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How to export CAD data file of Multiple Configurations from ZEMAX OpticStudio to CAD softwares

  • July 27, 2023
  • 2 replies
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OpticalResearch

Hi All,

 

I have multiple configurations set in zemax opticStudio.

How can I export the CAD file together with the geometric ray tracing of these multiple configurations into CAD softwares?

Now zemax opticStudio can export the CAD file of  single configuration.

I need to export the Layout together with the ray tracing of multiple configurations to CAD software, how to do it? 

 

Thank you,

2 replies

cynthiapadt
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  • July 27, 2023

Hi there,

When choosing to export a Zemax design into a CAD file, there is an option to choose which configuration to export. You can also export all configurations by file, layer, or all at once: 

I just tried with the Zoom Lens example in the Sample files and I was able to export all configurations at once and open the CAD file in Ansys Speos/Spaceclaim. All 3 configurations were present in the CAD software along with the rays for each configuration. 

Hope this helps!

Cynthia


Alex.Tripsas
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  • 17 replies
  • September 23, 2025

Is there a way to export only, just config 1 and 2 rather than all or one?