Software Release and Overview Highlights

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Welcome to HyperWorks 11.0, the most comprehensive, open-architecture CAE solution in the industry. With this new release, HyperWorks further demonstrates its commitment to delivering the broadest CAE solution to the PLM market by adding new products and a rich set of functionality to the strong foundation of past releases. This brochure will highlight each of the HyperWorks 11.0 products new advancements and features.

Revolutionary Business Model Enriching the value of the HWU

AcuSolve - Introducing advanced computational fluid dynamics (CFD) to the HyperWorks suite of solver solutions solidThinking where ideas take shape is now part of the HyperWorks offering New licensing technology now fully owned and developed by Altair helps to better manage and utilize HyperWorks licenses License decay function for large scale use of RADIOSS and lower unit draw for many RADIOSS and MotionSolve solutions types Next generation data management solution fully integrated More HyperWorks enabled partners through the HyperWorks Partner Alliance

HyperMesh extends meshing dominance - Acoustic cavity meshing - Extensions to mid-surface algorithms Result math to derive custom result types Video-animation overlay to compare test and simulation Tight integration of automation development environment ScriptView with HyperMesh and HyperView Expanded third party software interfacing including new CAD reader technology and improved well rounded solver interfaces Access to on-line learning with interactive, self-paced learning guides from inside the applications New CAD readers including SolidWorks and Tribon

Let Engineers be Engineers Integrated, Easy to Use CAE Desktop Solution

New framework for the integration of finite element and multi-body dynamics pre- and post-processing as well as data and process management - Modern and easy to learn graphical user interface - Extended result visualization capabilities - Tight integration with enterprise services Full 3D visualization of shell and beam models in modeling environment

Extended Collaboration Integrated, Natural, Affordable Simulation Management

Manage personal and team CAE data from well integrated GUIs inside HyperWorks Desktop. Share data among multiple engineering teams for collaboration between users with the appropriate access rights. Connect to PDM systems to obtain product BOM (Bill of Materials) and CAD geometry. Capture the best practices and automate the most tedious phases of the product development process. Author, edit, and execute processes inside HyperWorks Desktop or in standalone mode.

HyperWorks Desktop

AcuSolve

RADIOSS Solver Power Best in class Scalability, Quality, Repeatability

New non-linear implicit solutions for a wide range of contact, material and post-buckling problems New analysis types like response spectrum, complex eigenvalues, and pre-stressed normal modes Generalized method for component mode synthesis Advanced Mass Scaling technology is a breakthrough in performance A new multi-domain implementation increases accuracy of detailed explicit simulation Further increased scalability through SPMD version for frequency response analysis as well as other solver performance improvements

Design and Optimization Key to Simulation Driven Innovation

Innovative application of the Equivalent Static Load Method for the optimization of geometric and material non-linear problems New manufacturing constraints for topology optimization New global search option for optimization to avoid being locked in a local minimum solution New algorithms for multi-objective and robust design Easy to use multi-Excel spreadsheet optimization and study

Engineering and Manufacturing Solutions Knowledge Capture for Vertical Processes

New user profiles for CFD, Noise and Vibrations (NV), Crash, and drop test simulation Advanced crash modeling environment HyperCrash tightly integrated Improved Durability Director includes load assessment and life estimation solutions Expanded modeling of physical phenomena for metal and polymer extrusion, stamping, welding and mold filling

Customizable End-to-end Multi-body Solution for Automotive and Mechanism Design

Full vehicle wizard support for H-Tire and F-Tire in MotionView and MotionSolve Greatly improved controls co-simulation and solver robustness of MotionSolve All new automated and modular assembly management in MotionView Built-in, easy to use and powerful file management system in MotionView

