System Definer

In a System Definer activity, you select the database to use to retrieve thermodynamic data and define which elements the system has as components. You can also select the species to include as well as change the reference temperature and pressure for your components.

You can add the System Definer directly (right-click My Project node icon My Project and select it from the Create New Activity menu) or use a variety of the available templates to automatically add the node.

Many examples use the System Definer (see Graphical Mode Examples Listed by Product). For details about the templates, see Getting Started Links and Templates and Creating a Project from a Template.

Once you have added a System Definer, the Configuration window has these settings tabs:

  • Elements
  • Species
  • Phases and Phase Constitution
  • Components
  • Data Sources
  • Description

To learn more about the many settings go to System Definer: Configuration Window Settings.