About This Guide
The guide is for users already familiar with Console Mode and it includes all the commands applicable to the Diffusion Module (DICTRA). It is a supplement to the commands described for Thermo‑Calc and which can be found by searching the online help.
How you proceed depends on your experience with the software as well as your level of expertise with diffusion problems. In addition to this guide, the following supplemental documentation and training resources can help you learn how to use the Diffusion Module (DICTRA) in Console Mode.
Documentation Resources
You can search or browse all the documentation available either from within Thermo‑Calc (press F1 or go to Help → Online Help) or browse the PDFs included with your installation by going to Help → Manuals Folder).
Read more about the Diffusion Module (DICTRA) on our website. There is also a Getting Started with the Diffusion Module (DICTRA) page available. If you are in Thermo‑Calc, press F1 to search the help to learn about the available settings included with the Add-on Module.
The Role of Diffusion in Materials: A Tutorial is available for download on our website. It is intended for engineers interested in using the Diffusion Module (DICTRA), as well as students learning about the role of diffusion in materials. It is designed to be useful at many levels, from undergraduate studies to someone with a PhD and experience in a related field.
Training and Video Tutorials
Some of the Graphical Mode examples have video tutorials. Watching those videos may help you with your simulation in Console Mode. You may also decide to enroll in a training course or use the self-paced Learning Hub.
Many of our Graphical Mode examples have video tutorials, which you can access in a variety of ways. When in Thermo‑Calc, from the menu select Help → Video Tutorials, or from the main My Project window, click Video Tutorials. Alternately, you can go to the website or our YouTube channel.