I’d like to import a CAD file into OpticStudio and use it as a mirror surface. I can bring in the model using non-sequential mode. I can not get the rays to reflect off the surface. I have assigned a reflective coating of gold in the “coat/scatter” section under Object Properties.
How can I use imported CAD geometry strictly as a lens/mirror?
Thank you
Best answer by Flurin Herren
Hi Madison,
Thanks for posting here in the Forum!
Yes, you can make an imported CAD Part reflective. You can treat CAD Parts in that sense like any other objects in non-sequential mode. Here you can see an example:
You might have missed that you also have to set the Face Is setting to reflective in your case. If you leave it on Object Default the behavior is depending upon the material type defined in the NSC Editor and if there is no Material applied, you run into an issue.
For more information see the Help File of the Object Properties (Red Arrow)
Let me know if you have any other questions
+3Hi Madison,
Thanks for posting here in the Forum!
Yes, you can make an imported CAD Part reflective. You can treat CAD Parts in that sense like any other objects in non-sequential mode. Here you can see an example:
You might have missed that you also have to set the Face Is setting to reflective in your case. If you leave it on Object Default the behavior is depending upon the material type defined in the NSC Editor and if there is no Material applied, you run into an issue.
For more information see the Help File of the Object Properties (Red Arrow)
Let me know if you have any other questions
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