Now go into Model, General. In this case, the data file format is CPI, thus set Read data using format to CPI.

Now go into Model, Phases and input the Spacegroup and Cell.

If you are not sure of the format for inserting the spacegroup, use the list box for a list of standard spacegroup settings. Also make sure that the calculation method is set to Le Bail.

Now go into Model, Histograms, and:

• Set the Data range and step (3, 75 0.02)

• Set the wavelength correctly (this is single wavelength so you have to make both Wavelengths 1 and 2 the same, and set the Ratio to 0)

• In practise you may have to muck around, but for a first start, set the background to Automatic Smoothed.

Now go into Model, Sample and:

• Select Pseudo-Voight (FCJ Asym) as the profile function.

• Set the S/L and D/L assymmetry parameters to 0.

• As a starting profile, just give the pattern constant width U=0, V=0, W = 0.03 (try 0.03) and a 100% Gaussian shape by setting the Gam parameters to zero.

Now run the Rietveld and try a few cycles of refinement using the Rietveld, Refine menu. Providing the starting filenames for the INPUT and DATA files are identical, Rietica should automatically assign the CPI data file, then press the STEP Icon to do a cycle at a time.

If there are ranges of data where the intensity is not significant (e.g., at very low angles and at high angles), either exclude these areas using a "right click" of the mouse, or reset the range in Model, Histograms. In this case, don't refine above 32 degrees or below 14 degrees.

After resetting the range, repeat the cycles of refinement. Then go into Model, Phase and let the cell refine; repeating some cycles of refinement.

Refinement strategies at this point may vary depending on circumstances.

As this is synchrotron data, we won't bother with a zero-offset correction for now; but via the Model, Sample menu, will slowly release the V and W width and Gamma0 shape parameters.