This macro reads the text output of the image simulation.  The text output contains the RGB values of the image for each pixel. It then creates a cross section of the image simulation in X or Y for a defined X or Y pixel.In the Image Simulation window, click on Save first before running it.  Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021-12-09 1.0 - Creation

Is there a way to search for a glass across all the catalogs?More broadly, I’d like a Glasscat “database” view where I can view, filter, and combine glasses from all catalogs in an efficient way. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.Thank you,John

This Python script will read the binary source file and will try to fix any errors related to zero-flux rays.  Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2022/01/01 1.0 - Creation

This user-defined surface can be used to model a tilted gradient 2 surface like a cleaved multi-mode fiber. Compared to the gradient 2 surface, this surface contains 2 additional parameters for the tilt.   Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021/12/09 1.0 - Creation

This Zemax User Analysis plots the transmission vs wavelength of different configurations and field points of an optical system. The transmission is calculated by sampling a grid of pupil points and then averaging their transmission. The settings may be saved in a configuration file by using the 'Save' button. This analysis comes with the software. The source code can be found under Download.Author: Alastair Humphrey    Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2020/01/01 1.0 - Creation  

DescriptionOutput of the macro with some additional post-processing in ExcelThis macro may be used as a basis for gathering field-by-field ray data in equal steps across the pupil. In this macro, the angle of incidence on a surface is reported but the operand may be changed to any that uses normalized ray coordinates.  LanguageZPLDownload    Click here to download the ZPL version Click here to download the Excel API version Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2019/12/10 1.0 19.8 Creation 2020/09/20 1.1 20.2 Updates for OpticsTalk+Envision. Cleaning up the output. Additionally, a reformatted version has been made available which splits the calculation into child/parents macros.  

DescriptionThis macro allows users to apply the "Make Thermal" tool to already-generated Monte Carlo files. The amount of MC files is hard coded into the code. This will apply five Multi-Configuration operands per surface: CRVT, THIC, SDIA, CHZN, MCSD. MC operands for extra data parameters are not included for all surface types.LanguageZPLDownload    Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2019/10/15 1.0 19.4SP2 Creation 2020/08/18 2.0 20.2 - Updates to formatting - Addition of option to choose not to clear the MCE before applying the Make Thermal tool - Addition of a loop which will check for the Even Asphere type. This will add parameters to the MCE which correspond to the asphere’s extra data parameters

An Interactive Extension was created that will automatically save flux/area data of all Detector Rectangles to TIF images having double data type. This follows a post from David Nguyen and support feedback from Sandrine Auriol and Alexandra Culler,Script was tested with Samples\Short course\Illumination & Stray Light\Double Gauss for Sun Shield.zos. The images "Double Gauss for Sun Shield, Field 1, D11.tif" and "Double Gauss for Sun Shield, Field 1, D12.tif" were created, then opened using ImageJ.  The images will be uninteresting unless rays are traced before the extension is run.LoopOverAndSaveDDRs(TheSystem) is in a separate file from the Interactive Extension boilerplate so that it could also be used from a Standalone Application, though this has not yet been tested.Language: Python   Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021/11/01 1.0 - Creation

 This macro reads the RMS spot X and RMS spot Y as computed in the Standard Spot Diagram and returns it.The argument Hx can be used to give the number of fields.To be able to use it as a ZPLM, change the name to ZPL13.ZPL

 This tool calculate radiance or luminance (brightness) of objects seen by human eyes.Language: CS    Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021/05/27 1.0 21.2 Creation 2021/06/03 1.1 21.2 Add function to export text files 2021/06/11 1.2 21.2 Bug fix 2022/04/16 1.3 22.1 Bug fix when showing luminance data 2022/04/19 1.4 22.1 Bug fix. Now the extension file name is no restricted to lower case.

