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Establish the field angles or field coordinates representing the object. Entering Geometry Input initial surface data in the Lens Data Editor.

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3. Non-Sequential Component (NSC) Mode: Illumination & Stray Light Establish the field angles or field coordinates representing

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Unlike sequential mode, Non-Sequential (NSQ) mode allows light to split, scatter, reflect, and hit objects in any geometric order. This mode is critical for designing light guides, automotive headlamps, and analyzing stray light ghost images. Key Non-Sequential Objects

The allows you to combine both approaches. A sequential system can contain a "Non-Sequential Component" (NSC group) where rays enter and follow non-sequential paths before exiting back into the sequential part. This is powerful for modeling a sequential system with a complex component like a light pipe or a scattering surface.