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[Andreas Adelmann <andreas.adelmann AT psi.ch>]

Hi Chris,
> From Ch. Mayes (posted by AA )
> 
> How crucial is it for SBEND elements in OPAL-T to have a FMAPFN that 
> contains the Enge coefficients? As it stands, OPAL won't run without this 
> file.
> What I am asking, is if some things like the gap and the field integral can 
> be specified in-line with the element definition, instead of requiring a 
> file. 

This is currently not available in OPAL-T. 


> Also, if nothing is specified, what is wrong with having a hard-edged 
> magnet?
> 

I do not know what's happen if you set the Enge coefficients to mimic a 
hard-edge magnet, 
however I can imagine that maybe the CSR or integration routine having 
problems. 

Andreas 



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