Explore

You can use MI Explore to find and work with the data that is present in your databases.

This section contains the following topics:

Searching for data
You can search for records in MI Explore by adding search terms and criteria. All records that include the search terms, and match the search criteria are returned, and can be displayed as a list, a scatter plot, or a curve.
Viewing datasheets
Open a record datasheet to view all of the material property data.
Favorites
Favorite materials can be added to personal lists of records, allowing them to be accessed later. Favorites Lists can be published and made available to other users (for example, as an 'Approved Materials List').
Creating records
New records can be added to your database if you have the correct permissions to do so.
Comparing records
The Compare Records feature allows you to view datasheets for up to 10 different records side by side, for easy comparison.
Editing data
If you have the correct permissions, you can edit data in MI Explore.
Exporting Material Cards
Granta MI exporters can export material card information for use in CAD, CAE, or PLM applications such as Abaqus/CAE, ANSYS Workbench, CATIA, Creo, and Nastran. All data types except file and picture data can be exported.
Exporting data to Excel
You can export data to an Excel workbook, where users with no knowledge of Granta MI, or the structure of the information that must be supplied, can review and update data, or enter new data in Microsoft Excel.
Running reports
Where reports from the MI Reports package are installed in your Granta MI system, you may be able to run reports that analyze different aspects of product design and risk.
Data views
A data view in MI Explore defines which database, record properties, and application features are visible. Data views are configured by your MI Data Administrator to provide you with a focused view of relevant data.
Version-controlled data
In version-controlled Tables, the process by which updates to records and data are published is controlled, ensuring that users in your organization have the latest data that is both approved and authorized, while retaining history for traceability purposes.
Link Visualizer
You can use Link Visualizer to view selected records, explore their links to other records in your database, and build up a graphic visualization that shows the relationships between records.

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