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Getting Started with OpticStudio
Explore the OpticStudio interface and the range of capabilities with these introductory resources. This is the jumping off point ...

Getting Started with OpticsBuilder
Learn how to easily convert optical designs into CAD, analyze the affect mechanical components have on optical performance by per...

Getting Started with OpticsViewer
Discover how to view optical performance, prescription and manufacturing data in OpticsViewer. Follow these tutorials to master c...

Getting Started with ZOS-API
Getting Started with ZOS-API is designed to get you up to speed quickly with the powerful features of ZOS-API. This Learning Path...

ZPL Programming
The Zemax Programming Language (ZPL) allows users to write their own programs within OpticStudio. These programs can: Automate ...

Designing with Holograms
This learning path covers everything you should know to effectively model holograms in OpticStudio. You will learn about the diff...

How to Build a Spectrometer
In this learning path, you will learn how to build a spectrometer. Spectroscopy is a non-invasive technique and one of the most p...

Modeling Laser Beam Propagation in OpticStudio
Learn the key steps in modeling laser beam propagation in OpticStudio. Discover what tools are available, how to set up, analyze ...

Imaging System Fundamentals
Learn the key steps in imaging system design with OpticStudio. Discover how to setup, analyze, optimise and tolerance a simple im...

Illumination Systems Fundamentals
This Learning Path will provide the fundamental skills necessary for illumination design to build on for more advanced tasks. Fir...