Question When I start a new lens and open up the Wavelength Data editor, I note that there are three wavelengths defined by default. How do I add or subtract wavelengths? Synopsis How to add or subtract wavelengths in an optical system Solution Once you are in the Wavelength Data editor (you can...
Question Whenever I perform an analysis in OSLO, OSLO analyzes the on-axis field point. How do I perform an analysis for an off-axis field point? Synopsis Performing analysis for an off-axis field point Solution "For many analyses options in OSLO, you can choose a particular field point when you...
Question I tried exporting an OSLO design to a CAD file format, but I am having trouble seeing the file in my CAD program. I am using AutoCAD 2000. Do you have any suggestions? Synopsis Exporting an OSLO design to a CAD program Symptoms The biggest problem that OSLO users encounter is to remember...
Question I would like a good eye model that I can use in OSLO. One with enough precision that it actually models the gradient material in the lens. Do you have anything like this? Synopsis Eye model from Liou and Brennan (JOSA A, 1997) Solution There are some good eye models in Bruce Walker's book...
Question Is there a way to extract numerical values from a 2D wavefront map? All I seem to be able to do is generate a 2D wavefront map plot. Synopsis Extracting 2D wavefront map data Solution A new command (GWF) was added in the 6.2.2a release of OSLO to perform just the task you are requesting....
Question I want to temporarily delete or hide certain surfaces in my system, but I want to bring them back later without having to re-enter them. How do I do this in OSLO? Synopsis Applying and using the SKIP TO surface parameter Workaround OSLO allows you to implement a "skip to" parameter on...
Question How can I set up a single shared material (glass) catalog which can be accessed by other OSLO users in my company?
Question I want to tilt and decenter a group of surfaces (or a component group) without affecting the surfaces after the group. When I try to do adjust the first surface of the component group, all surfaces after that initial surface are affected. How do I restrict the tilts and decenters so that...
Question I tried to run an analysis option in OSLO with ever increasing calculation resolution. However, at a certain point, OSLO doesn't appear to be able to do the analysis and appears just to hang. I have to force OSLO to stop by using the MS Windows Task Manager. What is happening? How can I...
Question I have a set of "base" operands I would like to import to other lens files. Since "copy" and "paste" do not work in Operands Data Editor between two lens files, how do I import my operand set to other lens files? Synopsis Using a custom operand set Solution The first step is to identify...
