Define Diffuses: Creating Properties for Rough Finish That Diffuses Light
Question I would like to model a plastic object with a rough finish that diffuses light. How can I create the properties for this in TracePro?
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Number of pixels in Irradiance Maps, Plot Points in Candela Distribution Plots, and Smoothing
Question When viewing an Irradiance Map or a Candela Plot, I find that changing the settings for Number of Pixels, Plot Points, or Smoothing causes the results to vary significantly. How do I know what are the proper settings, and how do I know if I have traced enough rays?
Changing user defined surface properties
Question Suppose I have assigned a user-defined surface property to some of my surfaces. Then at a later date, I wish to modify that property with the property editor. Do I need to re-select the surface property for each surface, or does the new property get established automatically? Synopsis ...
TracePro Macros - Getting Started
Question I would like to make use of the macro language in TracePro, how do I get started?
Error message: Material property cannot be applied to thin sheet body
Question I imported a CAD file. Now I am trying to apply a Material Property to one of the objects, but I get the following error message: Material property cannot be applied to a thin sheet body! Why won't TracePro allow the property to be applied? Synopsis Error message: Material property cannot...
LabVIEW Trial: Incompatibility Issues with National Instruments LabVIEW Software and Sentinel Keytag Driver for OSLO and TracePro
Question When installing TracePro or OSLO, I get an error message that the Sentinel Drivers failed to install. How do I resolve this?
Material not found in Material Properties Database
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Obtaining a Sag Table from a Reflector
Question I have created an Elliptical Reflector in TracePro, and the ray trace results look good. Now, I need a Sag Table to send out to have the Reflector manufactured. How do I get this data? Synopsis Obtaining a Sag Table from a Reflector Solution You can perform a Grid Raytrace with a...
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,...
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...