Altair Inspire User Guide

2022

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View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Errors and Alerts
Altair Inspire checks for potential problems with the model before running an analysis or optimization and will suggest solutions when problems are found.
Motion Errors and Alerts
View suggested solutions for resolving Motion errors.
Modeling Errors
The section contains information about how to resolve modeling errors in Inspire Motion.

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2022

Altair Inspire User Guide

What's New
Discover new features and enhancements.
Get Started
New to Inspire? Learn the basics here.
Tutorials
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Motion
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Design Explorer
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method.
Manufacture
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
Print 3D
Preapare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Inspire Python API
Learn how to access the Inspire Python API including online help, quick start demos, and the Extension Manager.
Reference
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
- Frequently Asked Questions
  Got questions? We have answers!
- Troubleshooting
  Need help troubleshooting a problem? Check out our troubleshooting topics.
- Errors and Alerts
  Altair Inspire checks for potential problems with the model before running an analysis or optimization and will suggest solutions when problems are found.
  - Message Center
    A history of error messages, warnings, and informative messages are displayed and categorized in the Message Center. Examples of messages include errors regarding failed parts during CAD import, construction history errors and information, as well as status and run time information.
  - Inspire Errors and Alerts
    There are a number of problems that can prevent analysis or optimization from running successfully. The most common reasons for failed runs are improperly defined load cases.
  - Motion Errors and Alerts
    View suggested solutions for resolving Motion errors.
    - Modeling Errors
      The section contains information about how to resolve modeling errors in Inspire Motion.
    - Run Termination Errors
      This section contains information about how to resolve run termination errors in Inspire Motion.
    - Information and Question Alerts
      This section contains information and question alerts in Inspire Motion.
- Glossary
  View a list of glossary terms and definitions.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Altair Inspire User Guide

2022

Home
Reference
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Errors and Alerts
Altair Inspire checks for potential problems with the model before running an analysis or optimization and will suggest solutions when problems are found.
Motion Errors and Alerts
View suggested solutions for resolving Motion errors.
Modeling Errors
The section contains information about how to resolve modeling errors in Inspire Motion.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Parametric Modeling
Structures
Motion
Design Explorer
Manufacture
Print 3D
Inspire Python API
Reference
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls

Modeling Errors

The section contains information about how to resolve modeling errors in Inspire Motion.

Model Contains No Active Parts
All Parts Are Grounded
Massless Part(s) Detected
Directional Conflict in Torsion Spring
Directional Conflict in Motor
Motor or Actuator Joint is Locked
Parts Defining Torsion Spring Are Grounded
Coil Spring Dimensions Are Not Realistic
Error Importing .csv File
Coupler Requires Joints to be Rigid and Active
Invalid Coupler
Actuator Joint Type Is Incorrect
Microseconds Time Units Not Supported for Motion Analysis

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