Merge pull request #2473 from willend/main

Update for 3.7.0 -> 3.7.1 ...

Author: willend

CHANGES_McStas

@@ -61,13 +61,13 @@
 * Modified by: PW December 2025: version 3.6.1
 * Modified by: PW January 2026: version 3.6.5
 * Modified by: PW April 2026: version 3.6.14
-* Modified by: PW May 2026: version 3.7.0
+* Modified by: PW May 2026: version 3.7.1
 *
-* This file is part of McStas 3.7.0, released May 21st 2026.
+* This file is part of McStas 3.7.1, released May 21st 2026.
 * It gives a 'changes' list from the beginning of the project
 *
 *******************************************************************************/
-Changes in McStas/McXtrace 3.7.0, May 21st, 2026
+Changes in McStas/McXtrace 3.7.1, May 21st, 2026
 
 ## What's Changed
 
@@ -116,7 +116,7 @@ scattering processes.
 * @SSBNS made their first contribution in https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/pull/2373
 * @AmalieFalkenberg made their first contribution in https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/pull/2345
 
-**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/compare/v3.6.14...v3.7.0
+**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/compare/v3.6.14...v3.7.1
 
 Changes in McStas/McXtrace 3.6.14, April 12th, 2026
 ## What's Changed

CHANGES_McXtrace

@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
 *
 * Documentation: CHANGES_McXtrace
 *************************************************************************/
-Changes in McStas/McXtrace 3.7.0, May 21st, 2026
+Changes in McStas/McXtrace 3.7.1, May 21st, 2026
 
 ## What's Changed
 
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ scattering processes.
 * @SSBNS made their first contribution in https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/pull/2373
 * @AmalieFalkenberg made their first contribution in https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/pull/2345
 
-**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/compare/v3.6.14...v3.7.0
+**Full Changelog**: https://github.com/mccode-dev/McCode/compare/v3.6.14...v3.7.1
 
 Changes in McStas/McXtrace 3.6.14, April 12th, 2026
 ## What's Changed

INSTALL-McStas/Docker/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Running McStas and McXtrace 3.7.0 in Docker / podman etc.
+# Running McStas and McXtrace 3.7.1 in Docker / podman etc.
 
 The container definition is available at [here](https://github.com/willend/jupyter-remote-desktop-proxy/tree/mcstas-mcxtrace-3.5) and is further on dockerhub under docker.io/mccode/mcstas-mcxtrace
 

INSTALL-McStas/Linux/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Install McStas 3.7.0 on Linux and Unix.
+# Install McStas 3.7.1 on Linux and Unix.
 
 * We provide Debian packages, RedHat packages, and tar.gz's of "preconfigured" source code.
 

INSTALL-McStas/Linux/debian/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-## Install McStas 3.7.0 On Debian class systems (including Ubuntu, mint etc.):
+## Install McStas 3.7.1 On Debian class systems (including Ubuntu, mint etc.):
 The packages have been tested to work correctly on Ubuntu 24.04.
 
 # Add the McCode repository
@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ mcstas-tools-python-mcplot-pyqtgraph - python-tools-mcplot-pyqtgraph built using
 mcstas-tools-python-mcrun - python-tools-mcrun built using CMake
 ```
 The meta-package mcstas-suite-python (or mcstas-suite-python-ng)
-allows you to install mcstas 3.7.0 with tools (mcrun/mcplot etc.) by
+allows you to install mcstas 3.7.1 with tools (mcrun/mcplot etc.) by
 the simple apt-get command
 ```bash
 sudo apt-get install mcstas-suite-python

INSTALL-McStas/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Installation instructions for McStas 3.7.0
+# Installation instructions for McStas 3.7.1
 
 Please consult the individual platform instructions:
 

INSTALL-McStas/Windows/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Installation of McStas 3.7.0 on Windows 64 bit Intel systems (some support for arm64)
+# Installation of McStas 3.7.1 on Windows 64 bit Intel systems (some support for arm64)
 ## *IMPORTANT: active internet connection required during installation*
 
 * Please use either of:
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@
     * Once install has completed, please use the `mcstas-shell` shortcut on the desktop - issue terminal command `mcgui` to start the McStas GUI. 
     * Option 1 *may* function `arm64` Windows, but will require installation of Visual Studio including both arm64 and x64_64 build tools for c++.
   2. **Legacy:**
-    * install the legacy-style MinGW based [McStas 3.7.0 metapackage](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.0/Windows/McStas-Metapackage-3.7.0-win64.exe)
+    * install the legacy-style MinGW based [McStas 3.7.1 metapackage](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.1/Windows/McStas-Metapackage-3.7.1-win64.exe)
     * Option 2 should be fully functional on `arm64` processors.
   3. **WSL:**
     * Use the directions available in [WSL](WSL/README.md) to install the "Windows subsystem for Linux" and run the Linux Debian binaries there. 

