LaboTex

Comments

Full Windows application from version 2.0.

YES

Windows  2000/XP/2003.

Management of data and results.

YES

Simple access to data and results. Collecting them for users, symmetries, projects, samples and jobs.

YES

The best ODF calculation method.

Texture analysis of all types of sample symmetry.

YES

Texture analysis for materials of all types of crystal lattice symmetry.

YES

YES

YES

Calculation of fit error (RP).

YES

Calculation of texture index.

YES

Calculation of Anisotropy Factors.

YES

In Hexagonal, Tetragonal and Orthorhombic Systems. AF defined by Kearns

ODF calculation report.

YES

Every available.

Ghost correction.

YES

Truncation errors of the series.

NO

ODF calculation using pole figures.

YES

Data from X-Ray or Neutrons measurements.

Input data in non-LaboTex data format.

YES

LaboTex input data in 40 data formats. Details you can find http://labotex.com/format.htm

The possibility accomodation of the Software to the Customer data format.

YES

Free of charge

Correction of pole figure for background of pole figure.

YES

Information when background values are greater than pole figure data values.

YES

LaboTex display percent of these data

Choice of the correction method for background.

YES

When background data of pole figure is greater than pole figure data for some values LaboTex makes:
a) negative values of pole figure after correction for background are set to zero.
b) adds to all pole figure data absolute value of the lowest values of pole figure after correction for background (LaboTex makes all data positive); Default is option a).

Correction for defoccusing using powder pole figures.

YES

Correction of powder pole figure for background is also available

Correction for defoccusing from correction coefficients.

YES

Correction for defoccusing from Schulz equation.

YES

Input data in any grid.

No

Only for radial angle: 1., 1.2 ,2. ,1.25 ,1.5, 2. ,2.5 ,3. ,3.75 ,5. ,6. ,7.5 ,10. degrees and extra: 1.8 ,2.25 ,3.6 ,4.5 but with exceptions: trigonal and hexagonal crystal lattice symmetry. If azimuthal angle step is different from radial step azimuthal step is adjusted to radial step by linear interpolation. Azimuthal step has to be in the range 1-10 deg.

Choice of the pole figures plot convention

Yes

User can choose start plot pole figures from "N","E","S" or "W". User can also adjust description of pole figure axis (for example denotation 'RD') to new plot convention. ODF calculation are independent on the choice of plot convention.

Adjust of the pole figures registration convention to LaboTex convention

Yes

User can choose:

• counter-clockwise;
• none rotate;
• +90 deg pole figure rotate;
• +180 deg pole figure rotate.

User can set up default for the registration convention for each available format of the pole figures. ODF calculation are dependent on the choice of the registration convention (ODF may be shift).

Maximal/minimal value of Miller indices H,K,L for input PF

9/-9

ODF calculation from incomplete pole figure(s).

YES

Information about too small number of data to ODF calculation.

YES

During ODF calculation.

Possibility of the ODF calculation for different parameters for the same sample.

YES

Up to 9 job for sample.

Choice of the symmetrization of pole figures before ODF calculation.

YES

Viewing of symmetrized PF.

Choice of the sample symmetry for ODF (ODF symmetrization).

YES

Available after ODF calculation.

Number of the symmetrization possibilities.

8

None,triclinic to monoclinic,triclinic to orthorhombic,triclinic to axial, monoclinic to orthorhombic, monoclinic to axial, orthorhombic to axial, custom to axial

Possibility of the rotation of pole figure(s) before ODF calculation.

YES

For all pole figures or separately in range -90 to 90 degrees.

Possibility of the cut off the pole figure(s) in the center before ODF calculation.

YES

For all pole figures or separately. User choose angle ranges.

Possibility of the cut off the pole figure(s) in the edge before ODF calculation.

YES

For all pole figures or separately. User choose angle ranges.

Possibility of change parameters finishing calculation in ODF calculation.

YES

Number of iterations (1-70), RP and dRP finishing calculation (0.1-10%).

Creation of complete pole figures.

YES

Complete pole figures (RPF) are created during ODF calculations.

Creation of complete inverse pole figures.

YES

ODF calculation from sets of individual orientations. (SOR)

YES

Data from EBSD, model calculation and other.

Roe/Bunge notation of angles in SOR.

YES/YES

Notation chosen by user.

Weights of orientations in SOR.

YES

Choice of ODF grid (ODF from SOR).

YES

1x1, 1.2x1.2, 1.25x1.25, 1.5x1.5, 2x2, 2.5x2.5, 3x3, 3.75x3.75, 5x5, 6x6, 7.5x7.5, 10x10.

Choice of sample symmetry (ODF from SOR).

NO

Choice of sample symmetry after ODF calculation (ODF symmetrization).

