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Description
The Random Plane option defines random grid of ray positions in a plane.
Navigation
This feature can be accessed by selecting Random plane as the ray position type on the Positions/Directions tab of a detailed source dialog box.
Controls
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Control
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Inputs / Description
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Defaults
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Ray Positions
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Type
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Drop down menu of ray position options. Select Random Plane.
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Grid plane
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Parameters
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Num Rays
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The number of rays randomly distributed across the ray bundle in the X and Y directions.
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42
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X Outer Semi-Ape
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Ray bundle semi-diameter in the X direction.
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0.5
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Y Outer Semi-Ape
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Ray bundle semi-diameter in the Y direction.
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0.5
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X Hole Semi-Ape
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Ray bundle hole semi-diameter in the X direction.
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0
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Y Hole Semi-Ape
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Ray bundle hole semi-diameter in the Y direction.
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0
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Aperture
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This is a pull down menu with the available ray bundle parameter shapes.
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Rectangular
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OK
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Accept settings and close dialog box.
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Cancel
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Discard settings and close dialog box.
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Apply
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Apply settings and close dialog box.
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Help
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Access this Help page.
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Related Topics
Ray Positions - Bitmap
Ray Positions - Grid Plane
Ray Positions - Hexagonal Plane
Ray Positions - Read rays from a file
Ray Positions - Random Plane
Ray Positions - Random String
Ray Positions - Random Volume
Ray Positions - User-defined Rays
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