####README FILE FOR OPERA_TO_BMAD.PY SCRIPT####
#PURPOSE
#Script generates a bmad format
#How to run
python opera_to_bmad.py filename.table
#filename is the opera table that will be parsed
#the file header must be in the following format
#############################################################################
 29 29 321 1
 1 X [CM]
 2 Y [CM]
 3 Z [CM]
 4 BX [1]
 5 BY [1]
 6 BZ [1]
 7 BMOD [1]
##################################################
#top line is the number of nodes x y z
#x (horizontal) coordinate
#y (vertical) coordinate
#z (longitudinal/along magnet center line) coordinate
#Fields BX,BY,and BZ /the script was written for gausian fields. If the field is in some other unit, just change line 23
#Once file is parsed, be sure to verify the ele_anchor_pt. Default is center. Depending on your map, this will need to be changed.
#Output is the filename with bmad_ prepended
#Any questions just contact me at hlovelace.bnl.gov