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Sandrine AuriolZemax Staff

posted in Code Exchange

API (CS User Extension): Fiber Laser Calculator

This Zemax User-Extension helps set-up or check a system with fibers or lasers in OpticStudio. There are two tabs: one to set-up correctly the System Explorer given the fiber values and a second tab to check that a system has been set-up correctly. Values are also given for POP.Download

David.NguyenEn-Lightened

posted in Code Exchange

DLL (User-Defined Surface): Sequential Immersion objective lens model

Dear OpticStudio users, In the context of my research at the MRC - Laboratory of Molecular Biology, I am tolerencing a custom light-sheet microscope, which uses commercial immersion objective lenses. When tolerancing an optical system, which uses non-immersion objective lenses, I would often assume that this element can be replaced with a paraxial lens in a first approximation. However, when it comes to immersion objective lenses, this assumption breaks Abbe's sine condition [1]. Consequently, it is usually not possible to satisfy the specifications, namely focal length, back-aperture diameter, and numerical aperture, of an immersion objective lens with a single paraxial lens. A direct solution to this problem involves patent search, and cumbersome reverse engineering to try and get your hands on the actual design of the commercial immersion objective lens. However, this is time-consuming, and requires a different kind of expertise. To address this issue, Hwang and L

Chris.SvecMonochrome

asked in ZOS-API

Simulink with ZOS-API

I have constructed successful interfaces with the ZOS-API using MATLAB, but there’s a larger system model that I’m now integrating into Simulink and I’m running into import errors because Simulink doesn’t seem to like the data structure. Has anyone tackled Simulink interfacing?

Mark.JunkerSingle Emitter

asked in ZOS-API

Vertex position and ray location

Hello. I am trying to get the vertex position of each optical element in terms of global coordinates. I have found I need this as I am trying to find the full X, Y, Z location for each ray when running a “CreateNormUnpol” raytrace. When I am reading the ray information, I only get values for the X & Y locations and a 0.0 value for the Z location of the ray. Is there a way to enable global position for all axes? In a similar analysis, I want to know if there is a way to run a single ray trace and get all the location and angle information at each surface as is done in the Single Ray Trace window under the Analysis tab?

simon.schroeder@zeiss.comInfrared

Ray intensity sequential mode Apodization

Hello,How can I obtain the intensity of single rays (either using ZPL or API) when the apodization is part of a user-defined surface?I used the “us_filt1.dll” example provided with the Zemax distribution and set G>0. The APOI(x,0) operand returns 1.0 for all positions of the pupil (0<x<1), despite the apodization applied in the dll. Thanks!

Jozef.PulkoInfrared

asked in ZOS-API

_S_MaterialModel in Mathematica

Dear all, in Wolfram Matheamtica how can one set Nd for material. LoadNETType["ZOSAPI.Editors.SolveType"] layer = theNCE@GetObjectAt[5]solver = layer@MaterialCell@CreateSolveType[SolveType`MaterialModel]solver@USUMaterialModel@IndexNd = 1.6layer@MaterialCell@SetSolveData[solver] USUMaterialModel derived from "ZOSAPI.Editors.ISolveMaterialModel" _S _MaterialModel seems to be a problem? Thanx for support and BR,Jozef

Steve.BoegeInfrared

posted in ZOS-API

Accessing Geometric Image Analysis Results Using Python

The results of a Geometric Image Analysis may be accessed using: gia = TheSystem.Analyses.New_Analysis(ZOSAPI.Analysis.AnalysisIDM.GeometricImageAnalysis) gia_setting = gia.GetSettings() gia.ApplyAndWaitForCompletion() gia_results = gia.GetResults() gia.ApplyAndWaitForCompletion() gia_data = zos.DoubleToNumpy(gia_results.GetDataGrid(0).Values).reshape(-1, gia_setting.NumberOfPixels) where zos.DoubleToNumpy is tucked into the boilerplate PythonStandaloneApplication class. def DoubleToNumpy(self, data): '''Provided by Sandrine Auriol, Zemax''' if 'numpy' not in sys.modules: print('You have not imported numpy into this file') return False else: src_hndl = GCHandle.Alloc(data, GCHandleType.Pinned) try: src_ptr = src_hndl.AddrOfPinnedObject().ToInt64() cbuf = (ctypes.c_double * len(data)).from_address(src_ptr) npData = np.frombuffer(cbuf, dtype=np.float64) finally: if s

lumieremyoungStudent

How can I get my laser diode scattered?

Hi I’m senior in InHa university.I want to make a head light which uses laser diode.So I made this model, and I want my laser diode to be scattered. So I made a lens which functions as scatterer.But how can I GET THIS LENS TO FUNCTION AS A SCATTER-ER? Always- thank you for your support.

Mo.Student

asked in ZOS-API

How to retrieve specific data from Physical Optics Propagation with API?

