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Radioss Reference Guide
This manual provides a detailed list of all the input keywords and options available in Radioss.
Multi-Domain
This manual contains the description of the keywords for the Radioss Multi-Domain.

Welcome
What's New
View new features for Radioss 2026.
Radioss Overview
Radioss is a leading explicit finite element solver for crash and impact simulation.
Tutorials
Discover Radioss functionality with interactive tutorials.
Radioss User Guide
This manual provides details on the features, functionality, and simulation methods available in Altair Radioss.
Radioss Reference Guide
This manual provides a detailed list of all the input keywords and options available in Radioss.
- File Extensions and Formats
  Current Radioss format uses the 12x extension format.
- Single File Input
  This format allows running either Starter or Engine with the same file.
- New Keywords in 2026
  New and modified features in Radioss.
- Starter Input
  This manual provides a list of all the model definition keywords and options available in Radioss.
- Engine Input
  This manual provides a list of all the solution definition keywords and options available in Radioss.
- LS-DYNA Input
  This manual provides a list of LS-DYNA input files available in Radioss.
- Multi-Domain
  This manual contains the description of the keywords for the Radioss Multi-Domain.
  - Multi-Domain Single Input File Format
  - Multi-Domain Multi Input File Format
- Obsolete Keywords
  Keywords that are still supported, but no longer maintained (*) are considered obsolete.
- Other Files
- Definition
Radioss Example Guide
This manual presents examples solved using Radioss with regard to common problem types.
Radioss Verification Problems
This manual presents solved verification models.
Radioss Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding Radioss.
Radioss Theory Manual
This manual provides detailed information about the theory used in the Altair Radioss Solver.
Radioss User Subroutines
This manual describes the interface between Altair Radioss and user subroutines.