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Overview
MotionSolve^® is an integrated solution to analyze, evaluate, and optimize the performance of multibody systems.
Tutorials
Discover MotionSolve functionality with interactive tutorials.
MotionSolve User Guide
MotionSolve is a system level, multibody solver that is based on the principles of mechanics.
- Introduction to MotionSolve
  - Target Applications for MotionSolve
    MotionSolve utilizes physics-based methods to accurately predict the operating performance of a product.
  - Modeling in MotionSolve
    The modeling process begins with the idealization of a system as an assembly of more basic components.
  - Analysis in MotionSolve
    Six basic types of analyses are available in multibody systems (MBS).
  - Typical Outputs
    At each output time, the multibody simulation can write a comprehensive description of the state of the system. Thus, a time history of system behavior is recorded in the output files.
- Platform Support, Recommended Hardware, and Licensing
- Run MotionSolve
- Model Systems
- Model Simulations
- Visualize Results - Animation and Request Plots
- Couple MotionSolve with Other Software
- Customization Capabilities
- Analysis Tips
- NLFE Bodies Introduction
- User Subroutines in MotionSolve
- msolve API
- MotionSolve Verification Manual
- MotionSolve Optimization Guide
- MotionSolve Environment Variables
- References
MotionSolve Reference Guide
This manual provides a detailed list and usage information regarding command statements, model statements, functions and the Subroutine Interface available in MotionSolve.

Target Applications for MotionSolve

MotionSolve utilizes physics-based methods to accurately predict the operating performance of a product.

These generic capabilities are useful in a wide variety of industries. Some key markets for MotionSolve are shown in the figure below.

Figure 1. Target Markets for MotionSolve