What is Luxor?
Luxor is a graphical user interface (GUI) for the interferometersimulation Finesse. With Luxor you cancreate the interferometer models simply by putting, moving and connectingoptical components as icons on a canvas. This replaces the usuallyrequired manual editing of the text file describing theinterferometer (the Finesse input file). Luxor can also loadhand-made Finesseinput files and automatically generate a graphical representation of these.If you are new to Finesse, Luxor will make the first steps a lot easier.
Luxor201.zipThis version supports the new elements m1, m2, bs1 and bs2. The old elements m* and bs* are notsupported any longer. Substitute these commands by m1 or bs1 before loading an old kat file. Also,the alternative names ("light", "mirror", "diode", ...) can be read. A bug (only existing in 2.0) whichdisturbed window resizing and some component-text conversion bugs areremoved. Most significantly, a component activity mode (key 'A' or 'a' on selected components)was implemented which allows to remove components from the optical system without actually deleting themin Luxor. The respective components are commented out in the ".kat" file. By consequence, components which arecommented out in ".kat" files can be read by Luxor and are displayed as deactivated.
Luxor is a Java application which works with Java v1.5 or higher.The file java.exe must be executable from any directory. If thesystem contains more than one Java-installation, make sure that bytyping "java" in any directory, the version 1.5 or higher isaddressed.
If a wrong java version is addressed, then add the \bin directory of your Java5.0 installation to the PATH variable of your system. Alternatively, adjust thefollowing command to your system and type it each time after startinga console:
Windows:PATH=%PATH%;c:\Java\jre1.5.0_08\bin\
This example works if the directory "bin" contains the file"java.exe". Be sure that after installing Luxor you find thefollowing files in the Luxor directory: Luxor.jar, Luxor.ini,Luxor.txt (and kat.ini depending on Windows system). The file Luxor.inihas to be adjusted according to the settings of the system. Instructionstherefore are given in Luxor.ini and also in Luxor.txt. In most cases, aLuxor directory name which contains signs "_" leads to problems. Also, theFinesse directory and names of directories which store kat files should notcontain this sign.
Some Windows systems recognise Luxor.jar to be a Java-executable.Then, a double-click on the file in the Windows Explorer is sufficientto start Luxor, provided that the standard Java version of the systemis 1.5 or higher. If a double-click does not directly start Luxor, onehas to apply the following command in the Luxor directory:"java -jar Luxor.jar". It is also possible to change the command whichis executed when double-clicking on a ".jar" file (folder settingsof the Windows-Explorer).
Alternatively, one may create a "Luxor.bat" file with a text editor,which contains all the necessary commands and which starts Luxor bya double-click on that file in the Windows Explorer. The followinglines serve as an example for its content:
PATH=%PATH%;c:\jre1.5.0_08\bin\
cd c:\Luxor\
java -jar Luxor.jar
Thus, the required preparations do not have to be repeated each timeLuxor is used.
Luxor is started with the command "java -jar Luxor.jar" which has to beexecuted in the Luxor directory. Make sure that an appropriate Javaversion (1.5 or higher) is addressed. If not, follow the instructions givenabove.
Using older Luxor versions, one may encounter problems with the Luxor.ini file. If theinitialisation does not work (e.g. Luxor does not find the Finesseexecutable), delete all lines except for the two commandlines,which have to be written in the order:
FINESSECMD=...
DATADIR=...
In addition, do not use a very old (?) gnuplot version.
Here is a post from ORCA on the luxor crack reels. I have a ton of these reels. You have the luxor size 1 marked A and B, 2 reels that are smaller in size but pack alot of drag power and can def be fished. Looks like you have 2 reels there 1 from the 50s 1 from the 60s
"First the history, (early) LUXOR reels were all designed by Paul Mauborgne. He had them made under his supervision by a company called LLM. LLM delivered the reels to Pezon et Michel that provided the boxes, did the marketing and distribution. The NAME Luxor was owned by Pezon et Michel. The technical patents were owned by Mauborgne.
could someone tell me where I could information on what I think is a 1940/49 luxor pezon Michel 8c, black in color, LICENSE P. MAUBORGNE MADE IN FRANCE BREVETE S.D.G.D.? like what rods were commonly associated with these reels, a parts list, pictures, etc. my google search doesn't show mine exactly
Suds, I have seen all the collector reels price falling. Though it is a buyers market. Us collectors that have a large stock hate to see it. I think, as others have said it was the start of the internet sites. An example, I looked for a reel by thomen, model tomsurf for 25 years. Only when I was on the internet did I find it.
