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Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Structural Analysis
Set up and run a linear static analysis using the SimSolid or OptiStruct solver. You can also analyze normal modes and buckling modes.
Run Options: Local vs. Remote
Choose whether to run jobs locally or on a remote job server.
Add a Remote Job Server
Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.

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Variables
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Variables
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
Implicit Modeling
Create implicit models with primitives, lattices, point clouds, fields, offsetting, Booleans, inverting, smoothing, morphing, and filleting.
Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
- Model Setup
  Create connections and apply loads, constraints, materials, and manufacturing controls to your model.
- Structural Analysis
  Set up and run a linear static analysis using the SimSolid or OptiStruct solver. You can also analyze normal modes and buckling modes.
  - SimSolid vs. OptiStruct Analysis
    You can choose whether to use SimSolid or OptiStruct as the solver when running a structural analysis.
  - Run Options: Local vs. Remote
    Choose whether to run jobs locally or on a remote job server.
    - Add a Remote Job Server
      Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.
    - Run a Job Manually
      Manually copy a prepared model file and queue it on a remote jobs server.
  - Run Analysis and Export a Solver Model
    Define and run a linear static, normal modes, or buckling modes analysis, and then optionally export a solver model.
  - View Structures Analysis Results
    Use the Show Analysis Results tool to view the results of a linear static, normal modes, or buckling modes analysis in the Analysis Explorer. View and animate results, add callouts, and compare results from different runs.
  - Analysis Result Types for Structures
    Inspire provides several types of linear static analysis results, as well as normal modes and buckling modes analysis.
  - Animate and Record Results
    Use the Animation Toolbar that appears at the bottom of the modeling window to animate and record results.
- Structural Optimization
  Set up and run a topology, topography, or gauge optimization.
- Report
  Generate PPT or PDF reports from analysis results. The Report tools are available after you have run an analysis.
Motion
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
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.

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 Remote Job Submission Guide, available on the Altair Help Center.

This option is only available for Structures and Print3D analysis, not Motion analysis.

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

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