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MotionSolve User Guide
MotionSolve is a system level, multibody solver that is based on the principles of mechanics.
NLFE Bodies Introduction
Solving: Solve Models with NLFE Components

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MotionSolve User Guide
MotionSolve is a system level, multibody solver that is based on the principles of mechanics.
- Introduction to MotionSolve
- Platform Support, Recommended Hardware, and Licensing
- Run MotionSolve
- Model Systems
- Model Simulations
- Visualize Results - Animation and Request Plots
- Couple MotionSolve with Other Software
- Customization Capabilities
- Analysis Tips
- NLFE Bodies Introduction
  - Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation
    The Absolute Nodal Coordinate Formulation or the ANCF is a finite element based representation of flexible components in one, two and three dimensions that are allowed to deform under applied load. It is a formulation that allows you to model Non Linear Flexible Element (NLFE) components in your multibody system.
  - Pre-processing: Use the ANCF to Model Flexible Components
    The implementation of the ANCF in MotionSolve allows you to create flexible components and attach them to the rest of your system in a similar way as rigid bodies.
  - Solving: Solve Models with NLFE Components
    - Static and Quasi-Static Analysis
      Both CABLE and BEAM NLFE components are supported for Static and Quasi-Static analyses. You may choose any of the available material models while defining the BEAM or CABLE components for these analyses.
    - Transient Analysis
  - Post-processing: Generate Results for NLFE Components
  - Frequently Asked Questions
- User Subroutines in MotionSolve
- msolve API
- MotionSolve Verification Manual
- MotionSolve Optimization Guide
- MotionSolve Environment Variables
- References
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.

Solving: Solve Models with NLFE Components

MotionSolve supports the following analysis types when modeling flexible components using the ANCF:

Static analysis
Quasi-Static analysis
Transient analysis

Linear analysis is currently not supported with the NLFE components.