Hey,i want to retrieve data from POP with the API (in python). As far as i got i understand that the pop_analysis.GetResult() is delivering a matrix, like the one you get from the text tab in POP. So far so good. But I don’t know how to get the index for peak irradiance or any other certain value. So, can anybody help me to retrieve the peak irradiance value from that matrix? I’d really appreciate any help that would lead me to a solution. There seem to be some options like “IndexOf”, “FindIndex”, but I don’t know how to use them. My code for that section so far:pop_analysis = TheSystem.Analyses.New_Analysis(ZOSAPI.Analysis.AnalysisIDM.PhysicalOpticsPropagation)pop_analysis.ApplyAndWaitForCompletion()pop_results = pop_analysis.GetResults()matrixData = pop_results.GetDataGrid(0).ValuesThanks,Mo

kivahan75Monochrome

How can only OBJECT's Clear Semi-Diameter be enlarged?

How can only OBJECT's Clear Semi-Diameter be enlarged? I mean, I want to increase the size of the object's Clear Semi-Diameter without changing the size of the remaining Lens Surface. Can I know how with below System Explorer Setting? 1. Aperture Type "Float by Stop Size"2. Ray Aiming is "Paraxial"3. Convert Semi-Diameters to Circular Properties in the Lens Data Editor4. Change the field type to 'Object height'.

Jozef.PulkoInfrared

asked in ZOS-API

Wolfram Mathematica NSCShadedModel

Dear comunity. What is the syntax to open a shaded model from Wolfram Mathematica? analysis = TheSystem@Analyses@NewUAnalysis["ZOSAPI.Analysis.AnalysisIDM.NSCShadedModel"] returns NET::methodargs: Improper arguments supplied for method named NewUAnalysis. Thanx and BR,Jozef

YonatanSingle Emitter

asked in ZOS-API

How do I get center coordinates from Huygens PSF in the ZOS-API?

Hi,I’m trying to extract data of Huygens PSF in Matlab through the API.I want to get the center coordinates and I thought the HeaderData will include it. But looks like the HeaderData is empty. PSF_Results = PSF_Win.GetResults();string(PSF_Results.HeaderData.Lines) ans = 1×0 empty string array The MetaData and the DataGrids seems to work fine and contains the data.Am I missing something? Is there other place that I can pull the coordinates from there? Thanks!

yuan.chenZemax Staff

posted in Code Exchange

ZPL Macro：Fit CAD surface as a sequential surface

This ZPL fits a CAD surface to a sequential surface by extracting the coordinates and generating a merit function that contains the coordinates as target. This macro is compatible witha tilted surface.Download

Yasemin.DemirhanSingle Emitter

asked in ZOS-API

Zemax Interferogram Data

How to read Zemax interferogram data in matlab ?

邱.滨滨Single Emitter

Some questions about when used the macro commnad SYSP to convert the field type

such as fist type i used the filed tpye is real image heightbut i want to convert the type to angle through the macro commandSYSP 100,0however it convert result is the field type is angle but the field datas is not changelike the filed data in No. 12 is 3.4mm in real image heightbut after convert the filed data in No. 12 is 3.4° in anglei want to get the results are similar ,the field datas follws the field type

islandopticsMonochrome

asked in ZOS-API

How to extract universal plot 1D analyses data using MATLAB API

Hello, I saw a coupling topics on this but don’t see a real solution.Using the MATLAB API I can load a file and create a universal 1 D plot and change config settings. When I open the zmx file after I can see that the settings were applied correctly and the plot looks good. But, I cannot figure out how the access the plot data from the MATLAB API. I’m using: UnivPlot = TheSystem.Analyses.New_Analysis(ZOSAPI.Analysis.AnalysisIDM.UniversalPlot1D);UnivPlot_Settings = UnivPlot.GetSettings();fprintf('Universal Plot has analysis specific settings? %i\n', UnivPlot.HasAnalysisSpecificSettings)% Above is False; Universal Plot Settings must be changed via ModifySettings (changing a config (.cfg) file)cfg = System.String.Concat(TheApplication.ZemaxDataDir, '\Configs\UNI.CFG');UnivPlot_Settings.Save(); % Create new .cfg file, named "UNI.CFG" in \Configs\ folder% Change universal plot settingsUnivPlot_Settings.ModifySettings(cfg, 'UN1_CATEGORY', num2str(0));UnivPlot_Settings.ModifySettings(cfg, 'U

DevorseStudent

Rounding numeric values when creating a ZPL macro

Good afternoon.I have a question about working with numeric variables when writing an ZPL macro. Is it possible to round the values assigned to variables with the required accuracy? I'm looking for functions similar to (FLOOR.MATH) and (CEILING.MATH) in Microsoft Excel. I understand that i can create a loop that allows me to sequentially compare the value of interest with i and i+1 value. I would like to create an ZPLM operand using rounding, so it seems to me that this way will slow down the optimization, especially with a high degree of rounding accuracy.As an example, we can discuss the case where the value 24.432 needs to be rounded up to 24.0 or 24.5.

