Here is a quick demo about the phase information saved in TM-25 rayfile.

1. Download attached file.
2. Open “demo_zemax_polarization_ray_file_verify.zar”
3. Run raytracing and save rays on object 12.

   

4. Open “demo_zemax_polarization_ray_file_replay.zar”
5. Confirm you load the ray file we generated.

   

6. Run raytracing and see the Huygens PSF.

   

    

7. You can open “demo_zemax_polarization_ray_file_verify.zar" to check this matches to the result if we purely simulate in original system.
8. Here is the result if you try to use other rayfile format (.sdf or .dat) to repeat this process.

   

    

1. Open “demo_zemax_polarization_ray_file_jones_matrix_test.zar”.
2. It’s a simple system as below.

   

3. Create a Rectangle with ZPosition = 0.1

4. 

   Trace and save rays on this object.

   

5. Turn off the original source and load the generated new rayfile.

   

    

6. Confirm you see the same simulation result!

I also tried this example, but still cannot find the export option for TM-25 rayfile. I am using Zemaax 2024 R2.02.

Hi ​@yonghu , this feature should be supported in any version after and include 2024 R2.02. If you cannot successfully export TM-25, could you create a case with our support team so we can have a closer look to the case? Thank you!

They told me I can not get help from email.

Hello!

I am following up on emails to our obsolete support email. It appears MIT is has educational licenses and your personal license is expired, so you are not eligible for direct support.

You are welcome to post your question in the Zemax community for help from others.

https://community.zemax.com

Best regards,

Customer IT Support Specialist for Zemax applications, US

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