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Altair RISE : Program to Recognize and Reward our most engaged Community Members
šāÆAltairĀ RISE Program We'reĀ excited to launch an exclusive 6-month program designed to recognize and reward our most engaged community members! WhetherĀ you'reĀ answering questions, sharing solutions, orĀ participatingĀ in discussions, RISE gives you recognition in the community while helping you grow yourĀ expertise. Progressā¦
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Suggestion for reusing existing TCL/Tk scripts and migration to Python environment
Description: Are these statements correct? Virtually all features available in TCL/TK APIs are available in Python APIs. New features development has started happening more in Python APIs than in TCL/TK since the last two releases and will continue to happen so in future. Anyone using Python APIs will be future proof inā¦
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Material Selection for Plastic Gears Using AltairĀ® Material Data Centerā¢
Plastic gears are widely used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications due to their cost-effectiveness, low weight, corrosion resistance, and quiet operation. In the automotive industry, plastic gears can be found in critical subsystems such as windshield wiper mechanisms, seat adjusters, electric windowā¦
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Changing a property to multiple elements at a time in python (hyperworks 2025)
I have a situation where I need to change a property to thousands of elements at a time. Recording the same step using hyperworks GUI I get a code that looks like this: def run(): model = hm.Model() elements_collection = hm.Collection(model, hm.FilterByEnumeration(ent.Element, ids=[3761243, 3762452])) MCID =ā¦
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What is the equivalent pattern in python for hm_getvalue in tcl (hyperworks 2025)?
I need to do some calculations with the material systems assigned to 3d elements. To get to those values (directions) I need to first get the MCIDs from a collection of elements. in python, I can do: import hm import hm.entities as ent elems = hm.CollectionByInteractiveSelection(model,ent.Element) elem_system = {} for e inā¦
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Boost Simulation Usability with Materials Intelligence in AltairĀ® Material Data Centerā¢
Incomplete material data can be a major roadblock in simulation workflows - especially when accuracy, multi-physics compatibility, and solver-readiness are critical. The Materials Intelligence capability in AltairĀ® Material Data Centerā¢ (AMDC) addresses this challenge head-on by automatically identifying and filling dataā¦
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Which software is helpfull to perform Weld distortion analysis?
I need to perform the welding distortion in the structure. Could you please suggest potential solutions to proceed further?
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Searching Materials in AltairĀ® Material Data Centerā¢
The AltairĀ® Material Data Centerā¢ (AMDC) is a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that enables engineers, designers, and analysts efficiently find and use material data for simulation and product development. One of AMDCās most powerful features is its versatile and intuitive search functionality, allowing users to findā¦
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How to get outer FE free edge for any FE component ?
I tried different methods to get the outer FE free edge for given component like free edges with features by varying feature anglesā¦ I couldn't get solid logic for scripting.. please let me know if there is any shortcut or procedure to detect outer edge of FE component. Please consider this as a priority Best Regardsā¦
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Could you please help me on this error #1458?
Description: I have run Frequency response modal method EIGRA , analysis type MFREQ but the simulations say it is : In subcase # 21 of type "MFREQ": *** ERROR # 1458 *** in the input data: One of following cards must be used in this subcase: DLOAD, CDSMETH,. In subcase # 22 of type "MFREQ": *** ERROR # 1458 *** in theā¦
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What's the equivalent general type of contact for Axis symmetric Analysis in Radioss?
I am trying to run an axis symmetric analysis in Radioss. I am trying to find a type of contact similar to TYPE 7 contact, I want to use it for self contact. I tried TYPE 7 contact, however I got an error that it is incompatible with 2D analysis. I am trying to use TYPE 5 and TYPE 3, however I am getting this error: "ERRORā¦
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July Community Roundup & Two Exciting Announcements š¢
Hi Everyone, We hope you're all enjoying the summer sunshine and making the most of these beautiful summer days! Before we dive into our July highlights, we have two exciting announcements to share: š¢Altair RISE Program - Launching August 2025 Get ready for something special! Our RISE Program(Recognition for Innovation,ā¦
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how to find license server name and license file
Description: i got student edition bundle license then, to install altair hypermesh software i downloaded hw2025_win64 and hwDesktop2025.1_win64 files, during installation step it asked to choose license file which was not available then i gave skip & next, then installation was successfull , later i opened software whereā¦
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Solver Interface with Python API commands
Hello Developers, I have been trying to change the solver profile from "Abaqus" to "LsDyna" thru some python scripting. I used python API commands as follows: I get solvername from the hm_getsolver tcl command. After this, I executed the commands from the recording as follows and got the output for "hm_getsolver" to beā¦
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Smart Material Selection for Sheet Metal with AltairĀ® Material Data Centerā¢
Sheet metal plays a vital role across industries - from automotive body structures and aerospace panels to heavy engineering equipment, consumer electronics casings, and household appliances. Each application demands the right balance of strength, weight, and manufacturability, making material selection a critical step inā¦
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LLM for HyperWorks Python API
Hello, are there any experiences with LLMs, which can answer best my questions regarding Python HW API coding? I tried MS CoPilot and received a lot of hallucination. __
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Non Linear Material Data
Hi team, I was trying to run a simulation with Non linear material data. I have the Stress Strain curve details for steel as below: 0 0 0.0005 100 0.001 200 0.0014 210 0.002 220 0.005 260 0.01 280 0.05 350 0.1 380 0.15 400 0.2 405 I have been traditionally using MATS1 card, where we use Plastic Strain vs True stress,ā¦
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Optimize the first natural frequency of a Solid Aluminum Plate
Description: Topology Optimization of a Solid Aluminum Plate with an Objective Function to Increase the first natural frequency Product/Topic Name : Altair Optistruct 2023.1 Comments: Please provide a solution on what would be the design constraints, Optimization Responses, Objective Function and Design Variable. My goalā¦
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OMLPY - Seamless OML Access from Python in Altair Products
What is OMLPY? An extension that enables you to call OML (Open Matrix Language) built-in and user-defined functions directly from Python within Altair products such as Compose, HyperMesh, HyperGraph, HyperView, and Inspire. Extension is available starting in Compose 2025.1. Key Features: Access all OML built-in functionsā¦
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HyperMesh 2025 - Getting Started as experienced Classic HyperMesh User
Overview: Short pdf with a collection of information, exercises and tools to bring you up and running especially - but not only - as experienced user of the classic HyperMesh interface: Slide #2: Finding your Tools and Functionality Slide #3: Getting Started through Youtube exercises Slide #4: Further Sources of Information
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Start MotionView Python Script from Windows Command Line
Hello, is there an option to start MotionView with a specified python script? I want to automate model creation for generating parametric studies on a linkage. For this, I first create Python Scripts that builds the model if pasted into the python console in MV. On Linux, I can simply run mview -f myPythonScript.py fromā¦
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Radioss analysis remaining time is so long.
Description: I am trying to solve a 3 point bending model on Radioss and Hypermesh. I modeled all the parts and set all the parameters. However, the remaining time of the analysis is so long like 20+days. I have to modeled the parts 3D to obtain clear results. I think the analysis lasts shorter. Can you help me? I haveā¦
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Why is my model taking longer to converge even though convergence is good?
I have given DT=0.1, DTMIN=0.0001, I have not specified DTMAX. I don't why it's taking longer time to converge, Is it because of DTMIN? I have given only enforced displacement SPCD=30mm. It's converging but it is taking longer time to get solve. What is the preferred DT, DTMIN and DTMAX value. How the solver takes the timeā¦
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Altair Community May 2025 Roundup + How to enter our $25 Raffle š
Hello Community Members! Welcome to our May Community Roundup! As we wrapped up a beautiful May and moved in to June, I am excited to share highlights from our buzzing Altair Community. Before we dive in to May's achievement, don't forget to participate in our exciting June Community Raffle - Complete your Profile, Getā¦
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Upcoming Altair Community Events for June - Join Us!
Our community events calendar is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and grow. From technical deep-dives to networking sessions, these events are designed to strengthen our community connections. Take a look at our June events lineup. Summary of our Upcoming Events: Ask the Expert AI Studio Series [June 11] -ā¦
