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CAD export error to STEP in optics studio 22.2

  • September 6, 2022
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saif
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Dear Official,

I am trying to export my zemax file to step but it says some surfaces can not be exported. Even though i read previous articles on it about ACS libraries and updating softwares but its not helping. Please help with this. 

 

 

 

Best answer by David.Nguyen

Hi Saif,

 

Surface 1 has a Thickness of 0.0. Try to untick Surfaces As Solids in the export menu. Otherwise, OpticStudio tries to make a Solid (or a volume) that has a thickness of 0.0:

Take care,

 

David

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David.Nguyen
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Hi Saif,

 

Can you share a file with us? Or at least tell us what type is Surface 1?

Take care,


David


saif
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Hi David

screenshot below is the data if its enough? Please advise. 

 


David.Nguyen
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  • September 6, 2022

Hi Saif,

 

Surface 1 has a Thickness of 0.0. Try to untick Surfaces As Solids in the export menu. Otherwise, OpticStudio tries to make a Solid (or a volume) that has a thickness of 0.0:

Take care,

 

David


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Hi @saif ! Just checking if David’s comment helped.


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