TracePro Integrations

RayViz, developed by Lambda Research Corporation, serves as an add-in for SOLIDWORKS, allowing users to effortlessly integrate and preserve optical properties directly within the CAD environment of SOLIDWORKS. This functionality empowers users to assign optical characteristics from the TracePro property database, thus embedding these attributes into the SOLIDWORKS model. With the ability to define light sources and perform ray tracing within SOLIDWORKS, users can effectively visualize light rays and their paths, facilitating the examination of beam trajectories, identification of vignetting from mechanical components, and detection of light leaks in light guides. Furthermore, RayViz includes extensive catalogs of LED sources and options for Gaussian and Lambertian beam profiles. One significant advantage of utilizing RayViz is its capability to save SOLIDWORKS models in the TracePro file format, which opens the door for comprehensive optical analysis within TracePro. Additionally, any modifications to the SOLIDWORKS model can be easily updated using the "update from RayViz" feature in TracePro, further enhancing workflow efficiency. As a result, this integration not only simplifies the design process for optical engineers but also brings together essential tools into a cohesive platform, ultimately fostering innovation in optical design. This comprehensive approach ensures that engineers can focus on optimizing their designs without being bogged down by cumbersome processes.