Modelling of ODF, pole figures and inverse pole figures.

YES

User can choose:

• Crystal Symmetry;
• Sample Symmetry:
• Grid cells for output ODF;
• Up to 10 components.

For each texture component user can choose:

• volume fraction;
• FWHM for each Euler angle (phi1, phi2 and phi);
• distribution (Gauss or Lorentz).

A user can create from model ODF any model pole figures or/and any model inverse pole figures using appropriate dialog for create of APF (additional pole figures) or for IPF (inverse pole figures). Model ODF is created as a new job or as a new sample.

Choice of method of determination of volume fraction of texture components.

YES

User can use 2 methods: Integration and/or Model Function.

Calculation of volume fraction of texture components by Integration Methods.

YES

up to 10 components simultaneously.

Choice of integration ranges.

YES

For each Euler angle separately with the viewing.

The possibility of the evaluation of parameters of component peak (Integration Methods).

YES

The possibility of the choice of the components (Integration Methods).

YES

From files or from database.

Possibility of the choice of the method of calculation of volume fraction in Integration Methods.

YES

3 methods.

Display of orientation overlapping (Integration Methods).

YES

Correction of overlapping (Integration Methods).

YES

Divide ODF among overlapping orientation.

Report from calculation of volume fraction of texture components by Integration Methods.

YES

Ready to print or copy.

Calculation of volume fraction of texture components by Model Function Methods.

YES

up to 10 components simultaneously. For each texture component user can choose as initial parameters for fitting calculation: volume fraction, FWHM for each Euler angle (phi1, phi2 and phi), distribution (Gauss or Lorentz).

The possibility of the choice of the components (Model Function Methods).

YES

From files or from database.

Possibility of the choice of the mode of work during calculation of volume fraction in Model Function Methods.

YES

Automatic and Manual ('Once' step). In manual mode LaboTex calculates relative error between experimental ODF and model ODF made by user. In automatic mode LaboTex fit model parameters (angles and volume fraction) to optimal values.

Comparison of 'experimental' ODF with best fit model.

YES

LaboTex shows calculated and 'experimental' ODF in two modes:

• common area - in blue color, different area - in red color;
• 'experimental' ODF - in blue color, model ODF - red line.

User can also save calculated ODF as a new job (Option: "Save and Show") and next he can continuing ODF comparison in LaboTex 'Compare Mode'

Report from calculation of volume fraction of texture components by Model Function Method.

YES

Report is available when you save fitted model. It is ready to print, copy or view.

Components (orientations) database.

YES

100 position for each crystal system. Orientation introduced to database is also denotation of component. In texture analysis LaboTex shows all sym. equivalent positions (orientations) for orientation from database.

Introduce orientations (components) to database in Miller indices ({HKL}< UVW>).

YES

Equivalent Euler angles for {HKL}< UVW> depend on cell parameters when crystal symmetrie is lower than cubic. When user introduce orientation (component) in Miller indices LaboTex automatic calculates Euler angles on the base of cell parameters. Hence for samples with different cell parameters LaboTex shows the same orientation in Miller indices on the different places in Euler space.

Maximal/minimal value of Miller indices H,K,L,U,V,W for orientation {HKL}< UVW>

15/-15

User can set up maximal value of Miller indices in conversion from Euler angles (in the range 5 to 15).

Introduce orientations (texture components) to database in Euler angles.

YES

Introduce fiber orientations (components) to database.

YES

Display of orientation from database on the ODF and PF(s).

YES

The choice from combobox, Automatic mode, Next, Previous

Display of symmetrically equivalent position on the ODF and PF(s).

YES

The choice from combobox or from listbox.

Presentation of symmetrically equivalent position.

YES

In basic region for ODF and full Euler space for PF, in Miller indices and Euler angles.

On-line identification of the orientations (components).

YES

in Euler angles and Miller indices, ODF and pole figures (exclude IPF). In cursor position.

On-line identification of the {hkl} plane perpendicular to inverse pole figure direction.

YES

in Miller and Miller-Bravies indices (Miller-Bravies for Hexagonal and Trigonal C.S. Identification in cursor position. LaboTex displays simultenously inverse pole figure intensity.

Help in finding of near orientations.

YES

Near orientation sort by: PF/ODF,Miller indices, distance.

Compare orientation analysis. Important for educational purpose!

YES

LaboTex shows simultaneously orientation on: ODF and ODF (the same and different projection), ODF section and ODF,pole figure(s) and ODF, pole figure and ODF section.

Shows ODF/PF values using mouse.

YES

For PF LaboTex shows sum PF values under poles of orientation and separately for in option SORT.

Qualitative orientations analysis for PF/ODF.

YES/YES

Sorted orientations from database.

