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Importing Bitmap (bmp) files as a source
Question Is it possible that TracePro can import a BMP file (i.e. a color picture ) as a light source? and what should I do? Synopsis Importing Bitmap (bmp) files as a source Solution There is an optional Bitmap Source Module that can be used to create source files from bmp and other image files,...
Creating a private lens library using OSLO's database function
Question I have read through the online help page introducing how to create a private lens database, but I am still lost. How do I specify which folders or directories I want to be included in my private lens database?
Performing fiber-to-fiber coupling in OSLO
Question I would like to simulate fiber-to-fiber coupling. How can I do this in OSLO? Synopsis Performing fiber-to-fiber coupling in OSLO Solution "Fiber-to-fiber coupling is achieved by performing a series of steps in OSLO: Model the end of the initial fiber as a beam waist using the...
TracePro is not responding
EXPLANATION/CLARIFICATION The message "TracePro is not responding" may appear in the Title Bar of the TracePro Application Window. The message and location strongly suggest (1) that something is wrong, and (2) that the message was generated by TracePro, but that is not the case. This message is...
Spectrometer Design for Offner Imaging Systems
Question "This routine provides a graphical interface to design Offner imaging spectrometers. It is based on the sliders of Joseph M. Howard (see ref. 1) and is an implementation in OSLO ccl programing language of the equations presented in ref. 2.References:1. J.M. Howard, "Optical design using...
Difference in optimization options (OSLO, GENII etc.)
Question Could you briefly explain the difference in your different optimization options(OSLO, GENII etc.)? Synopsis The difference in optimization options (OSLO, GENII etc.) Solution In order to perform an optimization in OSLO, you need to have an "Error Function" consisting of operands. The user...
Raytrace Report - Virtual Memory values do not agree with Windows Task Manager
Question Raytrace Report - Virtual Memory values do not agree with Windows Task Manager Synopsis Raytrace Report - Virtual Memory values do not agree with Windows Task Manager Solution "....., you had inquired about the apparent disagreement between the TracePro Raytrace Report and the memory data...
Scaling geometry imported from STEP or IGES
Question "I imported a single object into TracePro from a STEP file. Next, I tried to scale it leaving the ""Scale position"" box unchecked, but the position appears to have scaled anyway. Why?" Synopsis Scaling geometry imported from STEP or IGES Symptoms "When an object is created in TracePro, or...
OSLO Optical System Setup
OSLO allows you great flexibility in setting up an optical system for optimization, analysis, or tolerancing. Environmental temperature, pressure Variety of solves and pickups for curvature and thickness specifications Aperture Specification: Variety of solves and pickups Optional aperture...