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+# Running
+Place files in csv folder.
+
+`python start.py $NCPUS` -for composite files
+`python start.py $NCPUS 1 ` -for single dot files
+
+This then runs in the background (no screen). To change edit 'show' option in main.js
+
+# Set colours
+see colours.json file
+
+# Output
+This is in the pdf folder.
+
+# Install
+conda install nodejs
+npm install
+sudo npm install -g --save electron --unsafe-perm=true --allow-root
+- for merge - have imagemagick installed
+
+
+# Montage setup
+python montage.py