• Entire coating design catalogs can be printed automatically.
• Macros can be run during optimization. As an example, it is possible to design CIE color coatings where the specification includes two illuminants incident from opposite directions.
• Users can select measured data files with industry-standard SQL commands and automatically run programs to examine spectral yields over a period of time.
• Users can evaluate and optimize spectral functions not originally in the program.
• Engineers with moderate programming skills can set up one-button processes for coating technicians. This is especially crucial in quality-control.

Supplementing its built-in programmability, FilmStar is highly integrated with other Windows applications via DDE (dynamic data exchange) and 32-bit Automation (ActiveX). Many data types can be imported and exported. DESIGN and MEASURE can receive commands from Excel, Labview and many other Windows applications.

A feature in all programs is the FilmStar Administrator. This makes it possible to protect designs and spectral data as well as assure auditors that quality assurance procedures are being followed.

As shown here, the MEASURE FilmStar Administrator can set a computer so that technicians can't change scan settings or other critical parameters. Copies of DESIGN installed in coating areas can be locked against  unwanted design changes.

A four page printable summary of FilmStar features can be obtained by clicking here.