RADIOSS (Non-linear Implicit)

solidThinking

Modeling and Visualization

Integrated Desktop Environment for Pre- and Post-processing

Overlay Simulation and Digital Video / Images

HyperMesh

The Fastest, Solver Neutral CAE Environment for High Fidelity Modeling HyperMesh 11.0 offers many new features that will further improve and automate CAE processes including the integration of HyperMesh into the HyperWorks Desktop, composite modeling, updates to user interface and browsers, huge gains in geometry manipulation and editing, and continued advancement in meshing technology. Visualization Modes 2D (and 1D) elements can now be viewed as a 3D representation By Thickness and By Assembly modes are now available Browsers Table utilities integrated into Browser Views Enhanced Connector Browser - Easier selecting, finding and display of realized FE and connected components Geometry User controlled and automatic geometry dimensioning Many new create and edit capabilities added to Nodes, Points, Lines, Surfaces and Solids panels Mid-surface re-run Interactively heal problematic regions Meshing New quad only mesh algorithm is available New mesh transition controls for point, line, and surface refinement Tetramesh updates for CFD meshing. Robustness and mesh quality output has been improved significantly Mesh coarsening tool for NVH applications Batchmeshing local machine multi-CPU is now supported. Quality and mesh aesthetics are improved also Connectors New quad transition remeshing for spot and seam welds New realizations include RigidBody and Hexa spotweld, plus updates for HiLock and CFAST realizations CAD Readers New readers include SolidWorks and Tribon

HyperView

High-performance Post-processing and Visualization Environment for CAE and Test Data The release of HyperWorks 11.0 brings a new look and feel to HyperView and a direct integration with HyperMesh for FE pre-processing that extends the suite of capabilities while making it easier to learn and use. New HyperView Interface Consistent user-driven browsers between pre- and post-processing Easy access to all functionality with context menus, dockable toolbars and simplified menu structure Browser Driven Workflow Manage and automate entire post-processing sessions through streamlined and intuitive browsers Convenient loadcase management and detailed results plotting directly through the Results browser Results Math Compute new or derived results using an expression builder dialog window Build custom math expressions using a comprehensive and extensive math operator library Create highly compressed output for any result (direct or computed) Extend computed result analysis and visualization through integration with HyperGraph, HyperMath and HyperStudy for optimization Video & Image Overlay Background - Use image and video content for the background or foreground Image planes - Load image and video media into custom media planes allowing synchronization and comparison with overlaid simulation results User specified orientation of image planes - Scale, crop and orient planes in 3D space Graphic Manipulators Easy to access and manage section cuts, image planes and CFD rakes - 3D rotations and transitions

Modeling and Visualization

Organize CAE Data, Collaborating with the Team

Explore Local Resources and Connect to PLM Systems

Collaboration Tools at Users Fingertips

HyperWorks 11.0 introduces a novel set of tools - tightly integrated with the HyperWorks desktop products - for efficient simulation management. The new collaboration tools can be used in Personal or in Team mode, which provides users with access to information shared over the network, enabling out-of-the-box and active collaboration with teammates on CAE projects. Benefits Access to Information Collaboration Tools provide users with the ability to quickly search and retrieve their simulation data and files so all the latest information is always available. Knowledge Capture Automatic metadata extraction and indexing of files captures information about simulation data and files, with no burden on the user. Collaborate with the Team Collaboration Tools 11.0 can be used in Personal or in Team mode, which provides users with access to information shared over the network, enabling out-of-the-box and active collaboration with teammates on CAE projects. Connect to Remote Data Stores Users can seamlessly retrieve information such as CAD files into HyperWorks from a corporate PLM system, eliminating the need to leave their CAE authoring environment to search for these files. Organization of Data The Collaboration Tools intuitive and extensible data model allows users to easily organize and relate their CAE data and files in a natural, user-friendly way. Automate Automate the most tedious CAE processes through a powerful set of tools to author, edit, and execute processes inside HyperWorks or in standalone mode. Features Explore Dialog Integrated into all HyperMesh and HyperWorks Desktop native file dialogs Easily search and retrieve files View properties associated with files Capture knowledge via automatic metadata extraction Organize Browser Organize simulation data and files into libraries Browse libraries to find and retrieve contents Search for information by using simple keyword search or advanced queries Retain pedigree via full version control View content properties and compare content versions Synchronize libraries and workspaces to work with up-to-date information Manage personal data or collaborate with team database Connect HyperWorks to PLM Seamlessly connect to corporate PLM systems Search & retrieve directly within PLM repository Retrieve and load CAD files directly into HyperMesh and HyperWorks Desktop Automate CAE processes Create, deploy, and run automated processes Fully integrated into the HyperWorks desktop products Graphical process authoring to quickly capture user knowledge

