HyperMesh versions compatibility for E-learnings

Batalha
Batalha Altair Community Member
edited October 15 in Community Q&A

Hi,

I'm doing the E-learnings from the 2024 HyperWorks (HyperMesh) version, which use several *.hm files created in the 2024 version. 
Altair Course: Getting Started with HyperMesh v2024

But the software I have installed at my working machine has the 2022.3 version, and I can't open any of those *.hm files used in the demonstration videos. Meaning that I can't properly complete the e-learnings. 

Is there any way to have those files converted into the 2022.3 version? 
What else can I do to have a better user experience? 

Thanks!

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  • Daniela_Roman
    Daniela_Roman
    Altair Employee
    edited October 15 Answer ✓

    Hi @Batalha ! Unfortunately, HyperMesh is not backward compatible. You will need a 2024 version license to access the 2024 files. However, there are some recommendations you can follow:

    • Access the Altair Marketplace with an Altair One account: https://altairone.com/marketplace and try getting the version you're interested in. You'll be able to improve your experience by getting the latest product enhancements, which differ from the oldest versions.
    • Take a look at our OptiStruct for Linear Analysis using HyperWorks v2022.2 eLearning course in which you'll be able to find a similar .hm model. However, this will represent a different input to successfully follow along the 2024 course.
    • Finally, you can export the file solver deck and import it into any version. However, keep in mind this may lead to losing some geometry.

    I hope this helps. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with.
    Regards,

    Daniela Román.

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  • Daniela_Roman
    Daniela_Roman
    Altair Employee
    edited October 15 Answer ✓

    Hi @Batalha ! Unfortunately, HyperMesh is not backward compatible. You will need a 2024 version license to access the 2024 files. However, there are some recommendations you can follow:

    • Access the Altair Marketplace with an Altair One account: https://altairone.com/marketplace and try getting the version you're interested in. You'll be able to improve your experience by getting the latest product enhancements, which differ from the oldest versions.
    • Take a look at our OptiStruct for Linear Analysis using HyperWorks v2022.2 eLearning course in which you'll be able to find a similar .hm model. However, this will represent a different input to successfully follow along the 2024 course.
    • Finally, you can export the file solver deck and import it into any version. However, keep in mind this may lead to losing some geometry.

    I hope this helps. Please let me know if there's anything else I can help with.
    Regards,

    Daniela Román.

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