Material Test Method and Data Comparison Report dialog

This dialog is used to compare the material data and testing method relating information for the selected materials.

To access this dialog, right-click the Material icon in the Study Tasks pane and select Compare With, select one or more materials in the list, and click Compare.

Tip: The Compare button is also available in the dialog that appears after performing a search in the materials database.

The first column of the report shows the data or test method property being compared, the second and subsequent columns show the value of the property for each of the selected materials. Click to graphically compare viscosity, thermal conductivity, specific heat or pvT data.

Note: This functionality is only available for thermoplastics material.

Dialog elements

Material Data Comparison Report

Allows you to view the Material Test Method and Data Comparison Report.

The first column on the left is a table of content. The second column is the material assigned to your study. All subsequent columns after this reflect the material(s) you have selected in the Select Material To Compare With dialog.

Material Plot

Allows you to view a material data plot for a material property. This can be for: Rheological; Thermal Conductive; Specific Heat; or pvT data.