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DFDM: Keyword
Exposure Setup (or sample input files)

Tip: The overall temporal pattern of fraction delivery is specified using the XBRT: keyword.  The dose fraction deliver method (DFDM) keyword provides additional options to control the temporal pattern of radiation delivery associated with each fraction.

Syntax:   
   DFDM: ADR={} BSEQ={} NBD={} RBI={} TTO={}

Example:
    !Step and shoot IMRT scenario
    XBRT: TD4F=2 NTD=30                       !60 Gy delivered as 30 daily 2-Gy fractions
    DFDM: ADR=10000 NBD=9 TTO=2.00  !16 minutes to deliver ea. 2 Gy fraction

Tip: The sample input files section of the manual contains examples of other exposure scenario examples.
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