New feature highlights in the ASAP 2015 V1 release include a Software Keys Only Registration Process, Automatic Raytracing of Surfaces in Contact, A New Editor, Enhancements to the Microstructure Feature, Support for CATIA R24, And Other Program Improvements

ASAP 2014 V1 now supports up to 100,000 objects for systems such as automotive lighting or LCD backlighting that may require a larger number of individual surfaces for accurate raytracing and analysis. This represents a 4x increase over prior
versions of ASAP.

ASAP 2014 V1 has enhanced chromaticity analysis for calculating CIE 1960 u v and 1976 u’ v’ color appearance models and Correlated Color Temperature (CCT). New CIE commands include CIELAB, CIELUV, and CIEUVW for calculation of CIE 1976 L*a*b*, L*u*v* and CIE 1964 U*V*W* uniform color spaces and color difference maps.

The Exterior Lighting Test Module (ELTM) in ASAP 2014 V1 includes updates to many of the available FVMSS and ECE standards. In accordance with changes to a number of these standards, ELTM can now reference other points to calculate min/max criteria for a given point where the point value requirements may change dynamically based on their absolute values.

ASAP 2014 V1 has improved raytrace speeds for many types of imported geometry. During CAD import, ASAP will attempt to replace generic parametric surfaces with exact planar or conic surfaces when possible. This is especially useful since in many cases the native CAD program uses IGES representations of surfaces in its underlying mathematical description

ASAP 2014 V1 has a new look Light Source Manager following the APEX style guide. Both easier to navigate and to find particular sources, this new look library also provides more information about each source than before. This is one of many changes being implemented for a cleaner and easier to use ASAP interface.

ASAP 2014 V1 has enhanced volume scatter modeling capability. The MEDIA USER option has been updated to allow definition of a volume phase function using a tabulated set of data. This is implemented in the USERSCAT subroutine in the USERPROG.dll. More information on this enhancement can be found under “User-Defined Routines – Changing

Implementation of machine configuration for REMOTE distributed processing has been greatly implified in ASAP 2014 V1. A new REMOTE batch file will automatically configure firewall and security settings on available networked machines, saving time and effort for users and IT managers. The REMOTE feature allows users to distribute ASAP raytracing and