Typographical Conventions

The forward arrow symbol → instructs you to select a series of menu items in a specific order. For example, Tools → Options is equivalent to: From the Tools menu, select Options.

A boldface font indicates that the given word(s) are shown that way on a toolbar button or as a menu selection. For example, if you are told to select a menu item in a particular order, such as File → Save Project, or to click Save.

An italic font in the body of the text indicates the introduction of important terminology. Expect to find an explanation in the same paragraph or elsewhere in the guide.

For features in Thermo‑Calc that use Console Mode (i.e. the command line), this font and all capital letters indicates that this is a Console Mode command. Examples of how you can use a command are written with code font. For example:

Use DEFINE_ELEMENTS followed by a list of the elements that you want in your system. (To list the elements that are available in your current database, use LIST_DATABASE and choose Elements).

Text in blue and underline is a link to another topic. Command names are often also topics. Clicking the link takes you to more detail about a particular command or subject in the Online Help system.

Text with <angle brackets> indicates a keyboard entry. Usually to press <Enter> (or Return) or to use a series of keys such as <Ctrl + S>.

A code font shows a programming code or code example. The code bold font highlights the entry. It is also used for file names or paths to help distinguish it from other text. e.g.

• For Windows users, the documents, materials, examples and other folders that sometimes require additional licenses are installed in C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Thermo-Calc\<version>."

Provides important information. It is recommended that you read the text or follow the link.

This indicates that additional licenses are required for the feature, database, or example.

The information can be of use to you. It is recommended that you read the text or follow the link to more information.

Indicates that something you are going to do will take some time, usually related to running an example.

This is general information that can be of use but is not required knowledge.

Read more at the link, which may be to our website or another source of general information.

Go to the link or guide to see more general information about the topic being discussed.

Indicates there may be training opportunities available, usually related to a specific feature.

Click the link to more information in the content.

Go to the example collection to learn more.

This note relates specifically to something in Console Mode.

Indicates there is a video tutorial on our website, usually in relation to an example.

This note relates specifically to something in Graphical Mode.

This indicates that the information relates to the Add-on Diffusion Module (DICTRA).

This indicates that the information relates to the Add-on Precipitation Module (TC-PRISMA).

This indicates that the information relates to the Add-on Process Metallurgy Module.

This indicates that the information relates to the Property Models. This includes all material specific libraries, i.e. Steel Model Library, Nickel Model Library, etc. as well as the general Models included with all installations.