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The latest release of LucidShape, version 2024.09, brings a suite of new features and enhancements. These advancements are specifically crafted to address the most common and complex challenges faced by optical designers. From automated mask computation of Micro-Lens-Arrays (MLAs) to Advanced Analysis improvements, LucidShape 2024.09 is set to streamline workflows and enhance design capabilities.
Creation of Micro Lens Array Masks
One of the features of LucidShape 2024.09 is the automated creation of micro lens masks. Micro-Lens-Arrays (MLAs) are projection systems used in both interior and exterior automotive lighting applications. Traditionally, designing a high quality mask geometry to achieve the desired illumination distribution has been a labor-intensive task. With this new capability, LucidShape takes on this burden, allowing optical engineers to focus on other aspects of their design.
Enhancements in FunGeo Tools
Design trends are pushing the boundaries with lenses or reflectors that feature thousands, if not tens of thousands, of small pillows or facets. LucidShape 2024.09 addresses this challenge by expanding its FunGeo tools. These tools now support the generation of small pillows/facets much more efficiently, drastically speeding up design iterations for these designs. Additionally, the ability to configure MacroFocal facets using a CSV file streamlines the process even further. Designers can export settings to a spreadsheet, make necessary adjustments, and import them back into LucidShape. This flexibility simplifies the workflow and enhances productivity.
Mini Pillows and Independent Facet Updates
The MacroFocal Reflector and Lens tools have been expanded to include mini pillows, allowing for the addition of micro-facets to each facet of a design. This granularity provides designers with more control over the final output, enabling highly detailed and precise designs.
The Mini Pillows tool can put thousands of facets onto a given surface quickly.
Advanced Analysis Improvements
LucidShape 2024.09 introduces several Advanced Analysis improvements that enhance the designer's ability to evaluate and refine their work. New preprocessing options, such as gradients, automatic headlamp aiming, and centroid measurements offer additional tools for fine-tuning designs.
Advanced Analysis can load bitmap images
Aiming Wall and Centroid Measurements
The ability to add an aiming wall is another useful enhancement. This feature provides further front lighting analysis capabilities, enabling designers to ensure their designs meet specific illumination requirements. New functions for centroids can support equivalent measurements during the headlamp aiming procedure at the assembly plant.
Advanced Analysis in LucidShape – Front Lighting Hand Separation for the Aiming Wall View
New and Revised Benchmark and Regulation Tools
Compliance with regulatory standards is a critical aspect of automotive lighting design. LucidShape 2024.09 includes new and revised benchmark and regulation tools to support adaptive driving beam (ADB) design. The US-NCAP Benchmark Tool, FMVSS 108 ADB Tool, Regulation Checker, C-IASI Benchmark Tool, and C-NCAP Benchmark Tool are all part of this release. These tools provide designers with the means to ensure their designs meet the latest regulatory requirements, thereby reducing the risk of non-compliance and the associated costs.
The LucidShape C-IASI benchmark tool performs the C-IASI benchmark using headlamp candela distributions in a virtual environment.
Conclusion
LucidShape 2024.09 addresses many of the challenges faced by optical designers in the automotive lighting industry. From automating the creation of micro lens masks to enhancing advanced analysis capabilities, this release offers a range of features designed to streamline workflows and improve design precision. The new and revised benchmark and regulation tools ensure that designs meet the latest standards, providing peace of mind to designers and manufacturers alike.
For more details about these enhancements, see the LucidShape Release Notes on SolvNetPlus or contact lucidshape_support@synopsys.com.
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