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Cast Analysis
Run a casting analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Run Options
Choose whether to run jobs in sequence or in parallel.

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Discover new features and enhancements.
Get Started
New to Inspire Cast? Learn the basics here.
Tutorials
Learn to use Inspire Cast with our interactive tutorials.
Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Model Setup
Designate casting parts, gravity direction, gates, and components.
Cast Analysis
Run a casting analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
- Porosity Preview
  Run a fast thermal analysis of the part.
- Process Parameters
  Define the parameters for a basic, gravity, high pressure, or low pressure casting process.
- Run Options
  Choose whether to run jobs in sequence or in parallel.
- Run Analysis
  Define and run a filling analysis, solidification analysis, or both.
- Run Status
  View the status of the current run, as well runs for the current model that have not yet been viewed. To see all past runs, you need to view the run history.
- Run History
  View, sort, open, and delete past runs for the current and previous models.
- Show Analysis Results
  Review the results of a casting analysis.
- Animate and Record Results
  Use the Animation Toolbar that appears at the bottom of the modeling window to animate and record results.
Casting Benchmark Manual
Download the Casting Benchmark Manual to learn more about benchmark and verification tests.

Run Options

Choose whether to run jobs in sequence or in parallel.

Click the Run group label to define how jobs are run.

Figure 1. Run Options Menu

Local Sequential: Queue run requests on your local computer and run one after the other.
Local Parallel: Immediately execute all runs on your local computer , even if previous runs have not yet finished. The processing time for each individual run will increase because multiple simulations are being run simultaneously.
Add Server: Add and configure a remote job server.

Add a Remote Job Server

Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.

For more information about how to install and configure a PBS server, refer to the Inspire Cast Remote Job Submission Guide, available on the Altair Help Center.

Click the Run group label to display run options.
Select the Add Server option from the menu.
Enter the Name, Host, and Port.
Click Save.

A cloud icon appears next to the Run menu when the connection to the server has been established.
Click the Run group label and verify that the server has been added.
Set up and run an analysis using the Run Analysis window.

Note:

If Inspire Cast is integrated with Altair PBS Works, you can connect to an:

HPC Cluster running PBS Professional Workload Manager
HPC Cluster running LSF Workload Manager