INSTALL-McStas/Windows/WSL/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Installation of McStas 3.7.0 on Windows 64 bit systems - using WSL
+# Installation of McStas 3.7.1 on Windows 64 bit systems - using WSL
 *(WSL is the Windows Subsystem for Linux, aka. bash on Ubuntu on Windows)*
 
 
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ available, but we recommend Ubuntu)
 * To open it again later, simply issue bash in a terminal or through
 the start menu
 
-## Install the McStas 3.7.0 Debian packages
+## Install the McStas 3.7.1 Debian packages
 * Follow the
   [normal Debian installation instructions](../../Linux/debian/README.md)
   - essentially a matter of sudo apt-get install mcstas-suite-python

INSTALL-McStas/conda/README.md

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
-# Install McStas 3.7.0 through conda-forge (macOS, Linux or Windows host)
+# Install McStas 3.7.1 through conda-forge (macOS, Linux or Windows host)
 
-* We a set of conda-packages for installing McStas 3.7.0.x through conda
+* We a set of conda-packages for installing McStas 3.7.1.x through conda
 
 ## Get yourself a conda / mamba / micromamba - we recommend micromamba!
 Due to the complex [licensing situation](https://discuss.scientific-python.org/t/response-to-anaconda-switch-to-paid-plans/1395) with the commercial Anaconda ecosystem, we clearly recommend McStas users to start from an open-source entry-point such as
@@ -9,11 +9,11 @@ Due to the complex [licensing situation](https://discuss.scientific-python.org/t
 ## Once micromamba is installed installed:
 * Initially, you may list mcstas versions available on conda-forge, just to be sure you pick them up:
 * ```micromamba search mcstas --channel conda-forge```, should give you many lines of the form
-* ```mcstas                         3.7.0      hc.31654_1  conda-forge   ```
+* ```mcstas                         3.7.1      hc.31654_1  conda-forge   ```
 * To install McStas with all needed dependencies in the environment `mcstas`, run
 * ```micromamba create --name mcstas --channel conda-forge --channel nodefaults mcstas```
 * The `--name` argument defines the environment to create for the mcstas installation
-* A specific version may be installed via e.g. ```micromamba create --name mcstas --channel conda-forge --channel nodefaults mcstas=3.7.0```
+* A specific version may be installed via e.g. ```micromamba create --name mcstas --channel conda-forge --channel nodefaults mcstas=3.7.1```
 * For some conda variants you may need an `env` in the  syntax like this: `conda env create ...` 
 
 ## Note for use on Windows

INSTALL-McStas/macOS/README.md

@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-# Installation of McStas 3.7.0 on macOS 
+# Installation of McStas 3.7.1 on macOS 
 
 ## Supported macOS releases
 * macOS 11-15 (Big Sur and later, fully supported python tool set. Supported on both Intel and Apple Silicon,
@@ -7,16 +7,16 @@
 ## Steps to perform
 
 * Download the package:
-  [McStas 3.7.0 for macOS](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.0/macOS/mcstas-3.7.0-macOS-conda.tar.gz)
+  [McStas 3.7.1 for macOS](https://download.mcstas.org/mcstas-3.7.1/macOS/mcstas-3.7.1-macOS-conda.tar.gz)
  and unpack it (e.g. double-clicking should work).
 
 * Open the relevant folder for your local processor
 
-* Drag the McStas-3.7.0.app to /Applications and right-click + open to start the app:<br/>
+* Drag the McStas-3.7.1.app to /Applications and right-click + open to start the app:<br/>
 ![](screenshots/1_open-mcstas-from-Applications.png?raw=true)
 
 * Depending on your macOS version, security settings may initially prevent the app from opening, example from macOS 15 Sequoia:
-  - Initial warning that "McStas-3.7.0" was not opened<br/>
+  - Initial warning that "McStas-3.7.1" was not opened<br/>
   ![](screenshots/2_mcstas-not-opened.png?raw=true)
   - Next, go to System Preferences, Privacy and Security and select to
   "Open Anyway"<br/>
@@ -26,9 +26,9 @@
   - And finally give your password for installation to proceed<br/>
   ![](screenshots/5_admin-password.png?raw=true)
 
-* :warning: In case the last warning still does not allow to open the application, you may issue the following command in a Terminal: `sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/McStas-3.7.0.app`
+* :warning: In case the last warning still does not allow to open the application, you may issue the following command in a Terminal: `sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/McStas-3.7.1.app`
 
-* McStas 3.7.0 macOS app bundless are fully based on conda-forge and will "self-inject" all dependencies on first launch. Please follow any on-screen instructions given.
+* McStas 3.7.1 macOS app bundless are fully based on conda-forge and will "self-inject" all dependencies on first launch. Please follow any on-screen instructions given.
 
 * In case you have trouble accessing instrument files in certain areas
   of your disk, please give the McStas bundle "Full Disk Access"