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Inspire motion, How to continue analysis?
Hi Everyone, I was recently performing an analysis of Inspire motion. However, as the analysis time increases, the memory occupied increases and may even exceed the maximum limit. This makes it difficult to complete the entire analysis in one go on a personal computer. I would like to ask if there is a method, Ability to…
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Moving from FEA to MBD – Understanding the Key Differences and Fundamentals
Check out MotionView/MotionSolve’s product webpage for info on more features, releases, and capabilities. You can download the latest version of MotionSolve in the Altair One Marketplace. Learn more about Altair One and Community here. Aspect FEA (Finite Element Analysis) MBD (Multibody Dynamics) Primary Purpose Structural…
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Altairマルチボディソリューション 2025 - 新機能紹介ウェビナー動画・資料
Altairマルチボディソリューション 2025ではInspireの設計探索、車両走行のリアルタイムシミュレーション・高度な周波数応答解析・可変形カーブ、サーフェスの接触など、機能が大幅に拡張しています。pdf資料のダウンロードはこちらです。 主な新機能 ・機能改善 Inspire モーション機能 設計探査 レンダリングアニメーション ジョイント角度制限 剛体グループの弾性体化 MotionView ケーブルモデリングの改善 システムのユーザーライブラリ登録 Verticalソリューション Jupyter Notebookによる車両シミュレーションレポート CDTireのリサイズ、MF++対応 MotionSolve…
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Hydraulic Lift Gate Analysis & Optimization in Inspire
INTRODUCTION Hydraulic lift gates are used for loading and unloading goods into trucks, making it easier for drivers to transport heavy goods. Optimizing performance and efficiency is crucial for staying ahead in hydraulic lift gate design. This article explores how engineers can utilize multibody dynamics (MBD) and…
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Contact Stiffness In Motion Solve
Hi , I am performing MBD analysis using Altair Inspire & Motion Solve. In that, I need to assign the contact between to two parts. After selecting the parts, In the property browser under properties- there are some parameters like Stiffness, damping, exponent and penetration depth. In which basis, should enter those…
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Improving Prosthetic Knee Performance using Inspire Motion
INTRODUCTIONProsthetic knees have seen significant improvements over the last several decades. Originally, single axis prosthetic knees helped amputees to walk again. However, they lacked the stability and range of motion of real knees while requiring an unnatural gait. The polycentric knee was developed to address these…
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Robotic Hand Prosthetic Motion Analysis in Altair Inspire
INTRODUCTIONThe human hand is incredibly versatile, being able to pick up a large range of objects of different sizes and shapes while supporting large weights. It is natural that robotic engineers look to the hand for inspiration in the design of new robotic systems. In fact, many groups have developed iterations of…
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How to find Contact stress in Gear ?
Hi , I have a Two sets of gear, here I want to perform an FEA Analysis to find out the contact stress in the gear tooth using Simlab? I have gone through the rack and Pinion gear tutorial in Hypermesh. But in my case, there are Bevel and spur type gears. Which type of analysis suitable to find the above outputs and which…
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How to simulate a impact Wrench Mechanism in Altair Motion View / Solve ?
I have a Impact wrench mechanism CAD and I want to simulate it in Motion Solve / view then extract the loadings like force, torque etc…. Then use that loadings for FEA Analysis , also I would like to model a Flexible Body to obtain a Stress and Strain Result in Motion Solve. I have one you tube Tutorial link which contains…
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How to Simulate the Planetary gear in Motion solve?
