Search Composition

Filter settings

Combo box Country
By selecting <all> the compositions can be searched for across all countries. If a particular country is selected, then the search is restricted to that country.

Search values

Column	Description
Active	Only elements marked as active will be included in the search.
Element	The symbol of the chemical element can take place either on direct input of the element or through a choice in the list. Pressing the downwards pointing arrow a window will open containing all elements that can be searched. Selection from this is by using the mouse, the cursor keys or by keyboard. By using TAB   or by using the mouse you have access to the fields on the right hand side where percentage values can be entered.
min. %	Input minimum content (>=) of the element (by weight).
max. %	Input maximum content (<=) of the element (by weight).
Single value	A Single value search can also be instituted by entering the same value in both the min. and max. fields, and selecting the search method (inside).
Tolerance min. %	Setting a tolerance in % for the minimum value. The search result accepts values higher than the required minimum value less the tolerance value.
Tolerance max. %	Setting a tolerance in % for the maximum value. The search result accepts values lower than the required maximum value plus the tolerance value.
Search method	: Search values must include the database value range (outside). : Search values must both be within the database value range (inside) (analogous to Single value search).
	Opens another entry row.
	This button deletes the actual marked row of the Search value table.

Clicking the Search-button initiates the search for compositions of the entered values.

With the button Delete list the complete Search values table is deleted.

Apply Fuzzy search

The checkbox Apply Fuzzy search allows you to find a predefined number of compositions whose values are as close as possible to the specified composition search values. To achieve the desired result our search routine will set the necessary tolerance for all elements you have not provided a tolerance yourself.

Calculate required tolerance

With this button the necessary tolerance in % is then preset, to find the desired number of compositions.

You can manually set or override the Required tolerance %. After changing the required tolerance, it is no longer attached to the Desired number of compositions (and can be used to set the same tolerance for all search values).

Search results

In this list, the materials that match the search criteria are listed in alphabetical order.

Compare search values and material values

By clicking the -symbol, the search and material values will be compared, and the percentage deviation is determined. Elements part of the search and material are highlighted green. The selected material is highlighted yellow in the results list.

Explanation of the symbols:

• = Type of material (at the moment only steel (nickel alloys)
• = Show comparison between the search and the actual material data
• = Add to favorites (View via: My Account -> My lists -> Favorites)

Open material data sheet

To open a material data sheet please click on the respective designation in the results list.

See help :: Material data sheet

Search values marked as "Active" can be saved as a file on your hard drive. Simply click the button Save Composition.

Composition files saved on your hard drive can be loaded into the search value table. Simply click the Load composition-button. In the following dialog you will need to select the file by clicking the Choose file-button and then confirm loading the values by clicking Load composition.

The format of the ASCII-file is as followed:

Example of a file that was saved under a standard search:

= outside: Search values must include the database value range (standard search method).
= inside: Search values must both be within the database value range (analogous to single value search).

Your filter settings can be saved as templates and (if desired) shared with colleagues (other members of the subscription).

Save template

To save the filter settings as a template click on the Filter settings link. A drop-down menu opens. Click Save template. The following dialog will be shown.

You must provide a name for your template.

The checkbox Shared determines if other users of your subscription can use this template.

The checkbox Set as preset determines if this template is your default setting (when opening the search screen).

Click the Save-button to save the template.

Administrate templates

To administrate your templates, click on the Administrate templates link in the Filter settings menu. The templates are split into three sections.

• My templates: This list contains all templates you saved yourself.
• Shared templates: This list contains all shared templates of your colleagues (other members of the subscription) that you added to your filter templates.
• Available shared templates: This list contains all available shared templates of your colleagues (other members of the subscription). These can be added to your personal shared templates.

Explanation of symbol icons:

	Indicates the default filter which will be applied when opening the search screen
	Indicates templates created and shared by other members of the subscription
	You can click this button to edit your own template
	Deletes the template
	Adds a shared template to your list of filter templates

Load a saved template

To load a template, click on the Filter settings link. The drop-down menu contains two template sections:

• My templates: Below the “My templates” category all templates you saved yourself are listed. Click on the name of the template to load it.
• Shared templates: Below the “Shared templates” category all templates your colleagues shared, and you added to your filter settings are listed (see Administrate templates for more details).

As soon as a filter has been set the -symbol will be displayed. By clicking on the filter symbol all filters and other settings will be reset to their default values.