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Current Versions:

FilenameDateSizeDescription
OpTaliX-Pro 32/64 bit V10.60, UPDATE
Requires purple Sentinel/HASP key.
MD5-Checksum:
77255501D2CD684B34F9458A14759E5A optalix_pro_update_1060.exe
03. Oct.
2020
62.11 MBOpTaliX-Pro update for 32-bit and 64-bit single- and multi-processor versions. Requires a full installation and a valid upgrade license before this upgrade can be installed. See also the version history for the latest changes respectively improvements.
OpTaliX-Pro NET 32/64 bit V10.60, UPDATE
Requires red Sentinel/HASP network key.
MD5-Checksum:
36090BF11FD00A380898F8427EC9F4AD optalix_pro_update_NET_1060.exe
03. Oct.
2020
62.11 MBOpTaliX-Pro update for 32-bit and 64-bit single- and multi-processor versions. Requires a full installation and a valid upgrade license before this upgrade can be installed. See also the version history for the latest changes respectively improvements.
OpTaliX-LT 10.50
(Free download, 30 days trial)
Purchase a permanent license of OpTaliX-LT
MD5-Checksum:
B3FC2E7B6667816475F16A0AD020D08E optalix_lt_setup_1050.exe
07. Aug.
2020
28.81 MBOpTaliX-LT is a functionally reduced version of OpTaliX-PRO and focusses on geometrical analyses only. OpTaliX-LT is shareware. You may use it 30 days for free. After this period you should register OpTaliX-LT. OpTaliX-LT runs on Windows versions XP/Vista/7/8/10, both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems. The latest changes and improvements are summarized in the version history.
Handbook of Optical Systems. Optical Design Files
Jan. 2009406 KBAll optical design files presented in the 'Handbook of Optical Designs', Vol. 4, from Wiley in the OpTaliX format. Download OpTaliX-LT to open, view and analyze the files, or eventually convert the designs to other formats (Code V, Zemx, Oslo, ASAP).
Note: Make sure to check the option 'recurse folders' when extracting the archive.

Obsolete Versions:

FilenameDateSizeDescription
OpTaliX-Pro-32bit V7.98, update
For Hardlock key (blue) only
Requires an existing 7.24 installation
MD5-Checksum:
A748BC3F56BE004F491CB4B29F960A9C optalix_pro_update_798_hardlock.exe
27.Jan.
2013
25.58 MBOpTaliX-Pro update for users with Hardlock key (blue). Note that support of this version has expired. This version (7.98) is the last version available for this type of hardware key (Hardlock). Users with a valid upgrade license are eligible to upgrade to the most recent version (9.70) at no charge.
OpTaliX-Pro Server 7.64, update
Requires an existing 7.24 installation
Requires Hardlock server hardware key
MD5-Checksum:
4171006D48140F0C9DC32C0ACFB16700 optalix_pro_upd_serv_764.exe
22.May
2012
26.13 MBThis is the version 7.64 update for OpTaliX-Pro-Server. It requires an existing installation and can only be applied if version 7.24 (server) or higher is already installed. To run this version you need a server hardware key (aka 'dongle'). Please download PDF manuals separately (see below). See also the version history for the latest changes respectively improvements.

Manuals and Drivers:

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FilenameDateSizeDescription
Reference Manual 10.50Aug. 20206.08 MBPDF reference manual with numerous internal hyperlinks for easier navigation. It explains all commands available in OpTaliX-LT, OpTaliX-PRO and OpTaliX-EDU. Copy the file into the directory where OpTaliX is installed.
Tutorial 6.5011.June
2006
1.54 MBPreliminary version of the OpTaliX tutorial. It is not complete but will be constantly extended. As for the reference manual, the tutorial is a PDF file with numerous internal hyperlinks for easier navigation. Copy the file into the directory where OpTaliX is installed.
Handbook of Optical Systems
Vol. 4, Design Files
Jan-20090.41 MBAll design files presented in the 'Handbook of Optical Deigns', Vol. 4, from Wiley in the OpTaliX format. Download OpTaliX-LT to convert the designs to other formats (Code V, Zemax, Oslo, ASAP).
June 202021.26 MBSentinel/HASP driver software for Windows Windows Vista, Win7, Win8, Win10, for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
It is strongly recommended to upgrade to this driver.
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Minimum hardware requirements:

- Pentium 4, 1GHz,

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- 3 GByte RAM,
- 200 MByte available on hard disc,
- Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8/Win10 operating systems required,

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- 1024 x 768 pixel monitor resolution or higher recommended.
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