Report from qualitative analysis.

YES

Only for ODF. Ready to print and copy.

Creation of additional, complete pole figures (APF) from ODF.

YES

User input only HKL. Available after ODF calculation.

Creation of additional, complete inverse pole figures from ODF.

YES

User input only XYZ. Available after ODF calculation.

Export of ODF as ASCII files.

YES

Export od Pole Figures as ASCII files.

YES

Export of Inverse Pole Figures as ASCII files.

YES

Choice of convention for hexagonal system.

YES

2D and 3D pole figures presentation.

YES

Choice of pole figures plot convention

Yes

User can choose start plot pole figures from "N","E","S" or "W". User can also adjust description of pole figure axis (for example denotation 'RD') to new plot convention. ODF calculation are independent on the choice of plot convention.

Adjust of pole figures registration convention to LaboTex convention

Yes

User can choose:

• counter-clockwise;
• none rotate;
• +90 deg pole figure rotate;
• +180 deg pole figure rotate.

User can set up default for registration convention for each available format of pole figures. ODF calculation are dependent on the choice of registration convention (ODF may be shift).

Maximal number of pole figures/inverse pole figures on the window.

100

Pole figures descriptions.

YES

HKL,sample name,directions (3 characters, edited by user), type of figure. (CPF,RPF,NPF,APF)

Pole figures descriptions turn off.

YES

Separately for each description kind.

Fill option in 2D/3D presentation.

YES/YES

4 mode in fill option: normal/black/white and continuous!

User defined sets of colors.

YES

15 sets.

Isoline mode.

YES

3 mode. Automatic, manual, from user defined sets.

The possibility of change parameter of pole figures presentation.

YES

Number of isoline (maximal 14), color, color set, value, fill.

2D ODF presentation for Phi1, Phi and Phi2 projections.

YES

2D ODF presentation for section of projection.

YES

Bunge definition of Euler angles.

Yes

ODF presentation and export.

3D ODF presentation.

YES

The possibility changes of parameters of 3D ODF presentation.

YES

rotate, distance, shift, color, axis(on,off,length),parallel/perspective projection, top/bottom contour, animation (cycle rotation).

The possibility of the choice of isolines.

YES

14

Arrangements mode.

3

Automatic /optimal arrangements/, automatic /vertical close horizontal/ and custom.

Drawing basic region of PF/INV.

YES/YES

IPF in standard stereographic triangle (only for: cubic, hexagonal, trigonal and tetragonal systems)

The possibility of the save of the set of isolines.

YES

color,value and activity.

Export 2D and 3D images as bitmap.

YES

BMP or TIF format

Export 2D and 3D images by the clipboard.

YES

Bitmap.

Possibility of the choice of the resolution of the exported image.

YES

Online help.

YES

ODF section (cuts) defined by user

YES

User define two points in Euler Space  LaboTex shows ODF intensity along section defined on the base these points. User can also choose initial points from orientations database (when click on the 'Start Point' or 'End Point'  button database is available. Comparison up to 12 ODFs is possibile. User can save current parameters and/or samples.

Skeleton lines

YES

User can create such diagrams as: alpha-fiber, beta-fiber, gamma fiber etc.. User can choose skeleton lines on the base of Euler angle (Phi1, Phi or Phi2) and :

·         maximal intensity ;

·         integral intensity.

User can also change ranges in which LaboTex looking for maximal odf value or made integration (from +/-2 to +/-20 deg).

User can make comparison up to 12 of skeleton lines. User can save current parameters and/or samples.

Misorientation histograms

YES

User define start point in Euler Space from which LaboTex shows misorientation diagrams. Misorientations diagrams are calculated on the base of ODFs in range 0 to 80 deg from start point (start orientation). LaboTex shows intensity which is the releative intensity i.e.intensity relate to intensity of random sample (I=I(sample)/I(random sample)) for the same range of misorientation angle. User can make comparison up to 12 misorientations histograms. User can also change histogram step in range 1 to 10 degrees. User can save current parameters and/or samples.

Optimalization of diagrams : ODF section, Skeleton lines, Misorientation histograms, PF section (arc, radial, radial-full)

 YES

·         scale (in percent of maximal intensity value: 0.1 up 100%);

·         colors (defined by user);

·         types of lines (14 types with different dots+solid) ;

·         line options (all solid, all black, black countours) ;

·         width of lines (0 to 10 pixels) ;

·         fill.

ODFs - logical operations

 YES

For activate this option user should switch LaboTex to Compare Mode and next choose two ODFs for comparison: one in left window and second in right window (LaboTex Compare Mode). On the base these two ODFs (A - from left window and B from right window) LaboTex creates new ODF which is:

·         intersection of ODF A and ODF B,

·         diference of ODF A and ODF B (or B-A),

·         union of ODF A and ODF B,

·         sum of ODF A and ODF B,

·         ODF difference : A or B - intersection A and B,

·         inverted ODF (only for A).

