcHEP</tt> and <tt>WHIZARD</tt> work essentially the same way. There are some subtle differences for <tt>MadGraph</tt>.
+This is one of the most important menus in <tt>HEPMDB</tt>. This is where the commands to prepare, run and view the result files of a process are stored. The menu is divided into three panels. Each panel corresponds to a specific program for computing matrix elements. <tt>CalcHEP</tt> and <tt>WHIZARD</tt> work essentially the same way. There are some subtle differences for <tt>MadGraph</tt>.
 === The calculation part ===

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 === <tt>MadGraph</tt> cards ===
 <tt>MadGraph</tt> works with ''cards''. There are four different cards each having a particular role:
-# <tt>proc_card_mg5.dat</tt>: this defines the processes to be processed.
+# <tt>proc_card_mg5.dat</tt>: This defines the processes to be processed.
 # <tt>param_card.dat</tt>: This holds the parameters about the model (decays, branching ratios). Note that this file is overwritten by <tt>MadGraph</tt> after event generation.
-# <tt>run_card.dat</tt>: in this file, you define the parameters for the run, for example the energy of the beam or which pdf to use.
+# <tt>run_card.dat</tt>: In this file, you define the parameters for the run, for example the energy of the beam or which pdf to use.
 # <tt>plot_card.dat</tt>: With <tt>MadGraph</tt> it is possible to automatically produce some plots. But with the <tt>HEPMDB</tt> toolkit and lhe file, this is of little use.

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 Besides writing the batch, you have four options in the editing window:
-# <tt>Load batch template</tt>: this is very useful as it loads a template file that contains every possible option. You then change the variables/values to suit your calculation.
+# <tt>Load batch template</tt>: This is very useful as it loads a template file that contains every possible option. You then change the variables/values to suit your calculation.
-# <tt>Load from</tt>: this enables you to load a batch file from a file.
+# <tt>Load from</tt>: This enables you to load a batch file from a file.
-# <tt>Save</tt>: this does not save to a file! But it tells <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the written batch file for computation.
+# <tt>Save</tt>: This does not save to a file! But it tells <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the written batch file for computation.
-# <tt>Save As</tt>: this only saves to a file. You still have to use the <tt>Save</tt> button to tell <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the batch file.
+# <tt>Save As</tt>: This only saves to a file. You still have to use the <tt>Save</tt> button to tell <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the batch file.
 === Running ===

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 === The top bar ===
-In the upper menu, you will find:
+In the top bar, you will find:
 * A <tt> Show Iridis4 Queue </tt> button that opens a window showing information on the total use of Iridis4 and the job queue for HEPMDB itself.
 * A drop down menu.

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 === Choosing a model ===
-When using <tt>CalcHEP</tt>, the first thing you have to do is make sure that the model you wish to use is imported. If it is imported, you will see it in the left panel. If it is not there, click on the <tt>Import model</tt> option of the <tt>CalcHEP</tt> drop-down menu. You can import any model uploaded to <tt>HEPMDB</tt> including any you have uploaded previously.
+When using <tt>CalcHEP</tt>, the first thing you have to do is make sure that the model you wish to use is imported. If it is imported, you will see it in the left panel. If it is not there, click on the <tt>Import model</tt> option of the <tt>File</tt> drop-down menu. You can import any model that has been uploaded to <tt>HEPMDB</tt> and shared publicly, or any you have uploaded and not shared.
-When your model is imported (when you can see it in the left panel) choose it by selecting it. You are now ready to work with that model.
+When the model you wish to use is imported (when you can see it in the left panel) choose it by selecting it. You are now ready to work with that model.
 === The batch file ===
-On <tt>HEPMDB</tt>, you use the batch mode of <tt>CalcHEP</tt>. The batch file can be edited through the <tt>Edit batch file</tt> option.
+On <tt>HEPMDB</tt>, you use the batch mode of <tt>CalcHEP</tt>. The batch file can be edited through the <tt>Edit batch file</tt> option in the <tt>Selection</tt> drop down menu.
 Besides writing the batch, you have four options in the editing window:
-# <tt>Import Full Template</tt>: this is a very useful option which loads the template file. The template file contains every possible option as well as some commented out sections which describe various parts of the batch file. Simply change the variables/values so that it calculates what you require and save it.
+# <tt>Save Changes</tt>: This does not save to a file! Instead, it tells <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the written batch file for computation.
-# <tt>Load Batch</tt>: this allows the user to load the batch file from a file.
+# <tt>Import Full Template</tt>: This is a very useful option which loads the template file. The template file contains every possible option as well as some commented out sections which describe various parts of the batch file. Simply change the variables/values so that it calculates what you require and save it.
-# <tt>Save Changes</tt>: this does not save to a file! Instead, it tells <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the written batch file for computation.
+# <tt>Load Batch</tt>: This allows the user to load the batch file from a file.
-# <tt>Save As</tt>: this only saves to a file. You still have to use the <tt>Save Changes</tt> button to tell <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the batch file.
+# <tt>Save As</tt>: This option saves the current batch to a file. You still have to use the <tt>Save Changes</tt> button to tell <tt>HEPMDB</tt> to use the batch file.
 === Running ===
-When your batch file is ready, you can queue the process thanks to the <tt>Run Batch File</tt> button. You can check the status of the queued process via <tt>Check submitted job</tt>. When the computation is done, results will be displayed in the central panel. If not, use the <tt>Check submitted job</tt> button, located in the <tt>CalcHEP</tt> drop down menu.
+Once you have saved your batch file (making sure to have used the <tt>Save Changes</tt> button), you can now select <tt>Run Batch File</tt> from the <tt>Selection</tt> drop-down menu. You can check the status of the queued process via <tt>Check Job Progress</tt> in the <tt>File</tt> menu.
-If the job time set by the user is under 2 hours, the calculation will be given priority on HEPMDB.
+When you select <tt>Run Batch File</tt> a window should appear asking you to confirm the job submission. In this window it is possible to change the requested HPCx usage time (the current default is 10 minutes). Asking for a smaller amount of time will give your job a higher priority. However, it is important to note that if your job is still running at the end of the requested time it will be killed and returned to you with anything it managed in that time. Users are also limited to a request of 60 hours maximum.
 == Using <b><tt>WHIZARD</tt></b> ==

