Question When I'm optimizing or performing an analysis on a lens, I sometimes get an error message that indicates: Warning: reference ray trace failed. What is the problem? How do I correct it?" Synopsis What is a reference raytrace failure and how to correct it Symptoms In versions of OSLO prior...
Question "I am using a Gradium gradient index material (from Lightpath Technologies) in my system. When I use it in a regular way, it works fine. However, when I " invert" it so that I can insert a mirror before it, it doesn't appear to work properly. What is wrong? NOTE: "Invert" is a command in...
Question I have selected File/Import Lens File/Zemax, selected a Zemax file, but it fails to open. What can I do to open the file? Synopsis Problem importing Zemax files into OSLO Symptoms Zemax file fails to open in OSLO. One possible cause of this problem is that the Zemax file (.zmx) is in...
Question I notice in the Optimization Conditions dialog box (see the menu item "Optimize>>Optimization Conditions"), that I can apply field, pupil and color weighting functions. How can I do this? Synopsis Applying a color weighting function during optimization Symptoms You can apply a custom...
Question I'm trying to add dialog boxes to my CCL program. How do I do this?
Question "I am attempting to use the Pixelated Object analysis in OSLO ("Source>>Pixelated Object..."). But it seems that no matter what *.IMA source file I choose from the list in the dialog box, the analysis is performed using the first source listed in the list. Why is this working this way?"
Question I am trying to draw multiple configurations superposed on the same lens drawing (without resetting the graphics window). I am using the cfg, drl and drr commands, but I can't seem to get the window to stop erasing between the drawing of the different configurations. How can I do this? ...
Question This routine as used for the SPIE paper on OSLO splines to create ABC spline data from a sag table. Synopsis SPIE Spline CCL Symptoms Groot
Question How do I access the Lens Catalog Database if I want to use it as a new OSLO lens? Synopsis Accessing the Lens Catalog Database for a new lens Solution "To access the Lens Catalog Database as a new lens in OSLO, Select " File>>New Lens..." from the OSLO menu Click the Catalog Lens button...
Question I notice in the Optimization Conditions dialog box (see the menu item "Optimize>>Optimization Conditions"), that I can apply field, pupil and color weighting functions. How can I do this? Synopsis Applying a pupil weighting function during optimization Symptoms You can apply a custom pupil...