Hi , I have a planetary gear Assembly and want to simulate using Motion solve and using it MBD analysis using Flexible bodies. I go through some tutorials like piston and cylinder, four bar mechanisms. They used revolute joints at specific location for simulation and analysis. I don't know how to simulate the Planetary…
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Different ressults for the same parameters in MotionView and Inspire
Hi all, I'm triying to modeling a simple dinamic mechanical model with Motionsolve and Inspire, and I find different ressults. In Motionview model, the plug jumps and dissappear, and in Inspire, the model runs apparently more correctly. The parameters of contact are exactly the same, and the rest of the constrains, speed…
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Controlling Rocket Fairing Separation in Zero Gravity
CHALLENGE Controlling Rocket Fairing Separation in Zero Gravity: Challenges of Cable Retraction and Trajectory Stability. Ensuring Safe Separation Without Compromising Mission Integrity PREFACE Fairing separation in space requires precise control to avoid interference with a spacecraft’s trajectory. Physical testing of…
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Inspire crashes when running motion analysis
I'm having a problem with Altair Inspire when I want to analyze a movement. The program works correctly as long as there is NO contact set between parts (both as structural or joint contact). If there are any contacts the program closes automatically when pressing the motion run button. My PC has all the technical…
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Failed to open Inspire 2024.1.1
Hi everyone, Upon launching I receive the following error Error loading C:/Program Files/Altair/2024.1/Inspire2024.1.1/hwx/plugins/freedom/core/win64/bin/hwfdmplugincore.dll: A dynamic link library (DLL) initialization routine failed. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling. I also cannot find any help or related…
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Interacting with the Current Model in Altair Inspire: A Simple Guide
How to interact with current model Below are the code examples that explains how we can interact with existing model. SketchPart : Sketch Part hold only point, Curve and area feature in case of closed sketches. from hwx import inspire #get the current model model = inspire.getModel() # or you can use…
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Building a Parametric Model with Sketches, Geometry, Variables, and Dimensioning in Altair Inspire
Building a Parametric Model with Sketches, Geometry, Variables, and Dimensioning in Altair Inspire. To make a sketch entity parametric in Altair Inspire, you need to add dimensions to the sketch and assign model variables to those dimensions. This allows the entity to be driven by variables, enabling flexible adjustments.…
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Parametric Modeling in Altair Inspire: Extruding A Fully Constrained Sketch
Introduction to Parametric Modeling Parametric modeling allows designers to define relationships between different elements of a model through variables, constraints, and dimensions. This approach allows the user to change the dimensions of one element, and automatically adjust other elements that depend on it. The beauty…
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Exploring Altair Inspire APIs: A Python Demo for GUI Development
Altair Inspire is a powerful tool for simulation-driven design, allowing users to create, modify, and analyze geometries. Through its Python API, developers can extend Inspire’s capabilities and automate tasks. In this blog, we'll explore a few interesting examples using the Inspire API to demonstrate geometry creation,…
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Hands-On Guide to Modifying 3D Models: Fillet, Chamfer, Partition, Shell, and Scale Techniques
Introduction In this guide, we will explore practical techniques for modifying 3D models using Altair Inspire's Python API. We'll focus on five key operations: Partition, Fillet, Chamfer, Shell, and Scale. Each operation plays a crucial role in modifying and adapting your 3D designs. Before applying any geometric…
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Parametric Modeling in Altair Inspire: A Step-by-Step Guide
Preface: Understanding Parametric Modeling Parametric modeling is a powerful CAD technique that enables designers to create models defined by parameters or constraints. These parameters—such as dimensions, distances, and angles—drive the geometry of the design. The beauty of parametric modeling lies in its flexibility: by…
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Mastering 2D Design: A Beginner’s Guide to Inspire's Sketching Module
In this blog, we will explore the power of the Inspire Sketching Module. With Inspire’s Sketch API, you can create, manipulate, and refine 2D sketches, which form the foundation for many 3D modeling operations. Sketching is a fundamental step for designing intricate shapes, structures, and models. Let's dive into key…
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How can I access the simulation prompts(play, pause and results0 when my screen does not display them?
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Planetary Gearset Stress Analysis and Optimization in Inspire Motion
Overview INTRODUCTION Planetary gearboxes are useful for their compact design, high torque density, and efficiency. They distribute load across multiple gears, enhancing reliability and durability while reducing maintenance. Modular construction allows flexibility in gear ratios, accommodating specific operational needs.…
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Wing Landing Gear Deployment & Optimization in Inspire Motion
Overview INTRODUCTION The landing gear on any aircraft is a critical feature paramount to passenger safety which requires careful and comprehensive design and analysis. The landing gear must survive takeoffs, taxiing, and most importantly landings, with a large margin for safety. It should fold into the aircraft to occupy…
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Landing Gear Dynamics in Inspire Motion
Overview INTRODUCTION Multibody dynamics (MBD) simulation is the study of the dynamics of interconnected rigid or flexible bodies. Using MBD simulation, designers and engineers can analyze the motion, forces, and stresses in a wide range of mechanisms. By implementing simulation early in the design phase, engineers can…