Hi Christian,

This object is only available in the Premium Edition of OpticStudio, so if you are using a Professional License, you’ll need to first save the part as a .ZPO file and then export it using the “Export As” function from the “File” dropdown in the Part Designer Tab:

And then import it in the Non-Sequential Component Editor using the “CAD Part: STEP/IGES/SAT” object.

Best,

Berta

Hi Berta,

thank you very much!

Best

Christian

Hi @Berta.Bernad - I’m also working in Opticstudio Professional… if I import a CAD object as you’ve described, am I still able to optimize certain parameters of the object, or does in need to be a “part designer object” to use this function?

For example I designed a parabolic concentrator in part designer and I’d like to optimize the outer curvature of the collector. Can I set this as a variable parameter even if I save as a .ZPO, then reimport as a CAD Object: STEP?

Thanks

Never mind - I found an article that says you can not optimize a CAD part without Premium edition….