Modeling and Visualization

Updated User Interface with Dockable Toolbars

Interactive FEA Results While Changing Morph Shape

HyperGraph

Powerful Data Analysis and Plotting Tool for All Types of CAE Data. The release of HyperWorks 11.0 brings a new look and feel to HyperGraph that makes it easier to use and learn. This includes many new graphical user interface improvements such as dockable & tear-off toolbars, reorganized menu system and toolbars into logical groups for common operations. Session Browser Capable of driving the entire HyperGraph session including page and window management with context menus Publishing reports to PowerPoint or HTML Parameter Browser Streamlined parameter browser makes it fast and simple to capture and automate entire sessions Easily and visually parameterize a property of any object in the session New Toolbar for Image and Animation Capture Using this new toolbar users have easy access to capture all or part of any session, window, page or panel TextView A powerful text editor and math script environment Extended HTML support Simplified processes to conditionally format text and data MediaView A media viewer for digital video and images Huge performance improvements for loading and playing of media files New codec support

HyperMorph

Comprehensive FEA Model Manipulation and Re-design Solution

HyperWorks 11.0 establishes a new standard for finite element model morphing through an updated and intuitive user interface, better performance on large models, interactive visualization of morphing analysis results and a tighter connection to underlying geometry. Interactive FEA Quickly visualize how any morphing operation will affect model performance Visualize contoured FEA analysis results interactively while morphing a model Sub-panel for setting display option parameters Supported results: Linear static, nonlinear explicit, 1-step stamping and incremental stamping Morph Volume Closely fit any morph volume face to a mesh Easily fit faces to selected nodes, elements or the nodes already mapped to the volume Fit a morph volume face to any selected geometry - Plane, surface or equation Solid Element Remeshing Allows automatic remeshing of solid elements Handles, domains and shapes are preserved Remeshes all solid elements with tetra elements using pyramids to mesh with quad elements at the surface Kriging Algorithm The Kriging algorithm has been added to move nodes and record morphing functions Option for Krig all nodes will use the kriging algorithm to calculate the new positions for all nodes Shapes Output shape variables in local or global coordinate systems Non-linear shapes - Set initial values or arbitrary values for the bounds of non-linear shape optimization

