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Optical Solutions Enewsletter
May 2022
Tools for Your Design
Latest LightTools SOLIDWORKS Link Module Adds Even More Flexibility
To facilitate a quicker path to optical simulations and grant design teams the ability to set more optical characteristics in the SOLIDWORKS environment, the LightTools SOLIDWORKS Link Module features optical property identifiers, ray data source linking, and SOLIDWORKS configuration selection.
Designing an Optical System? The SmartStart Library Can Help
The SmartStart Library is an extensive collection of optical data for commercially available glasses, plastics, and surface treatments that can be licensed for use in LucidShape, LucidShape CAA V5 Based, and LightTools. Datasets in the library provide a complete picture of how light behaves in the volume of a glass or plastic optic or how light interacts with a surface treatment.
Latest Blog Posts
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LucidShape User Group Meetings
Save the date! In June, we are offering in-person LucidShape user group meetings. Join these events to network, share best practices with other users, and learn the latest features and usage tips from Synopsys experts. Additional Optical Solutions product user group meetings will be scheduled in the Fall.
LucidShape (North America)
June 14, 2022
Novi, MI
LucidShape (Germany)
June 27-28, 2022
Munich, Germany
CODE V Service Release
We are pleased to announce that CODE V 2022.03 Service Release 1 (SR1) is now available. This service release will run with CODE V 2022.03 license codes (available from SolvNetPlus).
The latest updates include:
- Resolution of COM API issues where an incorrect working directory was created for COM CV Application when the file path contained spaces and the legacy COM CVCommand Type Library was not registered automatically as part of installation.
- Resolution of Macro-PLUS Command issues where graphics could not be saved as EPS file, and the supplied UserINT.seq user-defined function had incorrect array dimensions on ^udi_data() that caused an abnormal exit from CODE V.
Software and License File Instructions
Direct-Sales Customers
Software and license key files for CODE V direct-sales customers are available on the Synopsys SolvNetPlus website.
- CODE V product software: You can download CODE V at https://solvnetplus.synopsys.com/DownloadCenter.
- License key file: If CODE V version 2022.03 is already running with a license, you can install just the CODE V software. Users of all other versions of CODE V must download a new license key file using the SmartKeys page on SolvNetPlus at https://solvnetplus.synopsys.com/SmartKeys.
- Complete instructions for installing CODE V are available in the CODE V Installation Guide.
- To learn more about navigating SolvNetPlus to obtain CODE V software and license key files, visit our "Using SolvNetPlus" page.
Distributor Customers
For customers working with distributors, you will continue to obtain your software and license keys from your local CODE V software distributor. See the Synopsys Optical Solutions Group Global Contacts page for contact information. If your country is not listed on the page referenced above, please contact us at codev_support@synopsys.com for instructions.
CODE V Glass Catalog Updates
Updates to the CODE V material database, including CDGM, Ohara, Schott, and Sumita optical glass catalogs are now available.
For download links and installation instructions, please visit our website. For information about glasses affected by this update, refer to the History of CODE V Glass Database Changes on our website.
Online Tech Talks
Join us for our online Tech Talks, which will include the following topics:
- Re-Engineering Ray Files for an Unlimited Number of Rays
- New Features in LucidShape CAA V5 Based 2022.06
- LucidShape and LucidShape CAA V5 Based - Get the Most Out of the SmartStart Library
- Using Scripts with the RSoft Photonic Device Tools
In case you missed any of the tech talks, you can view recent recordings on SolvNetPlus (account required):
Training and Resources
Product Training
We offer comprehensive, in-person introductory and advanced Optical Solutions product in-person training. View our list of upcoming instructor-led training events and register today!
Customer Support Portal
Training materials, downloads, and helpful videos are available on demand.
eLearning
Access the eLearning platform to learn CODE V and LightTools at your own pace. This valuable resource is available to all current and trial license users.
Upcoming Events
Scattering Measurements and Instruments Info Day
Munich, Germany
June 1, 2022
DGaO
Pforzheim, Germany
June 7–11, 2022
LightFair
Las Vegas, NV
June 19–23, 2022
US DVN Workshop
Rochester, MI
June 20-21, 2022
Meta 2022
Torremolinos, Spain
July 19–22, 2022
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