| Mapping DDE data items to ZOS-API methods |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661838223891 |
| MATLAB & ZOS-API - webinar |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712703214483 |
| Mechanics of an Ansys Workflow: OpticStudio - Speos - Creo Parametric |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661857869587 |
| Methods for analyzing MTF in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661772706835 |
| Methods for stray light analysis in OpticStudio - webinar |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071117166867 |
| Modeling a Flash Lidar System - Part 1 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661776969363 |
| Modeling a Flash Lidar System - Part 2 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661830678803 |
| Modeling a lens that is telecentric in image space |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661811743251 |
| Modeling a white light source using the Phosphor DLL |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071116876051 |
| Modeling frustrated total internal reflection in Non-Sequential mode |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661790921619 |
| Modeling high order laser beams in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071103262611 |
| Modeling Laser Beam Propagation in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661851822099 |
| Modeling optics with realistic edge apertures |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661783548563 |
| Modeling Photoluminescence in OpticStudio: A Photoluminescent Solar Concentrator |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661835007123 |
| Modeling Rotationally Symmetric Irregularity (RSI) with the API |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661843967635 |
| Modelling a holographic waveguide for Augmented Reality (AR) systems: part 1 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661776136723 |
| Modelling a holographic waveguide for Augmented Reality (AR) systems: part 2 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661765052051 |
| Modelling of a Shack-Hartmann Sensor for eye aberration evaluation |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661758991891 |
| Multibeam interference simulation using Zemax OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661995409683 |
| Navigating the ZOS-API Syntax Help document - Part 1 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661832642963 |
| Navigating the ZOS-API Syntax Help document - Part 2 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661855879315 |
| Navigating the ZOS-API Syntax Help document - Part 3 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661870009875 |
| NSC Sag Map Tool Usage |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661964469267 |
| Ophthalmic lens design |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661793853587 |
| Optical Zoom based on Alvarez Freeform Elements |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661829004691 |
| OpticStudio Gaussian Beam FAQ |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661812677395 |
| OpticStudio Legacy Version System Requirements |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712658653971 |
| OpticStudio models of the human eye |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661769673747 |
| OpticStudio narcissus analysis macro |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071088859667 |
| OpticStudio STAR Module - Data import and analysis tutorial |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661747694611 |
| Optimization of Exit Pupil Expander with 2D out-coupler |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661781902227 |
| Optimization using a ZPL Macro: the ZPLM operand |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071134436883 |
| Optimizing for MTF performance using Contrast Optimization |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661802617491 |
| Optomechanical Tolerancing and Systems Engineering - Mechanical Pivot Points |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661839385875 |
| Overview of photoluminescence simulation in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661818720403 |
| PanDao Exporter Tool |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661871693587 |
| Paraxial vs. Real pupils in optical system |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661958583571 |
| Performance targets of illumination design |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661757750035 |
| Performing Partially Coherent Image Analysis |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661995925651 |
| Polarization-sensitive scattering in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071054161427 |
| Programming custom light sources and uniform deviates |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071068207507 |
| Quantifying Veiling Glare |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661834100627 |
| Realistic modeling of relief-type diffractive intraocular lenses using User-Defined Surface DLLs |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661748976531 |
| Required OpticStudio version and language for using ZOS-API |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661798552595 |
| Resolution of diffraction-limited imaging systems using the point spread function |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661979278227 |
| Resolving network license issues on client machines (Zemax Legacy) |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712687808147 |
| Rotation Matrix and Tilt About X/Y/Z in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661777200403 |
| Sample code for ZOS-API users |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661773562899 |
| Setting OpticStudio to use an advanced graphics card |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712687662355 |
| Should I use the ZOS-API or ZPL? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071051191699 |
| Simulating diffraction efficiency of a volume holographic grating using Kogelnik’s method |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661738883219 |
| Simulating diffraction efficiency of surface-relief grating using the RCWA method |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661666095891 |
| Simulating Purple Fringing Using Sensor RGB Response |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661840070675 |
| Simulation of Volume Holographic Grating Using Rigorous Coupled-Wave Analysis Method |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661816933139 |
| Simulation of Young's interference experiment via geometric ray tracing in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661828176147 |
| Single-mode fiber coupling in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661682185107 |
| Some of my analysis windows remain hidden. How to make OS show them? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071099888787 |
| Speos and Zemax Source file converter |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071106808595 |
| STAR Active RBM Feature |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661870879635 |
| STAR Symmetry Tool |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661856972563 |
| STAR Tools in OpticStudio: Ansys Mechanical Data Export Extension |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661746128787 |
| STOP Analysis of high-power laser systems - part 1 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661793172755 |
| STOP Analysis of high-power laser systems - part 2 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661786005779 |
| STOP Analysis of high-power laser systems - part 3 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661832095763 |
| STOP Analysis of high-power laser systems - part 4 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661801928467 |
| STOP Analysis of high-power laser systems - part 5 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661780285203 |
| Stray light analysis for Head-up-Display - Part 1 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661781078291 |
| Stray light analysis for Head-up-Display - Part 2 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661820693395 |
| Stray light analysis for Head-up-Display - Part 3 |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661806479763 |
| Stray Light Analysis with Ghost Focus Generator |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071067483795 |
| Street Light Reflector Design using OpticStudio Dynamic Link |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071084631827 |
