If you need to constrain a specific parameter during optimization, search the manual for the exact 4-letter operand name (e.g., EFFL for effective focal length, REAY for real ray Y-coordinate).
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Detailed guides on utilizing different surface types (standard, aspheric, diffractive).
Unlike traditional software guides, the manual serves two distinct purposes: If you need to constrain a specific parameter
Crucial for illumination systems, stray light analysis, and light guides. This section details how light splits, scatters, and reflects off CAD objects in a 3D environment without a fixed surface order. The Merit Function Listing
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