Zemax User: Manual

The Ansys OpticStudio (formerly Zemax) user manual serves as the primary guide for optical, illumination, and laser system design, covering sequential, non-sequential, and mixed-mode modeling. Key sections detail lens data editing, analysis tools, and the Zemax Programming Language (ZPL) for task automation. For a foundational overview, review the University of Arizona’s ZEMAX Guide . Zemax Programming Language – 3.12 Display

1. In the Menu Bar, select "Analyze" > "Run Analysis".
2. Choose the desired analysis type (e.g., ray trace, spot diagram, etc.).

4. The Coordinate Transformation Convention (important!)

13. Non-sequential mode & component types

25. Best practices & troubleshooting