Posts about: TracePro (13)

Does the TracePro Properties Database get overwritten when installing a software update?

Question I'm not 100% sure, but I think that each time I apply an update for TracePro, the materials I have custom defined disappear and I have to re-define them again. Is it possible that the upgrade overwrites the TracePro materials database, and if it's so, how should I store my materials so...

Using TracePro Volume Flux data in LASCAD

Question I am running LASCAD, and would like to import TracePro Volume Flux data. Will it work? Synopsis Using TracePro Volume Flux data in LASCAD Solution A TracePro customer has reported success generating volumetric flux data in TracePro and importing it into LASCAD. LASCAD is ready to accept...

CIE Plots

Question In Analysis/Irradiance Options/Map Data/Quantities to plot, there are a lot of map types to select. Could you provide some information about "CIE(xy)" and "CIE(u'v')" or their applications in optics?

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?

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...

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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?