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...
Question What lens catalogs are currently available in OSLO 6.1? Synopsis Catalog Lens Vendors Solution "OSLO 6.1 contains lens catalog data from 8 different vendors. They are: EDMUND - Edmund Industrial Optics www.edmundoptics.com GLT - GelTech Inc. (acquired by LightPath, see link below) JML - ...
Question When I exchange OSLO lens files between Unix and Windows platforms (I sometimes run OSLO on Unix, using Windows emulation software), I notice that my optical prescription has many air spaces between the surfaces of my original design. What is going on? How do I stop this? Synopsis Extra...
OSLO 25.1 Released - 22 July, 2025 STEP 1 - Download and install OSLO OSLO Premium Installer STEP 2 - Download and install on Network License Servers Lambda Network License Server Installer STEP 3 - Request OSLO License launch the software and select the option to request a Trial License,...
Question Do you have directions for setting up Fresnel lens in OSLO?
Question I want to vary the aspheric coefficients of a surface during optimization, but I can't seem to choose the aspheric coefficients when I try to assign variables for that surface. What is wrong? Synopsis Assigning aspheric coefficients as variables for optimization Solution "OSLO requires...
Question "What does "vignetting" mean as it applies to optical design?" Synopsis Definition: vignetting Solution "An optical ray is vignetted when it passes through (or would have passed through) the limiting aperture of an optical system (the system Aperture Stop), but instead gets blocked by some...
