How to Define Contact Surfaces in Altair Inspire for Topology Optimization

Jan Traußnigg

Hi, I've been using Altair Inspire for about a week now and I'm particularly interested in topology optimization of individual components that are statically loaded and can be 3D printed. I've learned that it's very important to have a design space that is optimized and another one where restraints and forces can act. To divide my component into these two spaces, I used the "Partition" tool for holes where there are screws or forces acting. However, I haven't found a good way to exclude surfaces of my component from the design space. I quickly understood and found how to do it for holes, but now I have a surface on my component where it will sit. How do I define this surface as a contact surface?