Introduction

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Doing thin film analysis and design by spectrum simulation can be a quite complex task, even with programs like SCOUT or CODE. Therefore you will need a large amount of time to explore all the features that we have built into the software. However, if you just want to get an impression of the look&feel of the programs, it might be sufficient to investigate a small collection of typical examples. The examples discussed below demonstrate what you could achieve if you would purchase and work long enough to master the operation of the programs.

If you have many days ...
In this case you can really learn how to operate the software. You can proceed like a regular customer who wants to become a user. We suggest to follow this scheme:

·	Install the program from CD or our homepage.

·	Look at tutorial 1 and follow examples 1 and 2.

·	Read the graphics help and the sections about general features of SCOUT objects and lists in the section called 'Technical notes' in the SCOUT helpfile. This will be very helpful to learn the handling of most objects.

·	Look at some more tutorial and evaluation examples and follow those that are closest to your applications.

·	Explore our homepage for more examples. The section about VirCoC, the Virtual Coating Company, might be useful. A PDF document about VirCoC and the VirCoC database are available in the download section (Main page - support - downloads).

·	Finally you can try to work on one of your own problems. If possible, use one of the existing examples and modify it as necessary. Consult the SCOUT technical manual in case of specific problems. You can also contact M.Theiss Hard- and Software for assistance.

If you have the whole afternoon ...

·	Install the program from CD or our homepage.

·	Look at tutorial 1 and follow examples 1 and 2.

·	Look at the evaluation examples discussed below and inspect those that are closest to your applications. Since you learned already a little bit about the internal structure of the software, you can open the individual lists and look how the optical model is setup.

·	If you still have time and interest, you can explore our homepage for more examples.

·	If you think that one of the programs could be useful for you: Prepare short descriptions of the problems you have to solve and ask M.Theiss Hard- and Software to suggest solutions.

If you have one hour ...

·	Install the program from CD or our homepage.

·	Load the demo configurations and play with them the way suggested in this text.

If you have not even one hour ...
Proceed with your daily work and forget about spectrum simulation.



Restrictions of the program versions for evaluation
The programs that we distribute for evaluation have two restrictions with regard to the full commercial versions. They will run for a limited time only (the lifetime is indicated at program start) and you cannot save modifications of a configuration.