User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021
User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021

  • What's New
  • Get Started
  • Tutorials
  • Geometry
  • PolyMesh
  • PolyNURBS
  • Structures
  • Motion
  • Print 3D
  • Manufacturing
  • Reference
  • Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Index
  • 2
  • 3
  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
  • E
  • F
  • G
  • H
  • I
  • J
  • K
  • L
  • M
  • N
  • O
  • P
  • Q
  • R
  • S
  • T
  • U
  • V
  • W
  • Z
    • [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]
  • 2
    • 2.5D sections[1]
    • 2D sketch curves
      • create[1][2]
      • point[1]
      • points and lines[1][2]
  • 3
    • 3D printing analysis[1][2]
  • A
    • acceleration[1][2][3][4]
    • accelerations[1]
    • activate[1][2][3]
    • actuators[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
    • actuators and analysis types tutorial[1]
    • add couplers to the mechanism[1]
    • additive manufacturing analysis[1]
    • align objects[1]
    • analysis, compare results[1][2]
    • analysis, motion[1]
    • analysis explorer[1]
    • analysis types[1]
    • analyze a generated shape[1]
    • analyze motion[1][2]
    • analyze motion, quick run[1][2]
    • analyze motion, review results[1]
    • analyze motion, run settings[1][2][3][4][5]
    • analyze part from motion[1]
    • analyze the joint coupler motion[1]
    • analyzing contacts tutorial[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
    • analyzing optimization results tutorial[1]
    • angular velocity[1][2][3][4]
    • animation[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
      • options[1][2][3]
      • overview[1][2]
      • settings[1][2][3]
      • shortcuts[1][2][3]
      • toolbar[1][2][3][4]
    • arc[1]
      • center and ends[1]
      • edit[1]
      • overview[1]
      • tangent to end[1]
      • three points[1]
    • author[1]
  • B
    • baseline analysis tutorial[1]
    • basics[1]
    • basic tutorials[1]
    • bead options[1]
    • bead patterns[1]
    • bead patterns, circular[1][2][3]
    • bead patterns, linear[1][2][3]
    • bead patterns, radial[1][2][3]
    • bearing forces[1]
    • boolean
      • combine parts[1]
      • intersect parts[1]
      • parts[1]
      • shortcuts[1]
      • subtract parts[1]
    • break curve[1][2]
    • break instance[1]
    • browse and organize
      • assemblies[1]
      • find[1][2]
      • search and filter[1]
      • show and hide[1][2][3]
    • buckling modes[1]
  • C
    • callouts[1][2]
    • center of gravity constraint[1][2]
    • chamfer edges[1]
    • circle[1]
      • curve[1][2][3][4]
      • edit[1]
      • overview[1]
      • sketch[1]
    • coil springs[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
    • combine parts[1]
    • compare results[1][2]
    • comparing results tutorial[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
    • concentrated masses[1][2][3][4][5]
    • configure[1]
    • connections[1]
    • connections, motion[1]
    • connections tutorial[1]
    • connectors[1]
    • contact and support websites[1]
    • contact forces[1]
    • contacts[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
    • context menu[1]
    • controller[1]
    • controls
      • fit and center[1]
      • mouse[1][2]
      • orthographic projection[1]
      • pan[1]
      • perspective projection[1]
      • preset views[1]
      • show or hide[1]
      • view[1][2]
      • view rotator[1]
      • zoom[1]
    • copy changes[1]
    • couplers[1][2][3][4][5]
    • create[1]
      • PolyNURBS[1]
    • create manual support 3D printing[1]
    • create PolyNURBS
      • overview[1]
      • solid[1]
      • surface[1]
    • create support 3D printing[1][2]
    • customization[1]
    • cut parts[1]
    • cyclic repetition[1][2][3][4][5]
  • D
    • deactivate[1][2][3]
    • demo browser[1]
    • design space[1]
    • design spaces[1][2][3]
    • design violations[1][2]
    • displacement constraints[1][2][3][4][5]
    • displacements[1]
    • draw directions[1]
  • E
    • edit
      • arc[1]
      • circle[1]
      • line[1]
      • point[1]
      • PolyNURBS[1][2][3][4]
      • rectangle[1]
    • element density[1]
    • element size[1]
    • enforced displacements[1][2][3][4]
    • exit tool[1]
    • export FEM[1]
    • export FEM file[1]
    • export file[1]
    • export part for 3D printing[1]
    • export results[1]
    • extend features[1]
    • extract midsurface[1]
    • extrude faces[1]
    • extrusion[1][2][3][4]
  • F
    • fastener constraints[1]
    • fasteners[1][2][3][4][5]
    • file
      • export[1]
      • formats[1]
      • import[1][2]
      • open[1]
      • revert[1]
      • save[1]
    • fillet edges[1]
    • finite element analysis[1][2]
    • finite element analysis tutorials[1]
