This module makes use of the PFMAT utility by either calling it directly or by processing a predefined file.

PFMAT allows the user to access the materials database to add, edit, or view the data. The data stored in the database define the monotonic and cyclic properties for materials. The cyclic properties include stress-life, strain-life, cyclic stress-strain and crack growth rate curves.

This selection brings up a form that allows the user to create and edit MAT files directly from the GUI. Selecting the Apply button on the form reads the specified MAT file into the materials database creating the material defined in the file.