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How do I create a Zemax Archive (.zar) file?

  • July 2, 2019
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Nicholas Herringer
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How do I create a Zemax Archive (.zar) file?

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Zemax Archive (.zar) files provide single file pack-and-go backups for your designs, including all materials catalogs, coating catalogs, CAD files, etc., that are needed for correct operation. Zemax Archive files are ideal for maintaining backups or for transferring a design from one computer to another. For a full description on how to share OpticStudio files, click here.

To create a Zemax Archive file, in OpticStudio select the File...Create Archive. Specify a File name and press Save. In the Backup to Zemax Archive (ZAR) File window, select OK. When the file has finished saving, press Close
 

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Nicholas Herringer
Zemax Staff
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Zemax Archive (.zar) files provide single file pack-and-go backups for your designs, including all materials catalogs, coating catalogs, CAD files, etc., that are needed for correct operation. Zemax Archive files are ideal for maintaining backups or for transferring a design from one computer to another. For a full description on how to share OpticStudio files, click here.

To create a Zemax Archive file, in OpticStudio select the File...Create Archive. Specify a File name and press Save. In the Backup to Zemax Archive (ZAR) File window, select OK. When the file has finished saving, press Close
 


Nicholas Herringer
Zemax Staff
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Hi Vadim, 

It looks like you posted an archive file here, so I just want to clarify if you need any assistance. Let us know, and we'll be happy to help!

Thanks,

Nick