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Hello Altair Support Team, I recently moved to a new laptop and am trying to activate my PSIM 2026 Student Edition license. When I enter my activation key, I receive the error: “This license was already activated using different HostIDs.” When I try to deactivate it on the new laptop, I receive: “License not found.” I no…
Hello, I tried installing SimLab on a Windows VM and used the license key to try and activate it. The software was not able to work on my system since it was ARM-based so I needed to install it onto a different system instead. However, since the license was previously used, it is no longer valid for activation. Could my…
Error says Could not connect to service Error 29 Details: SOAP 1.1 fault "an HTTP processing error occurred"
I made a flow solution and worked perfectly, but when added the coupling it just simpliy wont starts and shows a error menssage. I know the coupling server is working beacuse i was able to transfer the geometry to EDEM. Somebody knows how to solve that and what is wrong?
Hello, I couldn't understand how to use simlab.getProperty() function. What should be the input? I'm trying to get volume and mass properties of all bodies in my model separately and save it. How can I do this? Thank you. Altair SimLab 2025.1
Hello, Is there a SimLab API/XML command to select or retrieve all bodies identical to a selected body? I noticed the SimplifyBodies XML contains SimplifyBodiesIdenticaltoInputBodies Checked="1". Can this functionality be accessed with a function to create groups of identical bodies? Thank you! Altair SimLab 2025.1
How to solve this problem. I am trying to run the solver but I am getting this error
How do i change the property name dynamically. import hm import hm.entities as ent import prettytable as pt model = hm.Model() Create a collection of all properties in the modelprop_data = [] props = hm.Collection(model, ent.Property) assem = WHEEL_HOUSE_LHS compntnm = MUD_TOP Printing a table of properties and their…
i am using below script in hypermesh 2025.1 , Abaqus as my solver profile. after running i see nothing is shown as output . import hm import hm.entities as ent import prettytable as pt model = hm.Model() Create a collection of all properties in the modelprop_data = list() props = hm.Collection(model, ent.Property) Printing…
Pressure is applied on SHELL elements using PLOAD entry. After computing the analysis, I would like to visualize the applied pressure on the model with HyperView. I tried the following outputs : /ANIM/SHELL/PEXT /ANIM/SHELL/P /ANIM/ELEM/P /H3D/SHELL/PEXT None of them seems to be working. The analysis is performed using…
Hello everyone! , I am new user of Altair hypermesh, I have a very basic doubt that after meshing any geometry how to export any .hm file into .k format. I have tried using solver deck option but I was unable to do so.
Hi, I'm using Altair Inspire to create a J-weld geometry on a pipe. The weld cross-sections are different, as shown in the image below: the profile on the left differs from the profile on the right. My goal is to create a weld solid that follows the pipe circumference while smoothly transitioning from the left profile to…
Hi Altair Support Team, I recently reinstalled Windows on my PC, which changed my HostID. When I try to activate my Student Edition License Key, I get the error: "Error activating license: This license was already activated using different HostIDs." Could you please help me deactivate/reset the old HostID for my Activation…
Subject: HyperMesh 2026.1 - Persistent License Activation Failure (Managed Licensing / Altair One) Hello Altair Support, I'm unable to activate my HyperMesh 2026.1 license via Managed Licensing (Altair One account), despite extensive troubleshooting. I'd appreciate help investigating this from the account/server side, as…
I have installed Hypermesh 2026 (including the 2026.0.1 hotfix) and am attempting to activate the license. The AU Mechanical Engineer license is showing in Altair One > License Settings > Managed. When launching Hyperworks it asks for license credentials. Entering my Altair One credentials in the "Managed on Altair One"…
Hello, I was very wondering if I can do project nodes to surfaces fast in hypermesh 2025. I have a hexa mesh plate and I have a target surface. I want to project nodes in a specific face in hexa mesh to target surface. So I used a project(F7) function. But it took really long time. quantity of moving nodes are about…
Hi everyone I am highly interested in watching the recorded webinar titled "Unlock Fast & Easy Axial Flux Machine Simulation with SimLab". Unfortunately, I haven't been able to access the direct link or the video recording through the standard resources. Could you please guide me on how to access or watch this specific…
We continue to support our academic customers and users who were using and need to use the Altair One system during the transition to the Siemens Ecosystem. You can access its marketplace, downloads and Altair units managed licenses as before. You need to use the same URL - https://altairone.com/Marketplace during our…
🌟 Altair Community Update: Events, Highlights & What’s New Hello Altair Community! Welcome to this month’s community roundup—your go-to source for the latest discussions, expert insights, and standout solutions. Whether you're here to troubleshoot a challenge, discover new techniques, or stay up to date on trending topics,…
STATUS UPDATE (March 9 2026): Dear Community, Your support cases have been migrated to the Siemens Support Center. As of Monday, March 9th, the Altair Support Portal has been shut down. You should have received an email with the links and instructions on how to activate your account and log into the Siemens Support Center.…
The Altair Community is a space where beginners, experienced users, industry experts, students, faculty and our product specialists come together to share insights, collaborate, and find ways to take full advantage of our products. Engagement is at the heart of the Community and with the launch of our new and improved…
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Highlights of the 2026 Release The Feko 2026 release features extensions to many different solvers - enhancing Feko's capabilities in propagation modelling, network planning as well as general and specialist EM analysis application areas. There are various performance improvements, interoperability, and API extensions,…
It's time for our March roundup! We've been busy behind the scenes and we're thrilled to share some significant updates. Get ready! 📣 Major Updates Altair's Support infrastructure migrated to the Siemens Support Center: As of Monday, March 9th, the Altair Support Portal has been shut down and your cases have been migrated…
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