{"id":1343,"date":"2026-10-07T17:26:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-07T08:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/en\/?page_id=1343"},"modified":"2026-10-20T15:49:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T06:49:33","slug":"tfcalc-v5-0-release","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/en\/tfcalc\/tfcalc-v5-0-release\/","title":{"rendered":"TFCalc v5.0 Release"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#0085c736\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bottomline\">Press Releases<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-nostyle\"><strong>HULINKS Announces Major Version Upgrade of Optical Thin Film Design Software: TFCalc V5.0 to Launch on October 27, 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Featuring a Comprehensive UI Overhaul, 3D Plotting, 64-Bit Architecture, and Newly Introduced Academic Pricing<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TOKYO, JAPAN \u2014 October 8, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 HULINKS Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroki Uchiyama), a developer and distributor of scientific software and a wholly owned subsidiary of ARGO GRAPHICS Inc. (Chairman and CEO: Yoshimaro Fujisawa), today announced the upcoming release of <strong>TFCalc V5.0<\/strong>, a major version upgrade of its optical thin film design, analysis, and optimization software, scheduled for official release on <strong>October 27, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/software\/tfcalc\/HULINKS-Announces-TFCalc-V5.0-for-Optical-Thin-Film-Design.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-bottomline\">TFCalc v5.0 Release<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>After more than two decades, TFCalc is undergoing its major version upgrade. TFCalc Version 5 features a completely revamped user interface and significantly improved usability, all while retaining the full functionality of previous versions. This new release enables an intuitive and efficient design workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u203b Scheduled Release Date: Late October 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-nostyle has-liquid-dark-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-fb4a012d9f97c1964f10d5e888afb1d3\"><strong>Key Features &amp; System Enhancements<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-233d3f6865cc092d7f62a7b3842aa381\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong>Multi-Document Interface (MDI)<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When working on multiple thin-film designs simultaneously in V3, identifying which window corresponded to which design was difficult. V5 adopts a Multi-Document Interface, ensuring that all information required for each TFCalc instance is contained within a single, unified window.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_MDI-1024x550.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6cf0aa4ebaa1d70e60cb63419dc44294\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong>Excel-like User Interface<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The tabular windows used for configuring layer structures, targets, and material data have been completely redesigned to enable editing with an experience similar to Microsoft Excel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Direct cell selection and input: Edit using the F2 key; navigate using the Enter or Tab keys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Range selection via dragging or by clicking row and column headers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Auto-fill function by dragging the fill handle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Direct Copy &amp; Paste integration with Microsoft Excel using Ctrl+C \/ Ctrl+V.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seamless import of layer thickness tables or dispersion data created in other software simply by pasting them into TFCalc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-86b8cad48a89d47f857240bdeea103ba\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong><strong>Full Support for Undo \/ Redo<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Version 5 offers full support for &#8220;Undo&#8221; and &#8220;Redo&#8221; (Ctrl+Z \/ Ctrl+Y). You can instantly undo actions such as cell input, layer insertion or deletion, editing of material lists or targets, and changes to environment, light source, or detector settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_ExcelUI1.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:798px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Column width adjustments and row\/column swaps can also be undone.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_ExcelUI2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46306\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-38ad4728155a9b16bc547a985951aab0\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong><strong>Enhanced 2D Plotting Capabilities<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>2D plot displays now support color-coded visualization of saved results, the drawing of auxiliary lines, and the display of coordinates at the mouse cursor position. Additionally, users can display preset auxiliary lines on the plot and overlay target plots alongside active target settings.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_2DPlot.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-32c3a2efad881bbffe55736dc377f661\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong>3D Plots \u2014 Simultaneous Analysis of Wavelength and Incident Angle<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Spectral characteristics\u2014previously examined by switching between angles\u2014can now be visualized as a 3D surface (Wavelength \u00d7 Angle of Incidence \u00d7 Characteristic Value) within a single view. This enables a new design workflow where the overall trends of angular dependence can be grasped before performing detailed adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interactive controls: Freely rotate, zoom, and pan using the mouse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross-section display: View cross-sections at any specific wavelength or incident angle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced display features: Supports floor projections, grids, legends, and target overlays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export capabilities: Save plots as image files, print directly, or copy to clipboard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_3DPlot.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-7be2b9fcfb7281657396afab4407f3ec\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong><strong>Japanese &amp; English Bilingual Support<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The user interface fully supports Japanese, allowing seamless switching between English and Japanese languages.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_JP.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46300\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>English Edition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_ENGLISH-1024x495.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46302\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Japanese Edition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_JP_UI-1024x492.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46303\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-6612b6bb9dd568bd975f5f0880d4168c\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 98%)\"><strong><strong>Revamped Color Chart Functionality<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Color charts, previously restricted to black-and-white displays, now feature true color coding for superior visual clarity. Users retain the option to switch back to the classic display mode.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_COLOR.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-02d9ad49f2790c6ce0f6d1281b05efc6\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong><strong>Material Filtering Function<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When dealing with a vast number of materials, users can set filter criteria based on refractive index (N) and extinction coefficient (K) relative to wavelength to quickly identify specific optical materials.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/software\/tfcalc\/TFCalc_v5_FILTERING.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-dotpattern has-liquid-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-b11988d9b76d331522c8014cf3819f6f\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(0,133,199) 0%,rgba(0,133,199,0.24) 100%)\"><strong>And more\u2026<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Native 64-bit Architecture: Rebuilt from the ground up for modern high-performance computing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expanded Field Lengths: Material names and other text fields expanded to 50 characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calculation Mode Toggle: Switch flexibly between \u201cSpeed-Priority\u201d and \u201cAccuracy-Priority\u201d calculation engines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parallel Installation: Supports side-by-side installation alongside an existing TFCalc V3.6 environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full Backward Compatibility: Open, edit, and save TFCalc V3.6 file formats seamlessly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-nostyle has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b69497565403d1dfa9cd5144a418f8d\" style=\"color:#0693e3;font-size:30px\"><strong>System Requirements &amp; Technical Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Operating System<\/td><td>Windows 11 (64-bit native application)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Graphics Requirements<\/td><td>Requires graphics card\/environment supporting OpenGL 3.2 or later<br>(mandatory for 3D plot rendering)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-nostyle has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-826de79a4e4b33b7e77175df4b4327db\" style=\"color:#0693e3;font-size:30px\"><strong>Product Pricing &amp; Trial Application<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022 Product Inquiries &amp; Pricing:<\/strong><br>\u3000For detailed pricing information, please contact <strong>soft.sales@hulinks.co.jp<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\u2022 Trial Application URL: <\/strong><br>\u3000To apply for an evaluation copy or trial license, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulinks.co.jp\/en\/contact\/tfcalc-quote-demo-request\/\">TFCalc Demo Request<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: When filling out the trial request form online, please enter &#8216;V5 Request&#8217; in the remarks field to ensure prompt handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Releases HULINKS Announces Major Version Upgrade of Optical Thin Film Design Software: TFCalc V5.0 to Launch on October 27, 2026 Featuring a Comprehensive UI Overhaul, 3D Plotting, 64-Bit Architecture, and Newly Introduced Academic Pricing TOKYO, JAPAN \u2014 October 8, 2026 \u2014 HULINKS Inc. 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