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Synopsys' CODE V is a powerful optical design software that enables engineers to model, analyze, optimize, and support the fabrication of imaging optical systems. It offers advanced capabilities for designing complex optical components, including freeform surfaces, and provides tools such as global synthesis for global optimization, glass expert for intelligent glass selection, and beam synthesis propagation for accurate diffraction analysis. CODE V's robust tolerancing features help reduce manufacturing costs by predicting and compensating for potential fabrication and assembly errors. The software also facilitates interoperability with other Synopsys tools, such as LightTools, for comprehensive optical and illumination system design. Comprehensive graphics capabilities (pictures, data plots, shaded displays), including 3D visualizations and diffraction-based image simulations.

LightTools is a comprehensive 3D optical engineering and design software that supports virtual prototyping, simulation, optimization, and photorealistic renderings of illumination applications. It enables users to quickly create illumination designs that work right the first time, reducing prototype iterations and accelerating time to market. Key features include sophisticated solid modeling with full optical accuracy, state-of-the-art ray tracing speed with user-controlled accuracy and resolution, and the ability to create light sources from any geometric model for unlimited flexibility. LightTools offers application-specific utilities to help users quickly build complete models, extensive source and materials libraries, including LEDs and BSDF measurements, and robust data exchange support for mechanical CAD data. The software provides an interactive, dynamic link with SOLIDWORKS and includes multiple modules that can be licensed in various configurations to best match user needs.