This Zemax User-Extension displays the envelope of a Gaussian Beam. The Gaussian Beam characteristics are calculated by the Paraxial Gaussian Beam calculator. The extension adds a Non-Sequential Component at the bottom of the sequential editor. A Freeform Z object is added to the Non-Sequential Component Editor. It is formed with the different sizes of the beam calculated by the Paraxial Gaussian BeamLanguage: CS   Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2020/03/24 1.0 20.1.1 Creation

In the optimization process, we usually have to set a suitable space between two lenses to avoid overlapping lenses. However, the current merit function operands don’t support the lenses with coordinate break. A possible solution is to use ZPLM to get the minimum distance between two surfaces with coordinate break.How to use it:The parameter Hx: the surface number of surface  ①.The parameter Hy: the surface number of surface ②.Data=0: Get the minimum distance between two surfaces along the surface ① local z axis.Data=1: Get the maximum distance between two surfaces along the surface ① local z axis. Limitation of this ZPLM:The minimum distance between two surfaces means the distance is along the surface ① local z axis. In the code, the reference of global coordinate surface is temporary set as the surface ①, and then restore to the original setting after calculation. Only the yellow overlapping area in the figure below will be considered, beyond the range will not be considered. In the

This ZPL operand (ZPL30) computes the top and bottom edge thickness of a Doublet at the Semi-Diameter. It also computes the difference. By default, OpticStudio measures the edge thickness at the lens semi-diameter or mechanical semi-diameter.Language: ZPL  Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2019/01/01 1.0 - Creation  

This Matlab code shows the possibility to export optical components by using ZOS-API. In this example Matlab code exporting optical components from Layout of sample file Double Gauss 28 degree field.zmx. The final results exported as 3D figure in Matlab .Limitations: Unable to fetch the rays from the Layout and shaded Model.You will need modify the Line 32 Path : TheSystem.LoadFile('FilePath\OpticStudioFile', false);Language : Matlab   Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021/09/03 1.0 - Creation  

Some time ago, one of our engineers used the ZPL to create a ZPLM for analyzing TMA systems. A ReadMe doc and example file are attached below. Here is a summary of how the ZPLM works:The ZPL actually checks that a surface does not vignette a ray in sequential mode. In sequential mode, a ray only knows about the next (n+1) surface that it's travelling to...the ray doesn't know about previous surfaces or surfaces beyond the next surface. Therefore, you can have surfaces other than n+1 which can clip the ray in real life but SEQ won't detect that.  The macro traces a specific marginal ray (±x or ±y) and targets the Mechanical Semi-Diameter of a specific surface. The ZPLM then forces a minimum clearance distance between between the edge of the mirror and the specified marginal ray.   Note: The ZPLM has been written with circular apertures in mind. For systems with other aperture types, the code will need to be updated. Additional note: This macro has not been rigorously tested, which is wh

This Matlab code shows the possibility of simulating a pulsed laser by using ZOS-API. In this example, amplitude of the pulsed laser varied over time, and the irradiance in the detector being recorded. The final results being exported as a video.  Language: Matlab  Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021/07/23 1.0 - Creation 2021/08/13     Added a Python script

This User Analysis runs the Ghost Focus Generator in Double Bounce and sorts the combination of surfaces that contribute to the worst Pupil and Image Ghosts.Language: CS    Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2019/11/27 1.0 19.8 Creation 2022/03/30 2.0 22.1.2 Change the iteration of surfaces as some combinations where missed. All combinations are now checked and if pupil ghost or image ghost = 0 the data is removed.

 This ZPL macro generates a file under "\Zemax\Miscellaneous\RAYLIST.TXT" to represent the envelope of a Gaussian beam. There are 3 user inputs: the Waist Size w0, Surf 1 to Waist and the M2 Factor. The macro generates a list of 16 rays based on Paul Colbourne's skew rays: Using skew rays to model Gaussian beams. These rays can be displayed in the 3D layout or Shaded Model by selecting under the settings Pattern...List.Language: ZPL    Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2021/07/23 2.0 - Added the definable variables as input 2021/04/01 1.0 - Creation

This macro applies incremental changes to a compensator in Monte Carlo files, then reports the updated criterion. It will cycle through Monte Carlo files and apply a discretely-valued compensator to a particular surface. Then, the criterion will be analyzed and reported. (Note, the report could use some formatting updates). This code may be used to represent step-wise compensation tools. For example, a mirror's tilt may be applied as a compensator to a change in the system. However, it may be the case that the mirror's housing makes it so that the mirror is only allowed to tilt in increments of 2 degrees. This macro will cycle through the MC files, apply the incremented compensation up to a particular boundary, and will report the result. The changes to each file are NOT saved.Language: ZPL  Click here to download Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2020/02/07 1.0 20.1 Creation