    • fit PolyNURBS[1]
    • flexible fastener tutorial[1][2][3][4][5][6]
    • force explorer[1][2][3]
    • forces[1][2][3][4]
    • forces, motion[1]
    • freeze plot[1]
    • frequency constraints[1]
    • front view[1]
  • G
    • gauge optimization[1]
    • gauge thickness[1]
    • geometry
      • export as FEM[1]
      • export as STL file[1]
      • export fit surfaces[1]
      • export to Studio[1]
    • geometry, replace[1]
    • geometry tutorials[1]
    • get started[1]
    • getting started tutorial[1]
    • getting started with motion tutorial[1]
    • g-Loads[1][2][3][4][5]
    • glossary[1]
    • graphic manipulators[1]
    • gravity[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
    • grid settings[1]
    • grid snap settings[1]
    • grounded fastener tutorial[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
    • ground tool[1][2][3][4]
  • H
    • help
      • access[1]
      • offline[1]
      • workflow[1][2]
    • hide[1]
    • hide parts[1]
    • hole constraints[1]
    • holes[1][2]
      • remove[1]
  • I
    • image capture[1]
    • import geometry[1]
    • imprint, remove[1]
    • inertia relief[1]
    • inertia relief analysis tutorial[1]
    • initial conditions[1][2][3][4]
    • inlets,remove[1]
    • intersect parts[1]
    • isolate[1]
  • J
    • joint coupler[1]
    • joint friction[1][2]
    • joints[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]
    • joints, motors, and plotting tutorial[1]
  • K
    • keyboard shortcuts[1][2][3]
  • L
    • lattice optimization[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
    • libraries[1]
    • linear static analysis[1]
    • live plot[1]
    • load cases[1][2][3]
      • create[1]
      • exclude entities[1]
      • include entities[1]
      • move entities[1]
      • overview[1]
    • load case table[1][2][3][4][5]
    • loads[1]
  • M
    • manufacturing analysis[1]
    • mass calculation[1]
    • mass property override[1]
    • mass targets[1][2][3][4][5]
    • materials, assigning[1]
    • materials, creating[1][2]
    • materials, default[1]
    • materials, library[1][2][3][4]
    • materials table[1]
    • maximize frequency[1]
    • maximize stiffness[1][2]
    • measurement features
      • angle[1]
      • box[1]
      • distance[1]
      • length[1]
      • overview[1]
      • weight[1]
    • measurements[1]
    • mesh controls[1][2][3][4][5]
    • microdialog options[1][2]
    • midsurface, extract[1]
    • minimize mass[1]
    • minimum gauge[1]
    • mirror parts[1]
    • missing surfaces, patch[1]
    • model
      • browse
        • organize[1]
    • model browser[1]
    • model configuration[1]
    • model setup[1][2]
    • model setup tutorials[1]
    • motion[1]
    • motion, analysis[1]
    • motion, analyze[1][2]
    • motion, review analysis results[1]
    • motion connections[1]
    • motion contacts[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
    • motion contacts and force explorer tutorial[1]
    • motion forces[1]
    • motion results, exporting[1][2][3]
    • motion tutorials[1]
    • motors[1][2][3][4][5][6]
    • mouse controls[1][2][3]
    • move
      • faces[1]
      • holes[1]
      • objects[1][2]
      • pockets[1]
      • surface features[1]
    • move faces
      • copy changes[1]
      • extend features[1]
      • graphic manipulators[1]
      • move features[1]
    • move tool[1]
      • align[1]
      • align parts[1]
      • options[1]
      • overview[1]
      • reposition[1]
      • shortcuts[1]
    • moving and snapping tutorial[1]
  • N
    • nonlinear spring dampers[1][2]
    • normal modes[1]
  • O
    • open the CAD model[1]
    • optimization[1][2][3][4]
    • optimization constraints[1]
    • optimization objectives[1][2]
    • optimization results[1]
    • optimization types[1]
    • optimized shape, PolyNURBS[1]
    • optimize part, export FEM[1]
    • optimize part from motion[1]
    • optimizing a part with motion tutorial[1]
    • optimizing gauge tutorial[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
    • optimizing topology tutorial[1]
    • orientation of part for 3D printing[1]
    • orthographic projection[1]
    • overhang constraint[1][2][3][4]
    • overlay plot[1]
    • overview[1]
  • P
    • pan[1]
    • part alternative
      • change[1]
      • create[1]
      • overview[1]
      • part alternative
        • restore[1]
      • save[1]
    • part instances[1]
    • partition parts[1]
    • partition support 3D printing[1]
    • part optimization, loads from motion[1]
    • patch[1][2]
      • define[1]
      • missing surfaces[1]
      • remove surfaces[1]
    • pattern repetition[1]
    • perspective projection[1]
    • PlantSolve models, exporting[1]
    • plot manager[1]
    • plot motion results[1]
    • plot results[1]
    • plots, exporting[1]
    • plots, shortcuts[1]
