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Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Run
Run and review the results of a Fluids analysis.
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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Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
- Overview
  Read a high-level overview of Inspire Fluids with usage notes directly from the Fluids product team.
- System Requirements
  A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
- Materials and Libraries
  Create materials, assign materials to parts, and organize them into libraries.
- Domain
  Define the solid and fluid domains for the Fluids simulation.
- Conditions
  Include at least one inlet and one outlet, and define the fluid and thermal boundary conditions.
- Run
  Run and review the results of a Fluids analysis.
  - Set Up and Run a Fluids simulation
    Run a Fluids simulation using default or custom settings.
  - View Convergence Plots and Tables
    Monitor the convergence of engineering quantities and Equation residuals.
  - Show Fluids Results
    View the results of a Fluids simulation in the Analysis Explorer.
  - 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.
- Best Practices
  Read workflow tips and usage recommendations from the Fluids product team to help improve your simulation results.
- Troubleshooting
  Need help troubleshooting a problem in Inspire Fluids? Check out our troubleshooting topics.
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.
Reference
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

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 fluids analysis.

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

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 Structures ribbon, select Quick Report.
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.