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Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Report
Generate PPT or PDF reports from analysis results. The Report tools are available after you have run an analysis.
Create a Quick Report
Generate an analysis report using the saved settings. You can export the report as a .ppt or .pdf file.

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Variables
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Implicit Modeling
Create implicit models with primitives, lattices, point clouds, fields, offsetting, Booleans, inverting, smoothing, morphing, and filleting.
Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
- Model Setup
  Create connections and apply loads, constraints, materials, and manufacturing controls to your model.
- Structural Analysis
  Set up and run a linear static analysis using the SimSolid or OptiStruct solver. You can also analyze normal modes and buckling modes.
- Structural Optimization
  Set up and run a topology, topography, or gauge optimization.
- Report
  Generate PPT or PDF reports from analysis results. The Report tools are available after you have run an analysis.
  - Create a Quick Report
    Generate an analysis report using the saved settings. You can export the report as a .ppt or .pdf file.
  - Customize the Report Settings and Create a Report
    Configure the settings and create an analysis report. You can save the settings so they can be used for quick reports.
Motion
Inspire Motion provides Multibody Simulation (MBS) capabilities to analyze the motion, dynamics, and interactions of interconnected rigid or flexible bodies within a system.
Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Design Explorer
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
Manufacture
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
Print 3D
Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Rendering
Adjust the materials and environment of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Inspire Python API
Learn how to access the Inspire Python API including online help, quick start demos, and the Extension Manager.
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Create a Quick Report

Generate an analysis report using the saved settings. You can export the report as a .ppt or .pdf file.

First, run a structural analysis.

First, run a fluids analysis.

First, run a motion analysis.

First run an analysis.

First, run an analysis.

First, run a foaming ananlysis

To customize the report settings, see Customize the Report Settings and Create a Report.

On the Structures ribbon, select Quick Report.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
On the Fluids ribbon, select Quick Report.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
On the Motion ribbon, select Quick Report.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
On the Casting ribbon, select Quick Report.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
On the Molding ribbon, select Quick Report.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
On the Foaming ribbon, select Quick Report.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
Browse to the location where you want to save the file. The default location is C:\Documents\Altair\reports.
Note: To change the location:
1. From the File menu, select the Preferences button.
2. Under Category, select Report.
3. Change the Save Settings. For more information, see Preferences: Report.
Enter the file name.
Choose a file format:
- PPTX
- PDF
Click Save.