Mariangela.BaggioMonochrome

posted in ZOS-API

NS 3d Layout in ZOS-API

Hi, I would like to open the non-sequential 3d layout in MATLAB. Basically, I would like to customize the 3d viewer so to visualize rays belonging to different paths in different colors. Is there a way to open it via a MATLAB figure? Best, Mariangela    

Alaeddine.YacoubStudent

asked in ZOS-API

Connect Python API in Windows Virtual Machine

Hi everyone, Since I have Ubuntu as a primary OS, I installed OpticStudio in a Windows Guest Virtual Machine. Is there any possibility to connect ZOS-API to my runnig Python scripts on Ubuntu ? Thank you very much Greetings, Alaeddine Yacoub

AminRMonochrome

asked in ZOS-API

Getting the row's Value column in MFE using ZOS-API

HiI am learning how to build the MFE with ZOS-API and for that I am creating a simple MFE. I know that Target and Weight are accessible through Operand.WeightOperand.Target But calling the Value column using Operand.Value returns 0. Any idea what I am doing wrong? Thanks

Giulia PanusaVisible

Get TiltX or Y using ZPL Macro

Hi! I just started using the ZPL and what I would like to do is to create a solve based on a very simple geometrical relation. But, for doing this, I need to get the Tilt Y of a rectangular object (I am in NS mode).The only think I found is the numeric function NPAR, which it seems to me it only acquires parameters.What would be the right way to do it?Thank you!!!

Benoit.BorguetMonochrome

asked in ZOS-API

GetSag no longer working

Hi,I’ve been building over the years a series of python based-tools that use ZOSAPI framework in order to automatize repetitive jobs. However, the reccurent changes in the API causes regular failures in these scripts. Lately I’ve been trying to use a simple piece of code that gets the sag from the surfaces and find the following failure (where ZemaxLDE is an instance of the TheSystem.LDE, and xi, yj are points where I want my sag to be returned): tmp = ZemaxLDE.GetSag(index, xi, yj) File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\win32com\gen_py\EA433010-2BAC-43C4-857C-7AEAC4A8CCE0x0x1x0\ILensDataEditor.py", line 103, in GetSag , X, Y, sag, alternateSag) File "C:\Python27\lib\site-packages\win32com\client\__init__.py", line 467, in _ApplyTypes_ self._oleobj_.InvokeTypes(dispid, 0, wFlags, retType, argTypes, *args),pywintypes.com_error: (-2147352562, 'Nombre de param\xe8tres non valide.', None, None) Could you please tell me what could have changed (I’m still working with Zemax 21.x beca

Michael ChengZemax Staff

posted in Code Exchange

ZPL Macro: Create a GGD (Grid Gradient) file

This macro will generate a GGD file based on user-defined formula. Before running this macro, define the ranges in xyz directions that you want to generate index data. And also define the number of points in each directions. The more the points are defined, the more accurate the interpolation can be, but the slow the simulation is. The index formula is defined in the sub routine "cal_index.". By default, this macro generates an index distribution that is Gaussian in XY-plane and linear changed in Z direction.Download

David.NguyenEn-Lightened

posted in Code Exchange

API (CS User Analysis): Sequential Sort Merit Function operands by descending order of contribution

Hi everyone, Inspired by this discussion with @Devorse, I made a User Analysis which sorts the Merit Function operands by descending order of contribution. The source code and executable are attached to this post.In the Double Gauss 28 degree field sample file, with a default Merit Function: Sequential merit function: RMS spot x+y centroid X Wgt = 1.0000 Y Wgt = 1.0000 GQ 4 rings 6 arms The Merit Function Editor looks as below: And the analysis returns: InstallationTo install this user analysis, download the attached archive (MeritFunctionContribution.zip) and extract it on your computer. Copy the file MeritFunctionContribution.exe to your {Documents}\Zemax\ZOS-API\User Analysis folder.To run the user analysis, after the step above has been completed, simply press Programming..User Analyses..MeritFunctionContribution.If you need to recompile the source code, please follow the steps outlined in this knowledgebase article.Note 1: there’s little error traping in the code, I’m not sure h

DevorseStudent

Optimization operand name in ZPL code

Good afternoon! I am studying the ZPL macro language in order to simplify the analysis of data in the optimization process. In the macro being developed, I would like to implement the function of sorting optimization operands by their contribution. I know that such information is in the "" section, but I'm interested in the implementation in the ZPL language. There are no problems with the sort itself, I use the IF-THEN conditions in sequence, however, I cannot find a way to display the name of the operand by its ID code. Initially, I thought that the numerical function OPER(…,1) could give me the name of the operand in the string, however, as it turns out, this numeric function returns the ID code of the operand. Could you help me? Thanks

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