MCNPX - Question in SDEF card about AXS and EXT

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The user is working with a code version 2.7 and seeks to set limits for the x and y axes using a single command for a disk source positioned 60 cm above the z-axis. They provide their current code and express the need to define x limits from -1 to 9 and y limits from 9 to 9. Another participant suggests simplifying the setup with a rectangular parallel beam, indicating that the results from their cone model should not differ significantly due to the low angle and energy level. The discussion emphasizes the technical challenge of setting axis limits in the code while maintaining accuracy in modeling. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding command limitations in simulation software.
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My code version is 2.7

I have a disk source of R=0.3 cm, 60 cm above in z axis. I want set limits for the x and y axis, but, I can only put one command "axs" and "ext". How can i define two limits with one command?

my code it is like this
SDEF pos=0 0 60 rad=d1 axs=1 0 0 ext=d2 PAR=2 ERG=0.018 VEC=0 0 1 DIR=-1
SI1 0 0.3
SP1 -21 1
SI2 -1 9
SP2 0 1

i want define x to -1 to 9, and y to 9 to 9.

Like this
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Help me in the question, please.
 

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Hi,
for my part I will simplified with a rectagular parallel beam:
***
sdef par=P pos 0 0 -60 axs 0 0 1 ext 0 vec 0 0 1 dir 1 erg 1 &
X=d1 y=d2 Z=0
Si1 -1 9
sp1 0 1
Si2 -9 9
sp2 0 1
***
In YX plan it gives :

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Hi, I'm using the same model as yours. do you know if there is any difference in results the cone model, for this?

very thanks.
 
The difference must be low because the angle is less than 10 deg and the Energy is very low (18 keV)
 
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