Analysis Solutions

NVH & Acoustics

Implicit Solutions

Explicit Solutions

RADIOSS

Complete Finite Element Solver for Structural Analysis

This groundbreaking release allows customers to use material and geometric non-linear implicit analysis functionality in RADIOSS. Also, many new linear analysis types are added like complex eigenvalue, response spectrum, and powerflow analysis. In addition, many extensions to the already existing analysis types are added such as acoustic sources and damping, pre-stressed normal modes, and static element deformation. New Analysis Types: Geometric Non-Linear Implicit and Explicit Analysis Material Non-Linearity and Sliding and Tied Contact Pre-Stressed Normal Modes Analysis Complex Eigenvalue Analysis Response Spectrum Analysis Power Flow Analysis Riks method for post-buckling behavior NVH Analysis: Automatic Generation of Peak results for NVH Acoustic Source and acoustic damping elements Static loads applied dynamically for frequency response SPMD Parallel modal frequency response Interfaces to ROMAX, AVL/EXCITE, SIMPACK General CMS Super Element Generation FastFRS Interface Explicit Solver: Advanced Mass Scaling - Increase of time step by a factor of five to ten without significant loss in accuracy Multi-Domain Method - Decomposition by time-step - A model can be split into an unlimited number of domains - Domains are launched in parallel and automatically managed by the solver - Significant reduction of the CPU time due linked time steps between domains Hybrid MPP - Combines the benefit of both RADIOSS parallel versions inside a unique code with enhanced performance New general contact : Type 20 - high quality soft general contact Meshless method (XFEM) for failure modeling - Crack propagation formations for shells available via innovative shell element - Composite rupture criteria and failure propagation for each layer - Includes shell bending - Compatible with SMP, SPMD, Hybrid-MPP RADIOSS-MADYMO coupling - Indirect coupling of MPP version New Element Types for Explicit Solution Shells with non-linear strain distribution for predicting delamination Tetrahedron with quadratic 4 nodes based on the classical quadratic 10 noded tetra Hexa spotwelds with specific material law and failure New Material Laws for Explicit Solution Tabulated laws with temperature dependency Hill law with MMC failure criteria (MIT model) Yoshida-Uemon, Foam with porosity Hyperelastic laws New polymers with fibers New Licensing Schedule Allows for Cost Effective Multi-Run Simulations Intel Cluster Ready (ICR) Certification Optimization Ready New non-linear solutions with Bulk Data Format input are available for optimization

Analysis Solutions

Concept Design and Optimization

Thermal Flow - Diverging Fin Heat Sink

Topology Optimization for MBD Using ESL

AcuSolve

Next-generation Finite Element Based CFD Flow Solver

OptiStruct

Award-winning CAE Technology for Conceptual Design Synthesis and Structural Optimization OptiStruct 11.0 further extends optimization functionality by expanding into the non-linear domain, adding full support of optimization disciplines for MBD, multi-start point optimization for better design space exploration, new manufacturing constraints for topology, improved handling of external responses and enhanced geometry recovery with OS Smooth. Global Search Option A new design space exploration technique that allows multiple design starting points or initial values for size and shape variables, to improve chances of finding a global optimum Nonlinear Response Optimization Solutions involving geometric non-linearity can now be optimized using the ESLM based approach New Manufacturing Constraints for Topology No-hole option for draw-direction constraints Stamping/Sheet metal constraint Minimum member spacing constraint External Response Definition via HyperMath HyperMath can now be used to define external responses Eliminates the need for a compiler Simplifies programming tasks and prevents programming pitfalls such as memory leaks Composite Optimization Zone based free sizing optimization for simplified design interpretation and improved manufacturability Laminate thickness, ply thickness and ply thickness percentage constraints can be applied locally through the definition of element sets

AcuSolve is a leading, general purpose, finite-element based Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) flow solver with superior robustness, speed and accuracy. AcuSolve can be used by designers and research engineers with all levels of expertise to quickly obtain quality solutions without iterating on solution procedures or worrying about mesh quality topology. It can easily solve the largest and most complex mission critical industrial problems.

New to HyperWorks 11.0!

Advanced, Next Generation Solver Technology Galerkin/Lease-Squares (GLS) finite element method Higher-order accuracy in time and space Massively parallel and highly scalable Leading Multiphysics Capabilities and FSI Technology Rigid body dynamics coupling Practical Fluid/Structure Interaction (P-FSI) Direct-Coupling Fluid/Structure Interaction (DC-FSI) Rich Physics and Solution Offerings Incompressible Flows & Weakly Compressible Navier-Stokes Equations Time Accurate Transient Simulation Multi-Species Transport Equations Thermal Analysis and Conjugate Heat Transfer High Resolution Turbulence Modeling Arbitrary Lagrangian Eulerian (ALE) Formulation Support for Computational Aero Acoustics (CAA) Simulations Fast and Accurate Parallelized Particle Tracer Easy Customization for Vertical Apps and CAE automation

