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How can I create a toroidal surface in X?

  • June 10, 2019
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Alissa Wilczynski
Zemax Staff
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When I want to create a toroidal surface, I only see the ability to create the toroid in Y, but I want it along X. How can I do that?

Best answer by Alissa Wilczynski

Assuming you're working in a sequential system, the easiest solution is to use the Tilt/Decenter Elements tool and rotate the surface or the entire lens element about the Z axis by 90 degrees. An example system is attached.

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Alissa Wilczynski
Zemax Staff
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Assuming you're working in a sequential system, the easiest solution is to use the Tilt/Decenter Elements tool and rotate the surface or the entire lens element about the Z axis by 90 degrees. An example system is attached.