Altair Inspire User Guide

2022

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Tutorials
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
PolyNURBS Tutorials
Learn how to create and modify PolyNURBS.
Video Tutorial: Selecting and Editing PolyNURBS
Learn how to edit PolyNURBS objects and the various selection techniques that are available.

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Parametric Modeling
Structures
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Design Explorer
Manufacture
Print 3D
Inspire Python API
Reference
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls

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.
- Basic Tutorials
  Get started learning how to adjust the view, move parts, run an optimization, and export files.
- Sketch and Geometry Tutorials
  Learn how to create 2D sketches and parametric parts, prepare and simplify solid geometry, and model surfaces.
- PolyNURBS Tutorials
  Learn how to create and modify PolyNURBS.
  - Video Tutorial: Creating PolyNURBS
    Learn how to create a PolyNURBS part using primitives and by adding and removing blocks.
  - Video Tutorial: Selecting and Editing PolyNURBS
    Learn how to edit PolyNURBS objects and the various selection techniques that are available.
  - Video Tutorial: PolyNURBS Modeling
    Create the basic shape of a computer mouse using PolyNURBS modeling techniques.
- Model Setup Tutorials
  Define contacts, create fasteners, and connect parts with spot welds.
- Structural Analysis Tutorials
  Run a baseline analysis and analyze a generated shape.
- Structural Optimization Tutorials
  Learn how to run different types of optimizations and compare results.
- Motion Tutorials
  Define joints and motion contacts, create motors and actuators, run a motion analysis and plot the results.
- Design Explorer Tutorials
  Create a design-of-experiments and explore the results.
- Print3D Tutorials
  Learn how to prepare, analyze, and export parts for 3D printing.
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.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Altair Inspire User Guide

2022

Home
Tutorials
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
PolyNURBS Tutorials
Learn how to create and modify PolyNURBS.
Video Tutorial: Selecting and Editing PolyNURBS
Learn how to edit PolyNURBS objects and the various selection techniques that are available.

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

Video Tutorial: Selecting and Editing PolyNURBS

Learn how to edit PolyNURBS objects and the various selection techniques that are available.

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