Legacy Zemax licenses include all USB-based licenses, licenses with 5-digit numeric serial numbers (e.g. This article applies to software licensed via legacy Zemax licenses and not Ansys issued licenses. It also contains links to dedicated troubleshooting articles. The different license types, as well as the versions of OpticStudio they can run, are discussed. This article describes how to navigate the installation process for OpticStudio. It also includes some useful tips to resolve installation and licensing issues. It explains different types of licenses supported by OpticStudio and how to apply them on your computer. It provides step by step instructions on how to install OpticStudio for the first time. This article is a walkthrough on how to verify license eligibility, install OpticStudio and use your license on a new computer.
