Frequently Asked Questions

Systems and Installation

What are the hardware requirements?

Recommended Hardware:

i5 or above class CPU, PanPhaseField: i5/i7 4 cores - 8 Threads

4 GB or more RAM, PanPhaseField: 16 GB or more RAM

128 GB or more hard drive space

What are the software requirements for Pandat (with PanGUI)?

The operating system:

Windows XP, 7, 8, 10 and 11 or later in 64 bits; Other OS needs a third-party virtual machine for running Pandat. For example, Parallels Desktop for Mac

Microsoft .Net framework 4.0 (or later)

Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 (or later)

What are the software requirements for Pandat SDK?

The operating system: Windows and Linux

Compiler: Visual C++ 2015 (or later) for Windows; GCC 8.x for Linux

What if Pandat can't find the dongle information after installation?

1. Close all Pandat programs;

2. In Pandat installation folder (C:\Program Files\CompuTherm LLC\Pandat 202x\pre-install), find the installation file "HASPUserSetup.exe" for the latest dongle driver;

3. Install the dongle driver by executing "HASPUserSetup.exe".

How to install a network dongle?

1. Download the installation file for the dongle driver and license manager: https://www.computherm.com/download/HASPUserSetup.exe;

2. On server computer: install the dongle driver and license manager by executing "HASPUserSetup.exe";

3. Attach the USB network dongle to the server computer;

4. On client computers: install Pandat and run Pandat.

Can we run a phase diagram and a precipitation simulation in the same Pandat workspace?

Yes. Pandat is modularly designed. We can switch between modules and perform variety types of simulations in the same workspace. All modules share the same GUI.

What to do if Pandat does not start and provides no clue?

1. delete all the files in "C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\CompuTherm_LLC"

2. Go to"C:\Program Files\CompuTherm LLC\Pandat 202x\pre-install" and execute "VC_redist.x64.exe" and select "Repair".

Pandat Operations

What to do if the function I want to use is not activated?

  1. Check if proper database is loaded.
  2. Check if elements are selected. From manu bar "Databases -> Select Components"
  3. Check if kdb or sdb is loaded, when performing simulations using PanEvolution or PanSolidification module.

How to create, save and reopen a workspace?

The workspace provides a space for user to perform Pandat calculations and organize the calculated results. The workspace file include the file with extension of .pndx together with folders next to it. When you copy the workspace, you should copy not only the .pndx file but also the folders. More detailed description please see the page on Workspace.

How to use batch file (*.pbfx) to facilitate your calculations?

In Pandat, calculation conditions can be saved in a batch file for future use. A batch file is written in XML (Extensible Markup Language) as described in the Batch File Structure, with the extension .pbfx. Users can Create and Edit Batch File from the condition setting interface or from previous calculations. The batch file can be easily read and edited in Pandat workspace or by using any text editor. Once the batch file is properly prepared, user can perform the calculation directly by loading the batch file without the need of typing in the calculation condition through the graphical user interface (GUI).

How to change units?

You can change the units through menu “view -> option” or click the “option” button on the condition setting interface.

How to add and edit result table?

In Pandat, all the data from the simulated results are saved in different types of tables. One can create new tables from the simulated results, import tables generated by other text editors, and export data in Pandat tables to excel or text files. For more detailed description, please view Table Operation in Pandat.

How to plot a new graph from data in a table?

User can plot new graphs from the “Table” file in the workspace. The first selected column is set as X-axis, hold the “Ctrl” key on the keyboard, and selected column(s) to be set as Y-axis. Note that more than one columns (same property) can be selected as Y-axis. Then click the “create a new diagram” icon in the toolbar. Details can be found in the page “3.Plot diagrams from table”.

After the diagram is plotted, you can edit the properties of the lines, such as color and width, from the “Plot property” window. From the toolbar icons, you can also easily add label , legends , text and draw lines . More detailed description see the page Graph Operation in Pandat.

How to plot 3D diagrams in Pandat?

In Pandat, you can not only plot typical 2D phase diagrams, but also some 3D line graphs, surface graphs and color map graphs. For more detailed description, please view the page on Plot 3D diagram in Pandat.

How to add experimental data to a plot?

In Pandat, you can easily superimpose your external experimental data on a Pandat calculated graph through two methods:

Method 1: Copy the data from a prepared Excel file. In the “Setup Plot” window, Pandat can read the data from your clipboard and then superimpose it onto the calculated diagram.

Method 2: Import the data into Pandat as a table. Once imported, you can add the table data to the calculated results.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the page on Superimpose external data on the calculated diagram.

How to change the scale of a ternary phase diagram?

In Pandat, ternary isotherm sections and liquidus projections are plotted as Gibbs triangle diagrams by default, with a scale ranging from 0 to 1 (or 0 to 100%). You can rescale a triangular phase diagram in three steps:

  1. Set “Triangular Plot” to “False” in the diagram’s property window.
  2. Rescale the X and Y axes in the Cartesian coordinate system to the same range.
  3. Set “Triangular Plot” to “True” again to produce a rescaled triangular phase diagram.

For more detailed instructions, please refer to the page on Zoom and rescale phase diagrams.

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