RAY File – What is .ray file and how to open it?
RAY File Extension
Synopsys Light Ray Data File – file format by Synopsys
RAY is a Synopsys Light Ray Data File used by Synopsys Light Ray, a semiconductor physical design tool that captures and manages layer-to-layer dependence information from design rule checking data.
Definition
A RAY file is a proprietary data file format developed by Synopsys, a company specializing in electronic design automation (EDA). It stores data related to light paths and optics in optical designs. RAY files are primarily used by Synopsys’ Light Ray optical simulation software, which enables engineers to analyze and optimize the performance of optical systems, such as camera lenses, illumination systems, and optical instruments.
Technical Details
RAY files contain information on the geometry and properties of optical components, including lenses, mirrors, apertures, and other optical elements. They also include data on light sources, such as wavelength and intensity, and on detectors used to measure the distribution of light after it has passed through the optical system. The file format is designed to be efficient and compact, allowing for the storage of large amounts of optical data without compromising performance or accuracy. RAY files can be exported and imported from Light Ray, enabling collaboration between engineers and the sharing of optical simulations. Additionally, they can be exported to other formats, such as ZPL (Zemax Programming Language) and ASCII, for compatibility with external applications.
Opening RAY Files
RAY files are associated with Synopsys Light Ray, a software tool used for chip design and verification. To open a RAY file, you will need to have the Synopsys Light Ray software installed on your computer.
Once you have Synopsys Light Ray installed, you can open a RAY file by double-clicking on it. The file will open in Synopsys Light Ray, and you can begin working with it. You can also open RAY files by launching Synopsys Light Ray and then selecting File > Open from the menu bar. In the Open dialog box, navigate to the location of the RAY file you want to open, select it, and click Open. The file will open in Synopsys Light Ray, and you can begin working with it.
Synopsys Light Ray Data File (.RAY)
The RAY file extension represents a Synopsys Light Ray Data File, a proprietary file format used by Synopsys’ Light Ray software. Light Ray is a computer-aided design (CAD) tool used for the design and analysis of optical systems. The RAY file contains data about the optical system, including information about lenses, mirrors, apertures, and other optical components. Additionally, it may include information about the system’s properties, such as focal length, field of view, and distortion. RAY files are used for storing and sharing optical system designs and for performing simulations and analysis. They are primarily used by optical engineers and designers who work with Light Ray software.
Usage
RAY files are typically generated by the Light Ray software. Once a user has designed an optical system in Light Ray, they can export the system data to a RAY file. The RAY file can then be shared with other users, who can open it in their own instances of Light Ray. This allows for collaboration on optical system designs and for the exchange of designs between different users. Additionally, RAY files can be used for simulations and analysis. Users can import a RAY file into Light Ray to simulate the performance of the optical system, such as its field of view, distortion, and image quality. This allows designers to optimize their designs and ensure that they meet the desired performance specifications.