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Description
This feature defines random ray positions in a volume having user-specified X, Y and Z aperture dimensions and shape.
Navigation
This feature can be accessed by selecting Random Volume (random points arranged in a volume) as the ray position type on the Positions/Directions tab of a detailed source dialog box.
Controls
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Control
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Inputs / Description
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Defaults
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Ray Positions
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Type
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Drop down menu of ray position options. Select Random Volume.
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Grid plane
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Parameters
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Num Rays
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Number of rays randomly distributed in the volume.
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100
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X Semi-Ape
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Ray volume semi-diameter in the X direction.
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0.5
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Y Semi-Ape
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Ray volume semi-diameter in the Y direction.
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0.5
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Z Semi-Ape
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Ray volume semi-diameter in the Z direction.
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0.5
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Shape
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Drop down menu with the available volume shapes. Options are:
•Box
•Spheroid
•X - cylinder
•Y - cylinder
•Z - cylinder
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Spheroid
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OK
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Accept settings and close dialog box.
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Cancel
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Discard settings and close dialog box.
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Apply
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Apply settings and close dialog box.
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Help
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Access this Help page.
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Related Topics
Ray Positions - Bitmap
Ray Positions - Grid Plane
Ray Positions - Hexagonal Plane
Ray Positions - Read rays from a file
Ray Positions - Random Plane
Ray Positions - Random String
Ray Positions - Random Volume
Ray Positions - User-defined Rays
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