scan_name

Format:

scan_name( int_expr[, int_expr])

Result:

Number

Description:

The first argument is the index - starting at 1 - the second argument is the column number (1 - x, 2 - y). The default column number is 2.

This function can also be used for assignments. In this case the current index is set to the index which was changed.

Example 1

(read access), display the 100$^{th}$ y-value
SPECTRA> * = bpu1(100)
0.19699585

Example 2

(write access), set the first x-value and the current index
SPECTRA> test(1,1) = energy()

Format:

scan_name( x_inter, i)

Result:

Number

Description:

Returns the interpolated y-value at x=x_inter.