Introduction to Data Optimization

This guide describes the basic idea behind data optimization, contains brief descriptions of the modules and file types that you work with while doing your optimization, as well as rough outline of overarching workflow that you typically follow when working with optimization.

This guide assumes that you are familiar with using Thermo‑Calc Console Mode. It also assumes that you understand the principles of thermodynamics and are familiar with the theoretical foundations of computational thermodynamics.

Press F1 to search the help for information about all the commands available in the Thermo‑Calc Console Mode, including PARROT and ED_EXP. Note that the commands listed under PARROT and ED_EXP are only commands that are specific to PARROT and/or ED_EXP. These modules also contain some commands that are also available in POLY.

Thermo‑Calc Console Mode example tcex36 is a detailed example of assessment and optimization in Thermo‑Calc.

More about data optimization and PARROT, including a video about how to use PARROT, is available on the Thermo‑Calc Software website. The video is also available on our YouTube playlist.