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Can't insert object from part designer

  • 22 April 2021
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Hello together,


I can not import a object I designed in the Part Designer.


When I want to add it to the non-sequential component editor the option 'Type: CAD Part: Zemax Part Designer' is not visible.


Does anyone have a solution for this? 


Thank you very much.


Sincerly,


Christian Bründl


 

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Best answer by Berta.Bernad 22 April 2021, 17:43

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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…. 

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