    • plotting motion results[1][2]
    • pockets[1]
      • remove[1]
    • PolyNURBS[1][2][3][4][5][6]
      • add blocks[1]
      • add or edit[1]
      • add or remove blocks[1]
      • adjust[1]
      • bridge[1]
      • close hole[1]
      • create[1]
      • create shape variable[1]
      • optimized shape[1]
      • pave[1]
      • remove blocks[1]
      • shape variable[1]
      • sharpen[1]
      • solids[1]
      • split[1]
      • split cage[1]
      • split faces[1]
      • surface[1]
      • surfaces and solids[1]
      • wrap[1]
    • PolyNURBS, add/remove blocks[1]
    • PolyNURBS, fit[1]
    • PolyNURBS, smooth[1]
    • PolyNURBS shape optimization[1]
    • pop-out plots[1]
    • preferences[1]
      • casting[1][2][3]
      • Inspire[1]
      • screen capture[1]
      • shortcuts[1]
      • snapping[1]
      • stamp[1]
      • workspace[1]
    • preparing CAD geometry tutorial[1]
    • pressures[1][2][3][4]
    • printer[1]
    • print part[1]
    • product data management[1]
      • add repository[1][2]
      • open[1]
      • save[1]
      • teamcenter[1]
      • windchill[1]
    • profile editor[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
    • profile function[1][2][3]
    • push/pull faces[1]
      • create, resize hole[1]
      • eliminate rounds[1]
      • extrude faces[1]
      • microdialog options[1]
  • Q
    • quick run[1][2]
  • R
    • reaction forces[1]
    • reanalysis[1]
    • recording[1][2][3][4][5]
    • rectangles
      • edit[1]
      • sketch[1][2]
    • release notes[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]
    • remove imprints[1]
    • replace geometry[1]
    • result types[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]
    • result types, buckling modes[1]
    • result types, displacement[1]
    • result types, normal modes[1]
    • reverse the direction of coupler motion[1]
    • revolve faces[1]
    • ribbon[1]
    • rigid groups[1][2][3][4]
    • rotating objects[1]
    • rotational ICs[1][2]
    • rounds[1]
      • remove[1]
    • run analysis[1][2][3][4]
    • run history[1][2][3][4]
    • run motion analysis[1]
    • run options[1][2][3][4][5][6]
    • run part analysis[1]
    • run part analysis options[1]
    • run part optimization[1][2]
    • run print3D analysis[1]
    • run settings[1][2][3][4][5]
    • run status[1][2][3][4]
    • run the coupler[1]
  • S
    • scale parts[1]
    • screen capture[1]
      • advanced[1]
      • quick snapshot[1]
    • section cut[1]
      • microdialog[1]
      • shortcuts[1]
    • shape explorer[1][2]
    • shortcuts
      • copy[1]
      • cut[1]
      • delete[1][2]
      • paste[1]
      • select[1]
    • show[1]
    • show analysis results[1]
    • show optimization results[1]
    • show parts[1]
    • simplify geometry[1]
    • simplifying geometry tutorial[1]
    • single draw[1][2][3][4]
    • sketch
      • circle[1]
      • constraints[1]
        • apply[1]
        • delete[1]
      • curve[1][2][3][4][5]
      • line[1]
      • mode[1]
      • plane[1][2][3]
      • point[1]
      • rectangle[1]
    • sketching and optimizing tutorial[1]
    • slice part for 3D printing[1]
    • smooth optimization results[1]
    • snaps[1]
      • disable[1]
      • enable[1]
      • overview[1]
      • shortcuts[1]
    • solids[1]
    • SpaceMouse[1][2]
    • space mouse[1][2]
    • speed/accuracy[1]
    • split draw[1][2][3][4]
    • spot welds[1][2][3][4][5][6]
    • spot welds tutorial[1]
    • stamping constraint[1][2][3][4]
    • strain energy density tutorial[1][2][3][4]
    • stress constraints[1]
    • structural optimization tutorials[1]
    • subtract parts[1]
    • support part for 3D printing[1]
    • supports[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]
    • surface modeling tutorial[1]
    • surface removal, patch[1]
    • surfaces[1]
    • symmetry[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
    • system requirements[1]
    • systems[1][2][3][4]
  • T
    • temperatures[1][2][3][4]
    • thickness constraints[1]
    • toolbelts[1][2]
    • topography optimization[1]
    • topology optimization[1]
    • torques[1][2][3][4]
    • torsion springs[1][2][3][4][5][6]
    • tracers[1][2][3][4][5]
    • traction forces[1]
    • translating objects[1]
    • translational ICs[1][2]
    • trim and break
      • break curves[1][2][3]
      • join curves[1]
      • trim[1]
      • trim curves[1]
    • trim curve[1][2]
    • tutorial[1][2][3][4][5][6]
    • tutorials[1]
  • U
    • unit and measurement
      • change[1]
      • customize units[1]
      • display units[1]
      • model units[1]
    • units[1]
  • V
    • view
      • recall[1]
      • rotate[1][2]
      • store[1]
    • view controls[1][2]
  • W
    • watermark[1]
    • workspace[1][2][3]
  • Z
    • zoom[1]

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