Update V2.9.0: change multiprocessing to multithreading, performance improved,...

Update V2.9.0: change multiprocessing to multithreading, performance improved, less archivecalls per download

IR_image_tools.py

@@ -153,7 +153,7 @@ def check_backgroundframe(backgroundframe,threshold=50):
         valid=False    
     return valid,np.mean(dataset)
     
-def read_bad_pixels_from_file(port, shot_no=None, program=None):
+def read_bad_pixels_from_file(port, shot_no=None, program=None,time_ns=None):
     '''Reads bad pixels stored in *.bpx file on E4 server.
        Requires one of the optional arguments shot_no or program.
         IN
@@ -169,6 +169,8 @@ def read_bad_pixels_from_file(port, shot_no=None, program=None):
         OP = get_OP_by_time(shot_no=shot_no)
     elif program is not None:
         OP = get_OP_by_time(program_str=program)
+    elif time_ns is not None:
+        OP = get_OP_by_time(time_ns=time_ns)
     else:
         raise Exception('read_bad_pixels_from_file: ERROR! Need either shot no. or program string.')