Plot Type: Simple Mode and Advanced Mode

The Plot Renderer is a dynamic activity node with options such as being able to choose from a variety of Plot types based on the Calculator and Calculation Type selected.

Calculation Types in Graphical Mode and Plot Types

Simple Mode and Advanced Mode as a Plot type are only available for the Diffusion Module (DICTRA) in Graphical Mode. Unlike many other Calculators, the Diffusion Calculator does not require the selection of a Calculation Type before a Plot Type is available on the Diffusion Calculator Plot Renderer.

Simple Mode

Use Simple Mode to define the most common axis variables. The software automatically sets the correct Plot condition and Independent variable.

For one example using Simple Mode, see D_04: Fe-C Moving Boundary - Austenite to Ferrite.

Advanced Mode

Use Advanced Mode to select any combination of axis variables, and then access further settings such as the Plot condition, Region, and Independent variable. Examples of advanced plot options are activity of a component at an interface, diffusivities, and diffusion paths. Also user-defined functions can be used as plot variables where Console Mode syntax is used to define functions. In some cases, sensible default values are selected, but they can be changed according to your needs.

For one example using Advanced Mode, see D_10: Iron (Fe) Homogenization in Scheil.

Switching Between Modes

You can try yourself to switch between Simple Mode and Advanced Mode and then change the settings to how you want it using example D_04: Fe-C Moving Boundary - Austenite to Ferrite.

In the Plot Renderer settings window, click Show more and Show less to toggle between viewing all or some of the available settings.