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Also I came across deepwiki, and it appears to have scarily accurate documentation and can generate scarily good code snippets for MontePy. |
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For fun I decided to ask some of the big LLMs if they would recommend MontePy, and what their example would be. So come along for some trips.
Note: This contains AI generated content
Chat GPT
It doesn't seem like Chat GPT wants to recommend MontePy
ChatGPT said:
pip install pyne
Example Usage:
mcnpPy
Overview: This is another Python library that interfaces directly with MCNP. It provides methods to interact with MCNP input files and edit their components.
Features: Allows for reading and manipulating MCNP cards (such as cells, surfaces, and materials).
Installation: You may need to install it from source or use pip if available.
Example Usage:
from mcnpPy import mcnp_input
Load MCNP file
mcnp_data = mcnp_input.McnpInputFile("input_file.mcnp")
Modify a material
mcnp_data.materials[1] = "modified material description"
Save changes
mcnp_data.write("modified_input.mcnp")
Custom Scripting with Regex or Manual Parsing
If the libraries above don’t quite fit your needs, you can write a custom Python script using basic file I/O and regular expressions (regex) to edit MCNP input files. MCNP files are generally text-based, so a regex-based approach can help you parse and modify specific sections.
There are some open-source MCNP helper scripts available online (e.g., from GitHub) that focus on parsing, editing, and generating MCNP input files. They may not be full libraries but can serve as starting points.
mcplib (less commonly used but can be found in some nuclear engineering resources)
This is a library designed to work with MCNP and other related programs. It's less mainstream but still useful for handling input files in some cases.
For most use cases, PyNE is probably your best bet, as it is specifically built for nuclear engineering applications and MCNP files. Would you like more specific guidance on how to use one of these libraries?
I then asked directly:
ChatGPT said:
It then made an example script to update zircaloy composition:
I pushed it about
add_isotope
to humorous results:None of these scripts used
add_nuclide
and usedadd_isotope
Gemini
Gemini just produced some wild scripts:
I want to edit an MCNP input file in python; what are my options?
When editing MCNP input files in Python, you have several options, ranging from simple string manipulation to more sophisticated parsing and modification techniques. Here's a breakdown of common approaches:
Basic String Manipulation (Simple Edits):
When to Use: If you need to make simple, predictable changes (e.g., changing a single number, replacing a material card, or adding a comment), string manipulation is often sufficient.
How:
Read the input file line by line.
Use string methods like replace(), split(), find(), and slicing to locate and modify the desired parts.
Write the modified lines back to a new (or the same) file.
Example:
Regular Expressions (More Complex String Matching):
When to Use: When you need to find and modify patterns that aren't easily handled by simple string methods.
How:
Use the re module in Python to define regular expressions that match the parts of the input file you want to change.
Use re.sub() to replace matched patterns.
Example:
Dedicated MCNP Parsing Libraries (Robust and Scalable):
When to Use: For complex modifications, large-scale automation, or when you need to work with the MCNP input file in a structured way.
How:
Use libraries specifically designed for parsing and manipulating MCNP input files.
These libraries provide an object-oriented or structured representation of the MCNP input, making it easier to access and modify data.
Libraries:
mcnppy: A relatively new python library that aims to provide a robust way of working with MCNP input files. It parses the MCNP input into python objects, allowing for easy manipulation.
It is important to note that the development of such libraries can vary, and it is wise to check the current state of any library before using it for critical tasks.
Example (Conceptual, using a hypothetical mcnppy library):
Recommendations:
I would like to use a library; what exists?
When it comes to Python libraries specifically designed for editing MCNP input files, the most prominent and actively developed option is:
Key advantages of using MontePy include:
When considering using any library, it is always a good idea to review the libraries documentation, and also to review the most recent updates to the library.
Could you write an example script?
Key improvements and explanations:
Remember to install MontePy:
Claude
As expected Claude was the most coherent:
I would like to edit an MCNP input file in python. what libraries can I use?
For editing MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle) input files in Python, you have several options:
For basic manipulation, you might not need specialized libraries at all since MCNP input files are text-based. A simple approach would be to read the file line by line, make your modifications, and write it back out.
Would you like more specific information about how to use any of these options for your particular MCNP editing needs?
Do you know about MontePy
Yes, I'm familiar with MontePy. It's a Python package specifically designed to work with MCNP input files, offering a more modern and Pythonic approach to MCNP input file generation and manipulation.
MontePy provides a framework that allows you to create, modify, and analyze MCNP input files programmatically. Some key features include:
MontePy is particularly useful if you're looking to automate complex MCNP input generation or if you need to perform parametric studies that require many variations of an input file.
To use MontePy, you'd typically install it via pip:
pip install montepy
It's a good option if you're looking for a more structured approach than manually parsing and editing MCNP files with basic file I/O or regular expressions.
Would you like me to provide some example code showing how to use MontePy for specific MCNP file editing tasks?
Example script
It then offered the following script, which we may want to consider adding some of these things as features:
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