NAME

       nxtranslate - convert anything into a NeXus file

SYNOPSIS

       nxtranslate [options] [--hd4|--hdf5|--xml] [infile] [-o|--append outfile]

DESCRIPTION

       nxtranslate  is  an  anything  to  NeXus converter. This is accomplished by using translation files and a
       plugin style of architecture where nxtranslate can read from new formats  as  plugins  become  available.
       This document describes the usage of nxtranslate by three types of individuals: the person using existing
       translation  files  to  create NeXus files, the person creating translation files, and the person writing
       new Retrievers. All of these concepts are discussed in detail.

OPTIONS

       The following options are supported

       --help Print out the help message and exit

       --version
              Print out the version and exit

       -o outfile
              Specify output file. The default is the translation file with ".nxs" appended.

       --append outfile
              Specify appending to the output file.

       --hdf4 Write file using the hdf4 base.

       --hdf5 Write file using the hdf5 base.

       --xml  Write file using the xml base.

       -D macro
              Specify a macro. The macro should be in the form of "FILE=old_nexus.nxs". The "=" is required.

SEE ALSO

       nxconvert(1), nxdir(1), http://www.nexusformat.org

AUTHOR

       nxtranslate was originally written by Peter Peterson <petersonpf@ornl.gov> and may be used by others.

                                                  October 2011                                    NXTRANSLATE(1)