| Stress Birefringence Analysis in Optical Design Utilizing FEA Data with OpticStudio STAR |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661857810451 |
| The differences between ZOS-API, ZPL and DLL |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071106735891 |
| The Source Diffractive object |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071097227155 |
| Tips and tricks for successful CAD import |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661834251283 |
| Tips and tricks when using the ZOS-API with MATLAB |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661802107667 |
| Tolerancing surface irregularity using a phase surface |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071104496147 |
| Transferring a Zemax softkey license (Zemax legacy) |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712695813779 |
| Troubleshooting license issues with Black USB key licenses |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071070752275 |
| Troubleshooting UI issues in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661816680595 |
| Troubleshooting your OpticStudio installation |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071120137747 |
| Understanding paraxial ray tracing |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661756008083 |
| Understanding Sobol sampling |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071055058323 |
| Understanding the basics of ZOS-API structure |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661829331219 |
| Understanding the Detector Polar |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661995083795 |
| Understanding the geometry in OpticStudio Curvature Cross-Section analysis |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661950508947 |
| Understanding the main Interfaces of ZOS-API using MATLAB |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661742296851 |
| Useful optical simulation methods in illumination design |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661755104275 |
| Using diffractive surfaces to model intraocular lenses |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661801455891 |
| Using Gaussian Quadrature to model a broad wavelength spectrum |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071085175315 |
| Using Multi-Configuration Operands to control parameters in a single configuration system |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661753758483 |
| Using Optimax coatings in OpticStudio |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661784129299 |
| Using Physical Optics Propagation (POP), Part 1: Inspecting the beams |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661958168083 |
| Using Physical Optics Propagation (POP), Part 2: Inspecting the beam intensities |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661979347731 |
| Using Physical Optics Propagation (POP), Part 3: Inspecting the beam phases |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071089179027 |
| Using Project Directories to organize OpticStudio files |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661798411155 |
| Using skew rays to model Gaussian beams - webinar |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661980055315 |
| Using the Export to Speos Lens System tool |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661789212307 |
| Using the Henyey-Greenstein distribution to model bulk scattering |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071088807187 |
| Using the OpticStudio Dynamic CAD link |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661854410259 |
| Using the OpticStudio Dynamic CAD link with assemblies |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661837542163 |
| Using the OpticStudio Non-Sequential Optimization Wizards |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661763574419 |
| Using the TrueFreeForm surface for grid based freeform optimization |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661828339603 |
| Using ZOS-API with C# and C++: what to install |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661821453843 |
| What are filter strings and how to use them? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071098966291 |
| What are the .ZDA and .CFG Files? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071101931411 |
| What computer should I buy to run OpticStudio? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712682245395 |
| What does “not enough segments allocated to trace all possible ray paths” mean? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661833236755 |
| What does the sampling correspond to in wavefront-based calculations? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661791331859 |
| What does the term apodization mean? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661779181203 |
| What is a Point Spread Function? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661723066515 |
| What is a ray? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661810210707 |
| What is Polynomial Sensitivity Tolerancing? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071100542099 |
| What is Simple Splitting? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661964632595 |
| What is the "reference temperature" of a material? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661869847315 |
| What is the difference between the FFT and Huygens PSF? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661795535251 |
| What is the normalization radius? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071102347923 |
| What is the Pupil Shift and how is it calculated? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661815222291 |
| What is the size of my POP beam? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071087416339 |
| What is the Zemax Part Designer? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661815296659 |
| What is ZOS-API and what can it be used for? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661795014675 |
| What scattering models are available in OpticStudio? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661773980563 |
| What target bit setting should I use to compile ZOS-API extensions? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071115452819 |
| What to do if the graphics windows in OpticStudio are black or blank |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071085313427 |
| Which tools to use when working on a Head-up-Display? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661752438035 |
| Who's afraid of freeform optics? - webinar |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42712659057299 |
| Why are FFT and Huygens MTF results different on tilted image surfaces? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661833682707 |
| Why do rays trace behind a fold mirror surface? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071086930835 |
| Why does my POP fiber coupling efficiency differ from the Single Mode Fiber coupling efficiency? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071096032403 |
| Why does my wavefront map show large spherical error while the output beam is nearly perfectly collimated? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071115343507 |
| Why does the array size displayed in POP Irradiance window differ from the X/Y Width specified? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071084417043 |
| Why is the optical performance sometimes different at the Image surface versus a co-located surface? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661824291603 |
| Why is the RMS spot size listed in Spot Diagram different than the values reported by RSCE and RSRE operands? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071095528979 |
| Why my Black box model does not work properly in mirror space? |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071084445971 |
| Working with strings in ZPL Macros |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071117858963 |
| Zemax file extensions |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661745091603 |
| Zemax Tabular BSDF data file format |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071107687699 |
| ZOS-API using MATLAB |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661786666899 |
| ZOS-API using Python.NET |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661747915539 |
| ZOS-API.NET: An Overview |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661790380179 |
| ZPL macro for scaling the weight of a range of optimization operands |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/43071096400659 |
| ZPL Programming |
https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/42661790851603 |