MolFlow+ and SynRad+
Test-particle Monte-Carlo simulators for ultra-high-vacuum and synchrotron radiation, developed at CERN
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New file metadata dialog
A long-standing request is to save "notes" or some additional user information with the files. This can prevent the current practice of putting all simulation parmaters, etc. in the filename.
Read morePython interface for MolFlow files
Many advanced users of MolFlow post-process, or even modify the saved geometries. Until now, they had to understand the file format and write an XML parser/writer. This new interface makes this advanced use case easier.
Read moreCollisions with background gas
A new experimental function is added, where the traced gas particles can interact with a static, uniform background gas.
Read moreCross-section viewer
On a user request, Molflow+ has a new tool that allows to cut away one half of the geometry to see inside models.
Read moreVacuumCOST - New tool for simulating temporal evolution of vacuum systems
A new tool has been developed to make use of the MolFlow CLI to simulate the evolution of vacuum systems through an iterative procedure.
Read moreMeasuring molecular forces with MolFlow+
As part of collaboration with space industry players, we got a feature request to calculate the force and the torque exerted by molecular hits on either individual facets or on an object that consists of multiple facets. This is now implemented in the...
Read moreMolFlow+ featured in CERN Courier
CERN's quarterly magazine presented space uses of MolFlow+ in its 2022 fall edition.
Read moreMolFlow 150% faster on Apple's M1 chip
With the clang compiler and Homebrew updated for Apple silicon, we could compile Molflow for the new ARM architecture.
Read moreConvergence plotter
Following another user request and the wish to compare different configurations more easily, we created a new analysis tool, the Convergence plotter. As it is deeply entangled with the Formula Editor, you can open it directly from there (or via the...
Read moreGenerating accelerator sequences with OpticsBuilder
3D modeling in CAD programs requires a steep learning curve and expensive software. Using Molflow's built-in editor to create a sequence of apertures and connect them manually is tiresome. A helper tool, OpticsBuilder can automate the process - it...
Read moreMolflow roadmap for 2020
2019 had four important changes concerning the future of Molflow...
Read moreHistogram plotter
Following user requests, a diagnostic tool has been added to Molflow, providing insight to the behavior of your vacuum system. It can show the dsitribution of the...
Read moreParticle logger
The new particle logger window can record a certain number of hits on _one_ facet, and export the list of hits either to the clipboard or to a CSV file.
Read moreAuto-updater tool
Now MolFlow checks against updates on the website and notifies users when there is a newer version available
Read moreAngle maps
Simulations can be sped up by recording the angular distribution of incident molecules on a surface, then re-launching these sampled particles in a subsequent simulation.
Read moreGeometry editing options
Originally, Molflow+ was intended to be used as a simulator, not a CAD editor - the source of the geometry always had to be an STL file. Over the years, editing options were added to perform quick fixes on the geometry - such as plugging holes,...
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