Data Downloads
Users of COMSOL MULTIPHYSICS software can now export technical datasheets from MatWeb's collection
in the COMSOL material library format. This is a new feature of our Premium membership available
for only $99.95 for a one year subscription!
A complete list of Premium features and membership options is available
here. Users can create and export libraries of 20 materials at a time in COMSOL
material library format from MatWeb's collection of over 180,000 material data sheets.
The appropriate property values in the correct units are automatically added to the file with ease and accuracy.
New Registration
Download an example in COMSOL v3 or COMSOL v4 format
(right click and "save as")
(Installation Instructions Here)
Express Instructions
(Instructions for Full Export Capabilities)
- Register as a Premium member and then log in to MatWeb.
- Perform a Search: Run a search using any of MatWeb's search options.
Check the box next to the material data sheet names on the search result to add that material to your active Folder for export. You may add up to 20 to each library folder, using the results of multiple searches.
- From atop a search results page, select "Export to COMSOL" in the "Other Tasks" drop-down box. Choose the version of COMSOL you use.
- A window will open asking you to save a file. Save the file in a place you'll remember. This example's file is
available for free at the top of the page.
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Import the file into COMSOL v3:
- Click "Options" and select "Materials/Coefficients Library"
- Click "Add Library" to add a new library file.
- Find the location you saved the file from MatWeb and select it. Click "open," and then click "OK" to make the new library available.
Import the file into COMSOL v4:
- Keep in mind that COMSOL will point to this file, so save your files in a folder you'll remember with unique file names.
- Click "Options" and select "Material Browser"
- Click the "Add New Library" button. A file explorer window will open
- Change the file type to .xml, and find the location you saved the file from MatWeb and select it. Click "save" and the library will appear
- Click here for more detailed import instructions
Detailed Instructions
- Register as a Premium member and then log in to MatWeb.
- Visit the Advanced Search interface or any search results page.
This is one place where users create and maintain Folders (for exporting and comparing material data).
- Create a new Folder: The next step to the export process is to create a new Folder, or use the default "My Folder".
Find the Use Folder section, Select "New" from the "Other Tasks" list, Type in a name in the "New Folder Name" field, and
click the "Save Changes" button. You can create up to five folders with up to 20 data sheets per folder.
You can name and populate these different folders based on a type of material, specific projects, or other systems
that you find useful. If you have previously created folders, then you can select them from this same interface.
- Perform a Search: Run a search using any of MatWeb's search options.
This example uses a search phrase of "gold." The results of the search contain a check box next to the material names.
- Check the boxes of the data sheets you wish to add to the active library.
You may add up to 20 to each library, using the results of multiple searches.
- View/Manage your Folders by selecting "Manage Folders" from the "Other Tasks" list.
- Select your Viewing Mode:
On this Manage Folders page, you will select the mode you wish to view your folder -
Comparison mode, COMSOL 3.x Mode, or several others. This example will continue using the COMSOL 3.x viewing mode.
Select "COMSOL 3.x" from the manage mode list, and click the "Manage" button. Note that from this page you can also
add a comment, empty, or completely delete folders.
- Using COMSOL Mode: In COMSOL viewing mode, you will see a list of the materials
in your folder.
Options accessed from this page include:
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