I would like to model a sequential standard surface with periodic air gaps or breaks as shown below. Is there an existing surface that can be modified to this effect?

I would like to model a sequential standard surface with periodic air gaps or breaks as shown below. Is there an existing surface that can be modified to this effect?
Best answer by MichaelH
Hi Sapna,
There is no surface that can model this...you would have to use separate lines in the Lens Data Editor to model this affect. Each row in the LDE is an optical surface and to create a period pattern like you show, you would have to use 8 different surfaces (more if you continue the pattern). You can use Pickup Solves on the 2nd, 3rd, etc glass & air elements to ensure they remain periodic but this is something you will have to setup manually.
~Michael
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