Posts about: TracePro (14)
Material not found in Material Properties Database
Question We need to simulate a plastic material (PMMA, PC). What materials in the TracePro Properties database should we use in order to have an accurate simulation? Synopsis Material not found in Material Properties Database Solution "There are materials in the plastic catalog that are equivalent...
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...
30. Efficient Luminaire Design
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...
Raytrace Report - Virtual Memory values do not agree with Windows Task Manager
Question Raytrace Report - Virtual Memory values do not agree with Windows Task Manager Synopsis Raytrace Report - Virtual Memory values do not agree with Windows Task Manager Solution "....., you had inquired about the apparent disagreement between the TracePro Raytrace Report and the memory data...
Scaling geometry imported from STEP or IGES
Question "I imported a single object into TracePro from a STEP file. Next, I tried to scale it leaving the ""Scale position"" box unchecked, but the position appears to have scaled anyway. Why?" Synopsis Scaling geometry imported from STEP or IGES Symptoms "When an object is created in TracePro, or...
23. Modeling, Analyzing, and Optimizing Solar Collection Systems
CAD options for import into TracePro
Question I have a question on the import of 3D models from Pro-E and I-deas into TracePro. The TracePro manual has a small section that deals with the translation settings at a file export from a 3D CAD program, but we still find that similar models, imported in similar fashions can be very...