New ODF is created in new Job for sample of ODF A. You can copy and paste these diagrams to other applications or you can made images in 'BMP' ot 'TIF' format (menu 'Edit').

Transformations of ODF  -

YES

There are two kinds transformations:

·         frame rotations - user can rotate sample frame about any Euler angles. This option is very important if user would like to see ODF for other (different) sample position (for example if you want see ODF for the perpendicular surface with relation to surface which was measured you should transform initial ODF about Phi=90deg). User can create change sample symmetry for new ODF.

·         builder of model rotations - (crystalites/planes rotations). In first step you build rotation model and save it. In rotation model you can choose up to 10 orientations for which you set:

o        ranges of Euler angle around center of orientation (and for symmetrically equivalent positions);

o        vector "hkl" around which will be rotate crystalites/planes (only these which are included in ranges chosen by user);

o        rotation angle;

o        percent of rotated crystalites/planes (from 0 to 100%).

In second step you choose rotation model and make ODF transformation.

LaboTex calculates new ODF which is results transformation of initial ODF.

New ODF is created in new job for sample of initial ODF.

Generation of single orientations

YES

LaboTex creates set of single orientations on the base of current ODF. User can choose number of single orientations from 10000 to 9999999. This option is important for user which modelling deformation (VCS users) etc.; User can also generate random set of single orientation using this option. SOR file creates by LaboTex user can input as a new sample and he can make ODF calculation.

Pole figures sections (cuts)

YES

User defines start and end points on the pole figure and Labotex shows intensity along this section.
There are following cuts available:

• 'Arc' (in range 0 to 360 degrees) ;
• 'Radial' (in range 0 to 90 degrees);
• 'Radial (full)' (in range 90 - 0 - 90 degrees) .

LaboTex shows position of section line on the pole figure when button 'View' is pressed. Up to 12 pole figures can be comparised. All information about comparised PFs are displayed in infor window from left side.
All pole figures which section are displayed have to be choosen before button '2D' has been pressed. (if you choose more than 12 pole figures then LaboTex shows only first 12 pole figures sections). There are many options to optimalize quality of diagrams :

• scale (in percent of maximal intensity value: 0.1 up 100%) ;
• colors (defined by user);
• types of lines (14 types with different dots+solid) ;
• line options (all solid, all black, black countours) ;
• width of lines (0 to 10 pixels) ;
• fill.

User can also save current parameters. User can copy and paste these diagrams to other applications or you can made images in 'BMP' ot 'TIF' format (menu 'Edit').

On-line view of alpha (radial angle), beta (azimuthal angle) and pole figure value in cursor position od mouse.

YES

LaboTex display this data in format: (alpha,beta) PF='value of PF'.

User defined grid for pole figures.

YES

User can define grid for alpha angle and/or grid for beta angle of PF.

Manuals/Technical Reports.

YES

• Short Introduction to LaboTex
• Menu and Toolbars Commands
• Determination of Volume Fraction of Texture Components Using LaboTex - Integration Methods
• Determination of Volume Fraction of Texture Components Using LaboTex - Model Functions Method
• Pole Figure: Registration and Plot Convention
• The Nomenclature of Inverse Pole Figures Use in LaboTex
• LaboTex: Modelling of ODF, Pole Figures and Inverse Pole Figures
• Fundamentals of 3-D Texture Analysis
• Texture Analysis on the Base of the EBSD Data
• LaboTex: Skeleton Lines and Misorientation Diagrams
• Hexagonal Axes: Conversions and Conventions

Examples.

YES

Following examples are available:

• Examples for all crystal symmetry
• Examples for all sample symmetry
• Example for high resolution pole figures and ODF (1x1 deg)
• Examples for fiber texture (in demo version)
• Additional examples (download from labotex WEB pages)

Demo version.

YES

Only old version 2.1.012

Support.

YES

Free e-mail support/updates 24 months

Protection.

YES

HASP Key: to Parallel Port or USB

Minimal system configuration:

Processor PENTIUM IV 2 GHz or higher, 1 GB HD space, graphic card resolution 1024x768, CD-ROM drive. OpenGL Graphic Card is required for 3D View in "Continuous" fill mode. USB port.

Recommended system configuration:

Processor Athlon 64 3500/ PENTIUM IV 3 GHz or higher, 10 GB HD space, graphic card resolution 1280x1024 (+OpenGL), CD-ROM drive. In the case the data are measured in the grid less than 5x5 degrees, the double increase of the disk space is recommended, USB port.