TracePro 25.3 is an industry-leading optical engineering software developed by Lambda Research Corporation (now part of Altair Engineering). It specializes in illumination design, analysis, and simulation using Monte Carlo ray tracing techniques. The software is widely used for modeling light propagation in applications such as LED lighting, automotive interiors, headlamps, solar energy systems, imaging systems, and stray light analysis. It supports CAD import/export (e.g., STEP, IGES), 3D solid modeling, photorealistic rendering, luminance mapping, and optimization tools for lenses, reflectors, and light guides.
Key Features of TracePro 25.3
- Ray Tracing and Simulation: Accurate Monte Carlo simulations for non-sequential and sequential ray tracing (introduced in version 24.3).
- Analysis Tools: Illuminance/irradiance mapping, polarization effects, stray light analysis, and solar utility for geographical simulations.
- Integration: Compatible with SOLIDWORKS via the RayViz add-in; supports scripting and interactive 3D CAD interfaces.
- Editions:
- LC Edition: Basic version without optimization or scripting.
- Standard/Expert Editions: Include optimization, sequence editor, and advanced translators.
