Vic-2D 7.2.68 is the industry-leading software for two-dimensional Digital Image Correlation (DIC), a powerful optical technique for non-contact, full-field measurement of deformation, strain, and displacement. Used by researchers and engineers in materials science, mechanical testing, and product validation, it analyzes sequences of digital images captured during an experiment (like a tensile test or component loading) to compute precise maps of displacement and strain across the entire surface of a specimen. This provides critical data that traditional point-based sensors (like strain gauges) cannot capture, revealing local strain concentrations, crack initiation sites, and complex deformation patterns.

Core Functional Capabilities of Vic-2D 7.2.68

• High-Accuracy 2D Displacement & Strain Calculation
  Transform image sequences into quantitative engineering data. The software's core algorithm tracks the movement of a random speckle pattern on the specimen's surface between images, calculating full-field displacement vectors (U, V) and deriving strain fields (εxx, εyy, εxy) with sub-pixel accuracy.

• Comprehensive Data Visualization & Analysis
  Visualize results with powerful tools. View data as contour plots, vector plots, or 3D surface plots. Create virtual extensometers and strain gauges anywhere on the sample after the test, and export displacement/strain histories for any point or region of interest for further analysis.

• Robust Calibration & Correction Tools
  Ensure measurement accuracy. The software includes advanced camera calibration routines to correct for lens distortion and perspective errors, which is fundamental for obtaining reliable, metric results from 2D DIC measurements.

• Automated Processing & Batch Analysis
  Streamline your workflow for efficiency. Set up analysis parameters once and process hundreds or thousands of image pairs automatically. This is essential for high-throughput testing or analyzing long-duration experiments.

The Vic-2D Standard in Experimental Mechanics

As a product from Correlated Solutions, the pioneer of commercial DIC technology, Vic-2D has set the benchmark for reliability and accuracy in the field. Version 7.2.68 represents a mature and stable release, trusted by universities, national labs, and R&D centers worldwide. Its intuitive interface balances advanced capabilities with accessibility, making sophisticated full-field metrology available to both new users and experts. For anyone involved in characterizing material behavior, validating simulations, or troubleshooting product failures, Vic-2D provides the definitive optical measurement solution to see and quantify how materials and structures truly behave under load.