Multi-body Dynamics Solutions

Updated Graphical User Interface

Improved Performance for Flexible Bodies

MotionView

The Premier Modeling Environment for Innovative Mechanical System Designs MotionView 11.0 contains many new features and capabilities that enhance the user experience and enables engineers to efficiently design, evaluate and refine mechanical systems. Modular & Automated Assembly Management Saves modeling time by automatically resolving connections between sub-assemblies Library Manager Organize custom libraries Allows for database storage and retrieval in MotionView directly from the session browser Intuitive and streamlined implementation of library The model library can be stored in a shared drive All New Definition Authoring Environment Significantly Enhanced Customizability Integrated MotionView-ScriptView-HyperMath Environment Ease of reading / visualization of custom property files in MotionView via HyperMath scripts Ability to use HyperMath user-defined functions Enhanced CAD Import in MotionView Robust and consistent CAD readers Supports import of free-points making it easy to create connections based on these reference entities Ability to control mass and density values of components enabling easy modifications to component properties Full Vehicle Library including Tire Support Enables handling, braking, ride and durability analyses. Improved User Environment Graphics Window Context Menus Dockable Toolbars & Browsers

MotionSolve

Next-generation Solver Solution for Mechanical Systems Simulation MotionSolve 11.0 makes significant improvements to solver Speed, Robustness & Accuracy. In addition, MotionSolve has a greatly enhanced co-simulation layer along with support for Interpreted Language based User-subroutines. Improved Solver performance and robustness Scripted User-Subroutines Added user-subroutine support for Python and Matlab syntax Eliminates the requirement of compiler access for C++ or FORTRAN New User-Subroutines User Defined Graphics sub-routine Rigid Flexible-Bodies New Rigidified attribute enables a FlexBody to be switched on or off during simulations Co-Simulation Compilers are no longer needed for co-simulation with MotionSolve Co-simulation is now enabled with Simulink Real-Time-Workshop Enhanced solution robustness New Solver Parameters for User Sub-routines Enables users to modify solver parameters during a simulation Custom Elements Allows users to extend the set of MotionSolve elements Custom Output Generate results in a custom format through sub-routines

Engineering Solutions

Altair HyperWorks introduces a novel set of software modules, tightly integrated with the HyperWorks platform, making the management of CAE and test data a natural and enjoyable experience. Altair HyperWorks exceeds users expectations, providing unsurpassed flexibility, ease-of-use and efficiency to accelerate the product development lifecycle.

Efficient, Simple, and Powerful Dummy Positioning

Local Tetramesh Refinement and Advanced Remeshing

Crash and Safety

HyperCrash 11.0 contains many new capabilities and enhancements for the crash analyst to accurately support RADIOSS, manage LS-DYNA models, and improve the user environment. LS-DYNA Support Comprehensive and robust interface support New, customizable, connection formulations including solid spotweld, MIG weld, mastic, adhesive and laser Connectivity Detection easily identifies attached parts including those connected with special entities such as constrained rigid bodies Time Step added for element quality checks Efficiently handles unsupported cards during export Improved Solver Conversions (RADIOSS, LS-DYNA, PamCrash) New Model Browser Streamlines Workflows and Enhances Usability Export Model Statistic Data Mass Balance Improved accuracy and robustness Redesigned user interface simplifying mass balancing Advancements for RADIOSS Mass Calculation and Center of Gravity Support for LS-DYNA Dummy Positioning Streamlined user interface for Dummy Positioner Supports undo capability Automatically reposition dummy in batch mode using a dummy positioning file Speed improvements when working with the H-point

CFD
CFD relevant features have been added to HyperMesh as well as HyperView. In HyperMesh we introduced a new CFD user profile which adapts HM to the needs of a CFD user (e.g. workflow, quick acces to CFD relevant functionalities). The volume and surface meshing capabilities have been further enhanced, e.g. local refinement boxes for volume meshing and user defined growth rate for surface meshing. In HyperView the streamline generation/ modification has been further improved and velocity vector plotting capabilities have been implemented. CFD Meshing Add baffles into an existing mesh to explore their influence on flow Tetra-mesh refinement box easily generates fine meshes in critical regions such as a wake of an airfoil Multi-volume meshing streamlines the process of meshing sub-models Tetra-mesh smoothing generates smooth tetra-mesh transitions between fine and coarse meshes New CFD User Profile Simplifies the HyperMesh GUI to relevant functionality for CFD meshing requirements CFD Surface mesh control element sizes can be assigned to geometric entities and curvatures Post-processing New Rake type plane for post-processing generate streamlines from a cross section to examine flow patterns Velocity vectors - Generation on cross sections - Evenly distributed vectors to easily visualize the velocity field

