Ray Tracing Software

[fossum24]

I would like to import 3D files of large plate type models with curvature into some sort of ray tracing software. I would like to calculate focal lengths and things of that nature. Does anyone have experience doing anything like this? Thanks in advance.

 

[rstupplebeen]

You will probably have better luck in this forum.

http://www.eng-tips.com/threadminder.cfm?pid=386

For optical modeling software I have used Zemax. CodeV is also popular.

Since you posted in the finite element forum it might be helpful to check out SigFit which acts as a middleman between FEA and optics codes.

Optis is a simpler optics code that is embedded in CAD packages like SolidWorks. It seems primarily suited for design of headlights instead of telescopes.

I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen