User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1
User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1

  1. Home
  2. Reference

    View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.

  3. Frequently Asked Questions

    Got questions? We have answers!

  4. FAQs: Geometry and Model Setup

  • What's New
  • Get Started
  • Tutorials
  • Parametric Modeling
  • Structures
  • Motion
  • Print3D and Manufacturing
  • Reference
  • Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Index
User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1

User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1
  • What's New

    Discover new features and enhancements.

  • Get Started

    New to Inspire? Learn the basics here.

  • Tutorials

    Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.

  • Parametric Modeling

    Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.

  • Structures

    Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.

  • Motion

    Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.

  • Print3D and Manufacturing

    Set up and run an additive manufacturing, porosity, or thinning analysis.

  • Reference

    View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.

    • Frequently Asked Questions

      Got questions? We have answers!

      • FAQs: General

      • FAQs: Geometry and Model Setup

        • Can I Manually Define Contacts?
        • How Do I Create a Structure with a Regular Shape Pattern?
        • Can I Convert Separate Bodies to Individual Parts?
        • How Do I Apply Loads to a Portion of a Surface?
        • Can You Orient a Load to a Geometric Feature?
        • Can You Assign Initial Tension to Fasteners?
        • Is It Possible to Define Infinitely Rigid Bodies?
        • Can I Define the Parting Plane for a Shape Control?
        • How Do I Design Ribs Without Holes?
      • FAQs: Analysis and Optimization

      • FAQs: Manufacturing

    • Troubleshooting

      Need help troubleshooting a problem? Check out our troubleshooting topics.

    • Errors and Alerts

      Altair Inspire checks for potential problems with the model before running an analysis or optimization and will suggest solutions when problems are found.

    • Glossary

      View a list of glossary terms and definitions.

  • Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls

    Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1
User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1

  1. Home
  2. Reference

    View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.

  3. Frequently Asked Questions

    Got questions? We have answers!

  4. FAQs: Geometry and Model Setup

  • What's New
  • Get Started
  • Tutorials
  • Parametric Modeling
  • Structures
  • Motion
  • Print3D and Manufacturing
  • Reference
  • Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Index

FAQs: Geometry and Model Setup

  • Can I Manually Define Contacts?
  • How Do I Create a Structure with a Regular Shape Pattern?
  • Can I Convert Separate Bodies to Individual Parts?
  • How Do I Apply Loads to a Portion of a Surface?
  • Can You Orient a Load to a Geometric Feature?
  • Can You Assign Initial Tension to Fasteners?
  • Is It Possible to Define Infinitely Rigid Bodies?
  • Can I Define the Parting Plane for a Shape Control?
  • How Do I Design Ribs Without Holes?

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