New version (1.7) of a shareware program AXES (An X-ray powder 
diffractionEvaluation System) is ready for distribution from: 
                    ftp.physic.ut.ee    /pub/pc/axes
    AXES 1.7B can be distributed free of charge for academic users. See the
file READ-REG.WP5 (you find it in AXES packet) about details of registration
and distribution.
    The main task of AXES is to facilitate preparation of parameter input
files (*.PCR) for Rietveld program FULLPROF. AXES can also perform different
pattern data processing steps starting from background stripping and ending
with peak profile analysis using Williamson-Hall plot. Basic commands 
and options of AXES can be seen from the file READ-OPT.ASC at   
    ftp.physic.ut.ee:/pub/pc/axes/.
    New in version 1.7B:
      # AXES 1.7B is compatible with FULLPROF 3.1c;
      # Several new dialogues for FULLPROF parameters have been included;
      # Internal text editor of AXES facilitates preparation of complicated
      *.PCR files;
      # most of parameters in *.PCR editor have online help.
Best wishes,
Hugo Ma"ndar.
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Hugo Ma"ndar                 Ph.D., X-ray powder diffraction         
Institute of Material        Fax:   + 372 7 465 570 
Sciences                     Phone: + 372 7 465 537 
University of Tartu          e-mail:  hugo@physic.ut.ee
4 Ta"he Str.
EE2400 Tartu
ESTONIA
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