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 # ipython_ophyd
+
+ophyd/bluesky startup configuration (IPython profiles) for NSLS-II's Hard X-ray
+Nanoprobe beamline.
+
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+| directory          | description                               |
+| ------------------ | ------------------------------------------|
+| profile_collection | Up-to-date environment for data collection|
+| profile_bs2015     | Backup copy of 2015 collection environment|