Import Optics user database into LBNL WINDOW

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We have a post on how to import user IGDB format file into LBNL optics. The next step is to import the user database created into LBNL WINDOW for further calculations. Please refer to the steps below for the operations.

Step 1. Set the user database as the optical data source

In the “File” -> “Preference” -> “Optical Data” tab, browse the Optics user database file and set it as the optical data source, as shown below.

Step 2. Import glass optical data from Optics user database

In the glass library (“Libraries” -> “Glass”), click “Import” (in the “List” view). In the pop-up window, set the format as “IGDB or Optics User Database”, as shown below. The optical data entries in the Optics user database can then be imported in the next pop-up window.

Import user IGDB format file into LBNL Optics

Related services Glass optical & thermal properties

On customers’ requests, we can provide the IGDB format files of the glass samples tested by us. Shown below is a screenshot of an IGDB format file:

The IGDB format file can be imported into LBNL Optics and WINDOW for further calculations.

For more detailed operations of the two software tools, please visit the respective help documents. The steps of importing user IGDB format file into LBNL Optics is described below.

Step 1. Create a new Optics user database

Use “Datebase” -> “Create new user database” to create a new user database file *.mdb.

When asked “Do you want to switch to this new (empty) database?”, click “Yes”.

Step 2. Import the IGDB format file

Use “File” -> “Import Text File(s)…” to import the IGDB format file.