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TracePro Three-Day Training

 Days 1 and 2 of our Introduction to TracePro training is an excellent option for users who have little or no experience with TracePro, as well as long-time users. The feedback we receive from this training is that everyone learns something new. We will cover all aspects of TracePro during these two days. In the first day of this two-day course we will take a TracePro model from beginning to end, starting with importing, defining, and modifying the geometry, then applying properties, defining sources, running the raytrace, and analyzing the results. Day 2 will focus on more advanced features in TracePro such as custom property creation, the macro language, Importance Sampling, advanced raytrace options, and the TracePro utilities. 

Day 3 is our course on Optimization in TracePro. This intensive hands-on course will cover the theory behind optimization and then provide a full overview of the Interactive Optimizer available in TracePro. All aspects of the optimization process, including creating the geometry, applying properties, setting up sources, and defining optimization targets will be addressed. After that we will work though several optimization examples featuring lenses, reflectors, and light guides. Additional hands-on examples will be presented including tolerancing with the optimizer and using the optimizer to select the best surface and/or material properties to meet a user defined goal. 

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

Day 1: Introduction to TracePro

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

Introduction to TracePro

  • Introduction to TracePro
  • Ray tracing Overview and Principles
  • Importing geometry and creating geometry in TracePro
  • Applying properties
  • Defining sources
  • Ray tracing
  • Analyzing the results

Day 2: Introduction to TracePro

Expand your skillset with advanced tools and automation:

Introduction to TracePro

  • Review of Day 1 and Questions
  • Creating custom properties
  • The Scheme macro language and macro recorder
  • Importance Sampling
  • Raytrace options and settings
  • Additional analysis tools including ray tables and path sorting
  • TracePro utilities

Day 3: Optimization with TracePro

Expand your skillset with advanced tools and automation:

Optimization with TracePro

  • Principles of optimization 
  • Overview of the Interactive Optimizer in TracePro
  • Creating geometry in the optimizer
  • Defining variables
  • Defining optimization goals and targets
  • Optimization examples including lens, reflector, and light guide examples
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

The Venue

The International TracePro training will be held at TH Köln, Deutz Campus, Cologne, Germany and taught in English language. Tuition includes all materials, use of a computer with TracePro installed, beverages, refreshments, and lunch. Attendees must make their own accommodation arrangements.