Installation Guide for SoLEXS Tools

SoLEXS Tools is a Python package developed to facilitate the processing and preparation of SoLEXS data. It includes essential tools and utilities for generating and managing spectral data and calibration files. These tools enable users to perform spectral analysis using specialised software like XSPEC or Sherpa.

The package also includes the SoLEXS Calibration Database (CALDB), which provides crucial calibration files such as the Auxiliary Response File (ARF) and Redistribution Matrix File (RMF).

Step 1: Activate Your Conda Environment with XSPEC

First, make sure you are working within the Conda environment where XSPEC is installed:

conda activate xspec

Step 2: Check Requirements

2.1 Python Version

Ensure you are using Python 3.6 or higher:

python3 --version

2.2 Required Python Packages

Install the required Python packages using pip:

pip install numpy astropy

Step 3: Download and Install SoLEXS Tools

3.1 Prepare the Directory

Create a dedicated folder to store the software package: