The Mantid framework is configured using two simple text .properties files that are read an interpreted every time the framework is started. These properties are not the same as the properties of algorithms.
This file defines the default configuration that the development team suggest as sensible defaults. This file should not be altered by users as it will be replaced with every new install or upgrade of Mantid.
This is where users may override any property setting in Mantid. Any Property setting in this file will override anything set in the Mantid.Properties file. Simply either enter the property you wish to override in this file together with it’s new value. The change will take effect the next time Mantid is started. Subsequent installs or upgrades of Mantid will never alter this file.
Note: Use forward slash (/) or double up on the number of backslash () characters for all paths
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| algorithms.retained | The Number of algorithms properties to retain in memory for refence in scripts. | 50 |
| algorithms.categories.hidden | A comma separated list of any categories of algorithms that should be hidden in Mantid. | Mouns, Test Category |
| MultiThreaded.MaxCores | Sets the maximum number of cores available to be used for threads for OpenMP. If zero it will use one thread per logical core available. | 0 |
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| default.facility | The name of the default facility. The facility must be defined within the facilites.xml file to be considered valid. The file is described here. here. | ISIS |
| default.instrument | The name of the default instrument. The instrument must be defined within the facilities.xml file to be valid. The file is described here. | WISH |
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| datasearch.directories | A semi-colon(;) separated list of directories to use to search for data. | ../data; \\isis\isis$\ndxgem |
| defaultsave.directory | A default directory to use for saving files. the data archive | ../data |
| instrumentDefinition.directory | Where to load instrument definition files from | ../Test/Instrument |
| parameterDefinition.directory | Where to load parameter definition files from | ../Test/Instrument |
| pythonscripts.directories | Python will also search the listed directories when importing modules. | ../scripts; C:/MyScripts |
| pythonscripts.directory | DEPRECATED: Use pythonscripts.directories A single location for the Python scripts directory | ../scripts |
| requiredpythonscript.directories | A list of directories containing Python scripts that Mantid requires to function correctly. WARNING: Do not alter the default value. | ../scripts/SANS; ../scripts/Excitations |
| plugins.directory | The path to the directory that contains the Mantid plugin libraries | ../Plugins |
| requiredpythonscript.directories | A list of directories containing Python scripts that Mantid requires to function correctly. WARNING: Do not alter the default value. | ../scripts/SANS; ../scripts/Excitations |
The details of configuring the logging functionality within Mantid will not be explained here. For those who want more details look into the POCO logging classes and the Log4J logging module that it closely emulates. There are several comments in the properties file itself that explain the configuration we provide by default. However there are some obvious areas that you may want to alter and those properties are detailed below.
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| logging.loggers.root.level | Defines the lowest level of messages to be output by the system, and will override lower settings in filterChannels. The default is information, but this can be lowered to debug for more detailed feedback. | debug, information, notice, warning, error, critical or fatal |
| logging.channels.fileFilterChannel.level | The lowest level messages to output to the log file. The default is warning, but this can be lowered to debug for more detailed feedback. The higher level of this and logging.loggers.root.level will apply. | debug, information, notice, warning, error, critical or fatal |
| logging.channels.consoleFilterChannel.level |
lowered to debug for more detailed feedback. The higher level of this and logging.loggers.root.level will apply. |
debug, information, notice, warning, error, critical or fatal |
| logging.channels.fileChannel.path | The Path to the log file. | ../logs/mantid.log |
The logging priority levels for the file logging and console logging can also be adjusted in python using the commands:
#Set the console to log at debug level on above (7=debug)
ConfigService.setConsoleLogLevel(7)
#Set the file to only log at critical level (2=critical)
ConfigService.setConsoleLogLevel(2)
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| MantidOptions.InvisibleWorkspaces | Do not show ‘invisible’ workspaces | 0, 1 |
| MantidOptions.InstrumentView.UseOpenGL | Controls the use of OpenGL in rendering the “unwrapped” (flat) instrument views. | On, Off |
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| network.default.timeout | Defines the default timeout for all network operations (in seconds). | 30 |
| network.scriptrepo.timeout | The timeout for network operations in the script repository, this overrides the deafault timeout. | 5 |
| proxy.host | Allows the system proxy to be overridden, if not set mantid will use the system proxy | http://www.proxy.org |
| proxy.port | Must be set if proxy.host is set | 8080 |
| proxy.httpsTargetUrl | A sample url used to determine the system proxy to use on windows. | http://www.google.com |
| Property | Description | Example value |
|---|---|---|
| ScriptLocalRepository | Directory where ScriptRepository is Installed. | C:\MantidInstall\MyScriptRepository |
| ScriptRepository | Base URL for the remote script repository. | http://download.mantidproject.org/scriptrepository/ |
| UploaderWebServer | URL for uploading scripts. | http://upload.mantidproject.org/scriptrepository/payload/publish |
| ScriptRepositoryIgnore | CSV patterns for paths that should not be listed at ScriptRepository. | *pyc; |