User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1

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Tutorials
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
Motion Tutorials
Define joints and motion contacts, create motors and actuators, run a motion analysis and plot the results.

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

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.
- Basic Tutorials
  Get started learning how to adjust the view, move parts, run an optimization, and export files.
- Sketch and Geometry Tutorials
  Learn how to create 2D sketches and parametric parts, prepare and simplify solid geometry, and model surfaces.
- PolyNURBS Tutorials
  Learn how to create and modify PolyNURBS.
- Model Setup Tutorials
  Define contacts, create fasteners, and connect parts with spot welds.
- Structural Analysis Tutorials
  Run a baseline analysis and analyze a generated shape.
- Structural Optimization Tutorials
  Learn how to run different types of optimizations and compare results.
- Motion Tutorials
  Define joints and motion contacts, create motors and actuators, run a motion analysis and plot the results.
  - Tutorial: Getting Started with Motion
    Learn how to create connections, add a motor and spring damper force, and run a motion analysis.
  - Tutorial: Joints, Motors, and Plotting
    Create and modify joints, add angle and speed motors, then run a motion analysis and plot the results.
  - Tutorial: Actuators and Analysis Types
    Add an actuator to a motion model, then run transient and static motion analyses.
  - Tutorial: Optimizing a Part with Motion
    Learn how to optimize a part using motion analysis results.
  - Tutorial: Motion Contacts and Force Explorer
    Create a motion contact between multiple parts and visualize forces using the Force Explorer.
  - Tutorial: Motion Joint Couplers
    Add couplers to joint pairs, reverse the direction of a coupler, then run a motion analysis and plot the results.
- Print3D Tutorials
  Learn how to prepare, analyze, and export parts for 3D printing.
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.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

User Guide: Altair Inspire 2021.1

Home
Tutorials
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
Motion Tutorials
Define joints and motion contacts, create motors and actuators, run a motion analysis and plot the results.

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

Motion Tutorials

Define joints and motion contacts, create motors and actuators, run a motion analysis and plot the results.

Tutorial: Getting Started with Motion
Learn how to create connections, add a motor and spring damper force, and run a motion analysis.
Tutorial: Joints, Motors, and Plotting
Create and modify joints, add angle and speed motors, then run a motion analysis and plot the results.
Tutorial: Actuators and Analysis Types
Add an actuator to a motion model, then run transient and static motion analyses.
Tutorial: Optimizing a Part with Motion
Learn how to optimize a part using motion analysis results.
Tutorial: Motion Contacts and Force Explorer
Create a motion contact between multiple parts and visualize forces using the Force Explorer.
Tutorial: Motion Joint Couplers
Add couplers to joint pairs, reverse the direction of a coupler, then run a motion analysis and plot the results.

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