[Qioptiq web-pages for MachVis: free download & notes ] ... [tutorial clips: 4]
Latest version: MachVis 3.8.0
Simple, easy to use, powerful lens calculator for Qioptiq [LINOS Photonics] Machine Vision lenses [Rodagon, Rogonar, MeVis-C & Inspec.x lens families]. Free software!
Given your key object distance and size parameters, MachVis will show all lenses meeting those parameters. For each lens, MachVis will display all the auxiliary equipment needed to fit the lens to your camera at the correct spatial location for best performance.
Includes schematic of lens flange focal distance, working distance, object/image heights etc, diagram of complete system, ability to save, load & printout projects and view PDF’s of the lenses with engineering & MTF data & PDF’s of accessories plus Solid models of the lenses and accessories all ready to import into your CAD package.
BTW, if you want to see what machine vision industry experts say about MachVis then look here, here and here in the ‘Machine Vision 4 Users’ website.
Screencasts [video clips]
| Clip 1 | Over view of the MachVis purpose and interface |
| Clip 2 | How to enter your optical requirements into MachVis |
| Clip 3 | Latest features including camera data files [v3.0] |
| Clip 4 | Latest features [v3.5] including 3D or solid models in Step or Parasolid format |
Version history
| MachVis 3.8.0November 07, 2011 | - New lenses - MeVis-CF’s and some Inpsec.x’s |
| MachVis 3.7.1November 05, 2010 | - Rebadged from LINOS Photonics to Qioptiq |
| MachVis 3.6.1April 28, 2010 | - 2 new lenses - the Rodagon F 40 and the Rodagon F 60. Both are f/4 and are designed for magnification between -0.5 and 0 [infinity] |
| MachVis 3.5.1October 30, 2009 | - calculation speed increase by 10-20x |
| MachVis 3.0.1August 14, 2009 | - ported to .NET for future compatiblity |
| MachVis v2.0.2-2.0.5May 01, 2009 | Version 2.0.2 Version 2.0.3: Version 2.0.4: Version 2.0.5: |
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