.. file_converter_help.rst

File Converter Tool
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Description
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This tool converts file formats with the Q data and intensity data in separate
files, into a single CanSAS XML file.

The input files can be:

*   Single column ASCII data, with lines that end with a digit, comma or
    semi-colon.
*   `BSL formatted
    <http://www.diamond.ac.uk/Beamlines/Soft-Condensed-Matter/small-angle/
    SAXS-Software/CCP13/BSL.html>`_ data files

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Using the Tool
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1) Select the files containing your Q-Axis and Intensity data
2) Chose whether the files are in ASCII or BSL format
3) Chose where you would like to save the converted XML file
4) Optionally, input some metadata such as sample size, detector name, etc
5) Click *Convert* to save the converted file to disk