In Analysis Mode the user can view results such as Irradiance/Illuminance Maps, Candela Plots, Polarization Maps, and many other analysis tools on any surface of the model after the raytrace is finished. Analysis Mode does not require users to predefine the surfaces where they want to see the results. This is a great feature when you may not know what surfaces you want to see the results on before running the raytrace.
In addition to the ability to see analysis results on every surface in the model, Analysis Mode will display the rays after the raytrace and give you access to additional analysis tools such as Ray Histories.
One limitation of Analysis Mode is that it is possible to run out of RAM when tracing a very large number of rays. For these applications TracePro offers the Simulation Mode raytrace option. We will talk about the Simulation Mode raytrace in our next video.
A good option is to start with Analysis Mode so that you can see the rays and where they are going so that you can make sure the model is set up correctly. Then, if you need to trace more rays, you can easily switch to Simulation Mode.
The Analysis Mode raytrace in TracePro gives you the flexibility to see the analysis results on any surface in your model, saving you time and increasing your productivity.