Optical Solutions Enewsletter

CODE V

The latest release of CODE V facilitates smooth, full-system design and analysis. It includes improved interchange of CODE V lens prescriptions with LightTools solid models, and many usability improvements, such as sectioning of models, better edge visualization, and UI color themes.

• Expanded import and update capabilities streamline data exchange with LightTools
• API access to interactive CODE V GUI for improved usability for COM clients
• Automatic adjustment to material indices based on temperature and pressure
• Updates to diffractive and volume holographic optical elements
• Improvements to 3D viewing for product visualization
• New lens and optical element definitions to streamline design processes
• Glass catalog and Macro-PLUS updates

For details about these and many other enhancements in this release, see the CODE V Release Notes on SolvNetPlus (account required).

LightTools

The LightTools 2022.03 release delivers the following major features, as well as many additional improvements that increase modeling and analysis capabilities and facilitate a more efficient workflow.

• Expanded import and update capabilities streamline data exchange with CODE V
• Surface-based modeling extends ray tracing to include surfaces, simplifies CAD import
• Simulation enhancements provide additional support for AR/VR, HUD, and LiDAR optical systems
• New SmartStart Library Module delivers a curated collection of materials and optical properties

For details about these and many other enhancements in this release, see the LightTools Release Notes on SolvNetPlus (account required).

LucidShape

LucidShape version 2022.03 provides many new features to streamline design and analysis of automotive lighting and simplify workflows.

Key improvements include:

• Advanced Analysis tool that streamlines analysis steps, provides access to a wide range of new analysis tools, and simplifies interactive design analysis and troubleshooting
• MacroFocal enhancements for freeform lens and reflector designs
• Import/export improvements, including the ability to add multiple LucidShape files to a model
• Automatic vertical aiming in test tables for each light distribution
• The ability to project lux sensors onto the view plane 

For details about these and many other enhancements in this release, see the LucidShape Release Notes on SolvNetPlus (account required).