Student Guide - Altair University

By Task

Math, Scripting & Visualization

	Task	Product	Remarks

	0D modeling using equations directly	Compose (great for math, data analysis & visualization, and scripting)	FREE eBooks: Math, Scripting, Data Analysis & Visualization with Altair Compose Learn Modeling of Elastoplastic Materials with Altair Compose Learning Course: Learn Math, Scripting, Data Analysis & Visualization with Altair Compose
	1D modeling using block diagrams including connectivity to 3D models	Activate (great for controls with multi-disciplinary system simulation)	FREE eBooks: Learn Basics of System Modeling and Control Systems with Altair Activate Learning Course: Learn Basics of System Modeling and Control Systems with Altair Activate
	1D embedded systems development	Embed (great for automatic code generation for target controller hardware e.g. Arduino)
	Task	Product	Remarks

Pre & Postprocessing (modeling & visualization)

	Task	Product	Remarks

	Preprocessing (model building)
	geometry, meshing, analysis set-up	HyperMesh	Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
	build systems, analysis set-up	MotionView	Multibody Analysis (MBS)
	geometry, meshing, analysis set-up	HyperMesh	Fluid Flow (CFD)
	Postprocessing (results visualization)
	contour plots, reports	HyperView
	plotting 2D/3D charts & graphs	HyperGraph
	Task	Product	Remarks

Analysis

	Task	Product	Remarks

	Linear & nonlinear analysis (contact, material, large displacements)	OptiStruct (Solver) HyperMesh (Preprocessing) HyperView (Postprocessing) SimSolid not part of the Student Edition (quick and accurate simulation, great for design students & early design studies)	Free eBooks: Practical Aspects of Finite Element Simulation Introduction to Nonlinear Finite Element Analysis using OptiStruct Simulation Revolution with Altair SimSolid Learning Courses: Learn FEA Process with HyperWorks Learn Pre Processing with HyperMesh Learn Post Processing with HyperView Learn Nonlinear Analysis with OptiStruct Learn Structural Analysis with OptiStruct
	Linear static & modal analysis	Inspire (great for design students) SimSolid not part of the Student Edition (quick and accurate simulation, great for design students & early design studies)	Free eBook: Simulation-Driven Design with Altair Inspire Simulation Revolution with Altair SimSolid Learning Course: Learn Conceptual Design with Inspire 2019 Learn Basics of Simulation with SimSolid Learn Advanced Simulation Techniques with SimSolid
	Explicit analysis (crash, impact, highly nonlinear)	RADIOSS (Solver) HyperMesh (Preprocessing) HyperView (Postprocessing)	Free eBook: Introduction to Explicit Analysis using RADIOSS Learning Courses: Learn Explicit FEA with RADIOSS Learn Pre Processing with HyperMesh Learn Post Processing with HyperView
	Composite analysis	ESAComp OptiStruct	Free eBook: Introduction to Practical Aspects of Composites Learning Course: Learn Composite Analysis with OptiStruct
	Multibody simulation (Model building, analysis, postprocessing)	MotionSolve Inspire (great for design students)	Free eBook: Practical Aspects of Multi-Body Simulation with HyperWorks Simulation-Driven Design with Altair Inspire Learning Course: Learn MBS with MotionView and MotionSolve
	Antenna design & placement, EM compatibility	Feko	Learning Courses: Getting started with antenna design in FEKO 2018 Learn Electromagnetic Analysis with FEKO Learn Solver Selection in FEKO
	eMotor design	FluxMotor
	Sensors, high power electrical equipment, heat treatment	Flux	Free eBook: Simulation of the Rotor Bar Breakage ...
	Propagation modeling	WinProp
	CFD analysis	AcuSolve
	Multiphysics	SimLab
	Task	Product	Remarks

Optimization

	Task	Product	Remarks

	Light weight, topology, topography, size, gauge, shape optimization	OptiStruct	Free eBook: Practical Aspects of Structural Optimization Learning Courses: Learn Optimization Fundamentals with OptiStruct Learn Topology Optimization with OptiStruct Learn Topography Optimization with OptiStruct Learn Size and Free Size Optimization with OptiStruct Learn Shape and Free Shape Optimization with OptiStruct Learn Lattice and Multi Model Optimization with OptiStruct
	Composite optimization	OptiStruct	Free eBook: Introduction to Practical Aspects of Composites Learning Course: Learn Composite Optimization with OptiStruct
	Light weight, topology topography, size, gauge	Inspire (great for design students)	Free eBook: Simulation-Driven Design with Altair Inspire Learning Course: Learn Conceptual Design with Inspire 2019
	Optimization, stochastic, Design of Experiments (DoE)	HyperStudy	Free eBooks: Introduction into Fit Approximations with Altair HyperStudy Design of Experiments with HyperStudy Learning Course: Learn Design of Experiments (DOE) with HyperStudy
	Task	Product	Remarks

Manufacturing

	Task	Product	Remarks

	3D Printing (ALM)	Inspire Print 3D	Inspire Print3D is embedded in Inspire as a module.
	Casting simulation	Inspire Cast
	Stamping simulation (multi-stage forming, trimming, springback, formability)	Inspire Form
	Extrusion simulation	Inspire Extrude Metal Inspire Extrude Polymer
	Task	Product	Remarks