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Optical Solutions Enewsletter
October 2022
CANCELLED - Optical Solutions User Conference - Europe
You are invited to our first annual Synopsys Optical Solutions User Conference in Europe! This free event will provide in-depth presentations about our optical design software tools, as well as talks on optical technologies and applications.
November 7-8, 2022 – Brussels, Belgium
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Resources Now Available on SolvNetPlus
Have a question or want to get up to speed with Optical Solutions tools? This month, we are rolling out a unified platform on Synopsys SolvNetPlus to provide a wide range of self-service resources that are available to eligible users 24/7. Check out the collection of resources on the Optical Solutions Support page!
What you will find on SolvNetPlus:
- On-demand learning content and Tech Talk recordings
- Over 200 articles created by our application engineers: frequently asked questions, software tips, macros, downloads, and more.
- Technical content migrated from the Customer Support Portal and LearnOpticalSolutions platforms
- A personal list of your favorite articles that you saved for later
- A comprehensive search that includes articles, training, cases, and documentation
- Content in English, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
- Software downloads and license files
Don’t have a SolvNetPlus account yet? Eligible users can create a SolvNetPlus account.
Please note that, with the introduction of the unified platform, the Customer Support Portal will be decommissioned. All resources previously accessible there will be available for you to access on SolvNetPlus.
Latest Knowledge Base Articles
The SolvNetPlus Knowledge Base features a collection of searchable articles covering many topics about Synopsys products, including Optical Solutions tools. Here are a few recent additions to the ever-expanding library of technical articles:
CODE V
- CODE V Macros from Synopsys
- Thermal Analysis and Athermalization in CODE V
- CODE V User Group Table of Contents
LightTools
- Modeling the BSDF of Refractive Mold Textures Using Microfacet BSDF
- How to add receiver filters and set values using a macro
- How to align an array of objects towards a specific point
RSoft Photonic Device Tools
- Crystal axis for a tilted segment in RSoft CAD
- Bending Waveguide Mode Calculation in FemSIM
- Using custom material data in RSoft LaserMOD
LucidShape
- LucidShape Products Support
- How much faster is a GPU simulation compared to a CPU simulation, tessellated or NURBS?
- How to automatically create an intensity distribution for a complex illumination task
Note: A SolvNetPlus account is required to access these articles.
After you register and log in to SolvNetPlus, you can click any of the links in the Knowledge Base list to display that article. When you’re logged in to SolvNetPlus, you can also use the Search feature to locate all types of content within the site.
Tech Talk Topics
Our upcoming one-hour online Tech Talks will include the following topics:
- How to Speed Up Your Simulations in LucidShape and LucidShape CAA V5 Based
- Desensitizing Your Designs in CODE V
- The (Photometry Type) ABC's of Source Apodization in LightTools
- Synopsys TIS Pro: Presentation of the New Synopsys Optical Instrument
- New Self-Service Resources from SolvNetPlus
Training and Resources
Training Courses
We offer comprehensive, in-person introductory and advanced Optical Solutions produc training. View our list of upcoming instructor-led training events and register today!
SolvNetPlus
Search knowledge articles, example files, macros, and release notes for Synopsys products.
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
Synopsys Photonic Symposium
Online event
October 19
SIA Vision 2022
Paris, France
October 19–20
Optatec
Frankfurt, Germany
October 18–20
Synopsys Webinar: Automotive Lighting and Light Guide Designer
October 27
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