SET_LABEL_CURVE_OPTION

Identify the curves drawn in the post-processor by marking each curve with a digit and then list the meaning of these digits beside the plot.

The number of digits can be quite large in some cases. If so, use SET_FONT and reduce the font size; usually, 0.2 is sufficient.

Syntax

set_label_curve_option

Prompt

Curve label option (A, B, C, D, E, F OR N) /A/: <Option>

 

The options:

  • A: List stable phases along line
  • B: As A but curves with same fixed phase have same number
  • C: List axis quantities
  • D: As C but curves with same quantities have same number
  • E: As B with changing colors
  • F: As D with changing colors
  • N: No labels

This question is rather cryptic but usually the option B or E is good for phase diagrams (after a MAP command) and option D or F for property diagrams (after a STEP command). Those interested can try out the option A and C by themselves.

Option B or E lists the fixed phases along each curve, whereas option D or F gives the axis variables used along each curve. E provides varied colors for different stable-phase curves on phase diagrams (after a MAP command); F provides varied colors for different property curves on property diagrams (after a STEP command). The option N (NONE) disables all curve labels and lists.

If, for example, you use T (temperature in K) as the variable axis in a STEP command and then plot the amount of stable phases (with SET_DIAGRAM_AXIS Y NP(*)) on the Y-axis versus T-C on the X-axis, then the list may have lines like:

1: T-273.15, NP(LIQUID)

2: T-273.15, NP(FCC_A1)

This means that for curve 1 the X-axis is T-273.15 (the same for all curves, of course) and NP(LIQUID) on the Y-axis. Curve 2 has the same X-axis but NP(FCC_A1) on the Y-axis.