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 == The interface ==
-The interface is divided in four parts:
+The interface is divided into four parts:
-# the upper bar, with general menus,
+# The top bar, containing the HEPMDB logo, the <tt>Show Iridis4 Queue</tt> and <tt>Go to Main Site</tt> buttons, and a drop down menu.
-# the lower frame, with general information on the last operations,
+# The messages box, with general information on the last operations.
-# the left menu, with the main functions and the program list,
+# The left menu, with the main functions and the program list.
-# the main part, presenting results of computation.
+# The calculation part, presenting results of computation.
-=== The upper menu ===
+=== The top bar ===
 In the upper menu, you will find:
 * A <tt> Show Iridis4 Queue </tt> button that opens a window showing information on the total use of Iridis4 and the job queue for HEPMDB itself.
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 * <tt>Reset Account</tt>: This will clear all your imported models and your .lhe and .nt files, and restore your account to its default settings.
-=== The lower frame ===
+=== The messages box ===
-The lower frame displays information about the most recent commands. The result of any command will be displayed here, except the computations themselves.
+This part of the webpage displays information on any actions you have performed. For example, starting a job will display a message stating whether or not the job has been successfully submitted and the time of submission. The <tt>Check Job Progress</tt> button, located in the menus of CalcHEP, Whizard and Madgraph, will display any information on currently running jobs (like expected completion time) in the message box also.
 === The left menu ===
 This is one of the most important menus in <tt>HEPMDB</tt>. This is where the commands to prepare, run and view the result files of a process are stored. The menu is divided in three panels. Each panel correspond to a specific program for computing matrix elements. <tt>CalcHEP</tt> and <tt>WHIZARD</tt> work essentially the same way. There are some subtle differences for <tt>MadGraph</tt>.
-=== The main part ===
+=== The calculation part ===
 When the computation is done, the results will be displayed here. In case of an error, the debugging information is also displayed here.

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 === The upper menu ===
 In the upper menu, you will find:
-* A help button which opens this WIKI help page in a new tab
+* A <tt> Show Iridis4 Queue </tt> button that opens a window showing information on the total use of Iridis4 and the job queue for HEPMDB itself.
-* The <tt>Go to HEPMDB</tt> button which opens the <tt>HEPMDB</tt> main page in a new tab
+* A drop down menu.
-* The actual menu
+* The <tt>Go to Main Site</tt> button which redirects you to the <tt>HEPMDB</tt> main page in the same tab.
-Most of the menu commands are straight forward, although a selection have been explained in more detail here.
+The drop down menu contains a few useful items:
-* <tt>Remove models</tt>: it removes all models that were imported. When a model has been updated, it is necessary to remove the old version this way. There is no option to remove models individually.
+* <tt>User ID</tt>: This is very useful to reference if ever asking one of the developers about a problem with your account.
-* <tt>Reset model list and clear results</tt>: This will reset everything to its default state. No results will be kept. You should make sure you have downloaded any results you need to keep before doing this.
+* <tt>Documentation</tt>: This takes you to these Wiki pages in a new tab.
-* <tt>Show queue on HPCx</tt>: as <tt>HEPMDB</tt> is a shared resource, when you asked for a job, it is put in the queue. This button displays the whole queue.
+* <tt>History</tt>: This opens a window with a full list of everything you have done on HEPMDB.
 === The lower frame ===

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 === Running ===
-When your batch file is ready, you can queue the process thanks to the <tt>Run Full Batch File</tt> button. You can check the status of the queued process via <tt>Check submitted job</tt>. When the computation is done, results will be displayed in the central panel. If not, use the <tt>Check submitted job</tt> button, located in the <tt>CalcHEP</tt> drop down menu.
+When your batch file is ready, you can queue the process thanks to the <tt>Run Batch File</tt> button. You can check the status of the queued process via <tt>Check submitted job</tt>. When the computation is done, results will be displayed in the central panel. If not, use the <tt>Check submitted job</tt> button, located in the <tt>CalcHEP</tt> drop down menu.
-Previous results can been found using the history option which is found in both the <tt>CalcHEP</tt> and Menu drop down.
+Previous results can been found using the history option which is found in both the <tt>CalcHEP</tt> and <tt>Menu</tt> drop down.
 If the job time set by the user is under 2 hours, the calculation will be given priority on HEPMDB.