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TracePro Two-Day Training

We're excited to announce the return of our in-person training classes. These 8-hour sessions provide a unique opportunity to learn and interact with the instructor and other students. Don't miss out on the networking benefits that come from in-person training. 

Our two-day TracePro training program provides a comprehensive understanding of the software's features and capabilities, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to use TracePro on a daily basis. Our TracePro International training classes are in-person, instructor-led sessions that combine lectures and hands-on examples. Digital copies of the course materials will be provided. Subject to change without notice. 

 

Day 1: Introduction to Core Concepts & Tools

Get started with TracePro’s intuitive interface and build a solid foundation in:

  • Introduction to TracePro

  • Solid Modeling in TracePro

  • Applying Properties

  • Defining Light Sources

  • Raytracing

  • Analyzing the results

  • Making custom properties

  • Advanced analysis tools

  • Examples and exercises

Day 2: Optimization & Stray Light Analysis

Expand your skillset with advanced tools and automation:

  • Introduction to the Interactive Optimizer

  • Optimization methodology

  • Optimization examples and exercises

  • Introduction to the Scheme macro language

  • Using the Scheme macro recorder

  • Scheme examples and exercises

  • Introduction to Stray Light Analysis

  • Stray light analysis tools in TracePro

  • Stray light analysis examples and exercises

DAY 1

Core Concepts & Tools

 

Get started with TracePro’s intuitive interface and build a solid foundation in:

Solid modeling techniques within TracePro

Applying and customizing material properties

Defining light sources and raytracing fundamentals

Analyzing simulation results effectively

Advanced analysis tools and creating custom optical properties

Practice with guided examples and real-world exercises

DAY 2

Optimization, Scripting & Stray Light

 

Expand your skillset with advanced tools and automation:

Interactive Optimizer introduction and methodology

Hands-on optimization examples and best practices

Scheme macro scripting: record, edit, and run macros

Automating workflows with scripting exercises

Stray light analysis tools and techniques

In-depth stray light examples from real design scenarios

By the end of this course, attendees will be equipped to model, analyze, optimize, and automate complex optical systems using TracePro.

The Venue

The International TracePro training will be held at Technische Hochschule Köln, Deutz Campus, Betzdorfer Str. 2, 50679 Cologne, Germany. Tuition includes all materials, use of a computer with TracePro installed, beverages, refreshments and lunch.

Attendees must make their own accommodation arrangements, here are some suggestions close to the venue: Deutz-Kalker Str. 52, 50679 Köln, Theodor-Hürth-Str. 2-4, 50679 Köln and Gummersbacher Str. 6, 50679 Köln.