Since there is a new storyline in Pharaoh's Challenge, there is a change in all stage names from the original game (This storyline is played at the start of each stage on all versions except the DS version).
Once, in the Empire of Egypt, a beautiful Songstress passed into the afterlife. She entered the Hall of Two Truths, where her heart was to be weighed against the Feather of Ma'at. If her heart was equal in weight to the feather, she would be invited into Paradise, otherwise her soul would suffer a second death. Knowing she was guilty of many wrongdoings, she was about to hand over her imperfect heart when Thoth, the god of wisdom, swept to the altar and declared that she would be allowed to dwell in Paradise for all eternity. Bewildered, the Songstress asked why she would not be judged. Thoth looked kindly on her and shared with her the tale of the Courageous Traveler.
The Songstress listened as Thoth began his tale... "Not long ago, a great misfortune struck the heart of the underworld. The beloved feather of Ma'at was stolen from the Hall of Two Truths. The gods were furious and looked with suspicion at Osiris, god of the underworld, but he had no explanation for the thievery. This discord pleased Set, god of chaos and brother of Osiris, for he had once ruled the dark realm and greatly desired to reclaim his throne. The missing feather was exactly the opportunity Set needed to bring shame to his brother's name."
Thoth continued with the tale of the Courageous Traveler... "Without the weighing of hearts, many souls began to wander throughout the underworld. Set went forth into the presence of Ra, the sun god, and declared, 'Osiris has failed to maintain order. Upon the feather's return, I demand that his heart be weighed against it!' The great Ra summoned Osiris and said 'The feather of Ma'at must be found quickly, and when it is found, your heart will be weighed against it. If the feather is not found, I will remove your crown, and place it upon the head of your brother, Set.' As quick as lightning, Osiris began his search for the feather."
The words of Thoth filled the ears of the Songstress... "When Isis, the wife of Osiris, heard about her husband's case, she went before Ra and begged that he not let it happen. 'If the heart of Osiris is true, then no harm will befall him,' said Ra. Displeased by Ra's words, Isis left to seek help from the other gods, but none would openly defy the will of Ra. On the verge of despair, Isis met with her husband's treacherous brother Set, but he would only help if she agreed to trade her youth and beauty with his wife's aging infirmity. Appalled by Set's offer, tears began to stream down her face as she turned away."
Thoth spoke more of the tale of the Courageous Traveler... "Osiris had searched the entire underworld for the missing feather, save for the Valley of Dry Bones. On his way to the valley, he stopped to rest upon a small island. Suddenly there came a mighty storm, which swept Osiris out to sea and pulled him beneath the waters where he beheld the spirit of Set within the waves. Summoning his fury, Osiris overcame the storm and set off, with all haste, for the Valley of Dry Bones."
The Songstress was in awe of Thoth's epic tale... "Realizing she was alone in her pursuit of justice for Osiris, Isis reluctantly went before Set to trade her youth and beauty for his wife's infirmity. When the transformation was complete, Set left to find the missing feather. Heartbroken, Isis retreated to the desert, where she beheld a brilliant light shining upon a nearby oasis. There she found the Blessed Headdress of Ptah as Ra spoke compassionately from above, 'Fill this garment with the holy powers that all sacred beetles possess, and you shall witness past events!' Hope returned to Isis, and she immediately set off to find a brave soul to help her with the task of collecting the holy powers."
The tale of the Courageous Traveler continued.. "Isis searched for a soul who would be determined to fill the Headdress of Ptah with divine powers. This soul was not found along the great river Nile, atop the colossal pyramids of Giza, or in the vast Theban desert. After all her searching , the humble soul Isis chose was found kneeling before the scales of justice in the Hall of Two Truths."
Thoth continued his story with great passion... "Isis asked the humble soul, whom she found in the Hall of Two Truths, why he did not wander freely. 'Before the feather was taken, my unworthy heart was to be weighed...' he answered '...but I beheld paradise as another soul entered in,' he said weeping. 'I regret my shameful past, so I wait here to receive the second death!' Isis replied, 'To hasten the hour of your judgement, will you honour the gods by gathering the powers of the exalted scarabs so that order may return to our infinite realm?' The humble soul arose, saying, 'Send me on my way, and I will not cease in obeying your command!' At this, Isis transformed him into a swift winged creature and the Courageous Traveler set out on his quest."
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