Configuration file

Some parameters can be tweaked for customization of reports and configuration of Record & Verify systems.

In order to customize Kali MC, the user has to create a text file named local_conf.py and place it in the folder kali_mc/kali_mc where conf.py resides, if running from source, or inside the _internal folder if running from the executable file. The configuration will be loaded on startup:

python main.py
     local_conf imported
     Starting Kali MC v.1.1.0

DepartmentLogo_path = 'report/logo_gregoriomaranon.png'

The path to the logo of the institution/department. This will show in the generated report.

DepartmentName = ''

The name of the department, this will show in the generated report.

PREF = 934.7

Reference Pressure at calibration time (hPa).

WARNING! This affects the Monitor Units calculation!

PatientSetupLabel = ''

DICOM PatientSetupLabel, this is mapped in MOSAIQ when importing the plan.

destination_AETitle = 'IMPAC_DCM_SCP'

The AETitle of the destination Record & Verify server. Mosaiq uses ‘IMPAC_DCM_SCP’

destination_port = 104

Port of the destination Record & Verify server, defaults to 104.

destination_server = 'mosaiq.yourinstitution.org'

IP or Hostname of the Record & Verify server e.g. 192.168.1.10

enable_external_data = False

Whether to use external data for MU calculations and R90 values. A valid path is needed in external_data_path

external_data_path = ''

A valid path to external data files in numpy format, please check the docs for details. Only takes effect if enable_external_data == True.

locale = 'en'

Default language. Available choices are ‘es_ES’ or ‘en’ [DEFAULT].

machine = 'LIAC HWL'

The name or model of your linac. This will show in the generated report.

pdf_path = ''

The default path to save the generated reports. It can be a UNC path.

rescale_factors = False

Whether to apply rescaling factors to some absorbed dose distributions.

serial_number = '0000'

The serial number of your linac. This will show in the generated report.

tol_table_ID = ''

The ID of the Tolerance table to be DICOM exported to the Record & Verify system.

tol_table_label = ''

The label of the Tolerance table to be DICOM exported to the Record & Verify system.