Example process code

//
// Prepare the tube furnace for opening by warming it and starting
// an out-streaming flow of helium gas.
//
void prepareForOpening()
{
	ProcessStep.Start("Prepare tube furnace for opening");

	TubeFurnace.TurnOn(180);
	waitForTemperatureAbove(170);

	// Fill the tube to slightly above atmospheric pressure
	pressurizeHe(p_Ambient + 20);

	// Start the flow manager
	purgeFlowManager.Start();

	// Send a text message to the operator
	Alert("Operator Needed", "Tube furnace ready to be opened");

	ProcessStep.CurrentStep.Description = "Tube furnace ready to be opened";
	MessageBox.Show("Purge flow is active\r\n",
		"Dismiss this window when furnace is closed again", MessageBoxButtons.OK);

	// Stop the purge flow
	purgeFlowManager.Stop();
	ProcessStep.End();
}


void waitForTemperatureAbove(int temperature)
{
	ProcessStep.Start($"Wait for tube temperature > {temperature} °C");
	while (TubeFurnace.Temperature < temperature)
		Wait();
	ProcessStep.End();
}


void pressurizeHe(double pressure)
{
	ProcessStep.Start($"Pressurize tube to {pressure:0} Torr with {HeGasSupply.GasName}");
	HeGasSupply.Admit(pressure);
	ProcessStep.End();
}