Beam

This section provides information on the beam types available when designing an optical lens.

This section contains the following topics:

Radii
The Radii beam type allows you to create spherical facets that ideally diffuse light.
Prism
The Prism or prismatic lens spreads and redirects light in a specific direction.
Pyramid
This lens type allows you to generate pyramid-shaped lenses.
Freeform
The Freeform lens is shaped according to target points or directions.
Flute
Flutes are shaped by the geometrical angle between tangents of the support.
Step Pillow
With the Step Pillow beam type, elements are shaped by specifying the area where the light should be sent in.
Reflex Reflector
The Reflex reflector is a lens meant to reflect light.

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