For a first installation:
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Read the MIT licence terms,
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Download and install on the PC, the matlab runtime component file MCR (https://fr.mathworks.com/products/compiler/matlab-runtime.html),
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Download and install on the PC, the file LQL-equiv.exe,
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Read the pdf file (important!) which describes the good use of the soft.
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For much details read open access file https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24936319/ (and references therein)
Note that for install a soft update, it's no necessary to re-install the MCR file.
Source codes are available to custom the software, however, it is not recommended to use a customized version during actual radiotherapy treatments. It is the user's responsibility to verify and validate the changes made.
In the event of a problem, contact the owners of the codes (Daniel Julian or Cyril Voyant) via cyrilvoyant@gmail.com or julian.mpsolution@gmail.com
Any publication (or use) of results from simulations made with LQ-Equiv or with a customized version must mention:
Voyant C, Julian D, Roustit R, Biffi K, Lantieri C. Biological effects and equivalent doses in radiotherapy: A software solution. Rep Pract Oncol Radiother. 2013 Sep 29;19(1):47-55. doi: 10.1016/j.rpor.2013.08.004. PMID: 24936319; PMCID: PMC4055002.