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Using model glass

A model glass may be used in order to include quantities such as refractive index and Abbe V-value as variables in sliders and optimizations.

To create a model glass by typing its properties:

  1. Open the surface data editor.
  2. For the surface you wish to have a model glass, click on the glass entry as if to enter the name of a library glass.
  3. Enter a 6-digit code (e.g., 634345) or refractive index and Abbe combination (e.g., 1.634,34.5).

To create a model glass using the glass solve popup:

  1. Open the surface data editor.
  2. For the surface you wish to have a model glass, click on the glass solve popup menu and select "M model glass".
  3. The existing glass (if any) will be converted to a model glass. If there is no existing glass a model glass will be added and you will be asked to specify a name for the glass.

To create a model glass on the glasses window:

  1. Open the glasses window.
  2. For the surface you wish to have a model glass, click on the glass solve popup menu and select "M model glass".
  3. The existing glass (if any) will be converted to a model glass. If there is no existing glass a model glass will be added and you will be asked to specify a name for the glass.

To edit the properties of a model glass:

  1. Double-click the glass on the surface data editor or glasses window.
  2. On the sheet that appears, edit the properties.
  3. Press the "Done" button on the sheet.

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