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Allie
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What compiler do I need to use to make a user-defined surface/object?

Does OpticStudio have a preferred compiler that I need to use in order to create my own source?

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Allie
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5 years ago
Allie
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What settings should I choose when opening a .ZAR file?

When I open an archived (.ZAR) file, I get a pop-up referencing existing files. Which option should I choose? Do I always have to overwrite files with the same name, or can I merge them?

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Allie
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5 years ago
Allie
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Why am I getting a geometry error in Non-Sequential Mode?

I’m building a system in Non-Sequential Mode but keep getting “Geometry error” on the screen when I include layout rays. How do I fix this?

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Allie
Zemax Staff
5 years ago
Allie
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How can I return the settings of my DLL surface?

I am working with a system that has a user-defined DLL surface and want to obtain the settings. The ZOS-API recognizes that I am using a user-defined DLL but is not returning the correct file as defined in my code.

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Allie
Zemax Staff
5 years ago
Allie
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Am I limited to ray-tracing in OpticStudio?

Is there a way to model and analyze a system using physical optics calculations instead of a ray trace?

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Allie
Zemax Staff
5 years ago
Allie
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Optimization is not consistent between computers?

I'm trying to optimize a system with a partner but our results keep coming back different from one another even though we are using the same operands and variables. Why is this happening? 

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Allie
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5 years ago

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