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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.
- Access the Model Files
  Learn how to access and download required model files.
- Rigid Body Dynamics
- Model Definition Language
- Flexible Body Dynamics
  - MV-2010: Flexbody Generation using Flex Prep and OptiStruct
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate In this tutorial, you will learn the fundamentals of flexbody generation, using FlexBodyPrep, MotionView, and OptiStruct.
  - MV-2020: Use Flexbodies in MBD Models
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate In this tutorial, you will use the flexible bodies created in tutorial MV-2010 in an MBD model and solve the model using MotionSolve.
  - MV-2021: Simulate an Automotive Door Closure Event
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate In this tutorial, you will learn how to create flexible and rigid body models and simulate a door closure.
  - MV-2040: Load Estimation for a Fore Canard Actuator Mechanism Under Aero-dynamic Loads
    Tutorial Level: Advanced In this tutorial, you will learn how to represent pressure/distributed loads as Modal Forces on a CMS flexible body and scale Modal Forces to real world loads in MotionView/MotionSolve.
  - MV-2035: Solve Flexbody ADM/ACF in MotionSolve
    Tutorial Level: Intermediate In this tutorial, you will learn how to solve an ADM/ACF model that has flexbodies using MotionSolve, use the Add Object panel in HyperView and view the transient analysis results from MotionSolve.
  - MV-2100: Introduction to Non-Linear Finite Element (NLFE) Analysis in MotionSolve
    Tutorial Level: Advanced In this tutorial, you will learn about Non-Linear Finite Element formulation used in MotionSolve and about how to model NLFE bodies in MotionView.
  - MV-2110: Use an NLFE Helical Spring in a Cam-Follower Mechanism
    Tutorial Level: Advanced In this tutorial, you will learn how to use a pre-defined NLFE Helical Spring sub-system component in a model.
- Advanced Simulation
- Optimization-DOE-Stochastics
- Durability - Fatigue
- Automation
- User Subroutines
- Co-Simulation
- Vehicle Simulation using MotionView
- Using the MotionSolve API
MotionSolve User Guide
MotionSolve is a system level, multibody solver that is based on the principles of mechanics.
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.

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Flexible Body Dynamics