Engineering Solutions

Create, Modify, Analyze and Optimize Composites

Comprehensive Durability Analysis and Evaluation

Composites
HyperWorks 11.0 includes support for composites ply based modeling throughout the entire CAE process. Composites ply based modeling offers an intuitive modeling experience which mimics the composites manufacturing process of cutting and stacking plies to build up a composite structure. Composites Pre-Processing Capabilities Visualize composite plies in 3D with fiber direction Extensive capabilities for creating and editing composite ply-based models Classical lamination theory calculations for laminate ABD matrices and analysis of laminated plates with ply based stresses and strains Composite Analysis and Optimization Capabilities RADIOSS analysis direct support for PLY and STACK cards eliminates the need to convert HyperWorks ply based models into zone based model RADIOSS composites ply based models directly supported in OptiStruct composites optimization definitions OptiStruct composites optimization allows for the unique capability to determine the optimal ply shapes, ply orientations, and ply stacking sequence for multiple loading conditions Composites Post-Processing Capabilities Intuitive browser based post-processing of individual ply results visualizing results only for elements which define the ply shape Determine the maximum, minimum, or extreme laminate result within all plies of a laminate for any single load case. Additional capability to determine the critical ply. Envelope results within multiple load cases for any individual ply result or maximum, minimum, or extreme laminate result. Easily determine the critical load case and ply.

Durability
Durability Director is a solver-neutral, process-oriented customization of HyperWorks that addresses many of the challenges associated with assessing the fatigue life of mechanical components. This product manages the entire durability process from cascading measured loads, to predicting fatigue on individual components in the system. Improve Product Performance, Reliability And Durability Comprehensive solution to detect, predict and solve durability and fatigue issues early in the development cycle Improve component life to meet new program targets Reduce weight without compromising current fatigue goals Accurate program durability predictions A Consistent Approach To Design Quality Durability Director provides three built-in process flows Flows are customized to capture the best practices of your enterprise Ensure consistency across components and product lines Get To Market Faster Employ simulation tools that correlate to test data Reduce the amount of physical tests and prototypes Predict crack initiation before it happens Additional Benefits Highly automated processes Frees engineers from manual, repetitive, non-value added tasks Manages simulation test schedules through fingerprinting methodology - Easy duplication and modification of a previous analysis Provides organizations with more product knowledge earlier in the design cycle

Manufacturing Solutions

Thermal Forming of Automotive B-pillar

Highly Accurate Extrusion Prediction

HyperForm

Highly Efficient Platform to Capture the Stamping Process

HyperXtrude

Innovative Technology to Virtually Develop and Validate Extrusion Dies This new version of HyperXtrude brings significant improvements and advancements to the user experience, graphical user interface, core functionality and solver capabilities. New Extrusion Wizard A streamlined project browser makes it simple to manage projects Users can now implement their own processes into the wizard Manage run iterations of a model Complete subfolder structure for organization of all information Easily copy / edit a run folder to launch new iterations Improved automatic meshing tool enables users to fine tune the estimated element size, and more Improved processes for meshing and boundary condition generation Additional Improvements Automatic Report Generation quickly create full HTML reports for any extrusion simulation Win64 Version New Win64 executable makes it possible to solve larger extrusion problems Variable Time Step Data Automatically create variable time step data from process parameters Job Manager Users easily launch jobs from with the HyperXtrude Job Manager Metal Extrusion Choke Bearing handles choke in bearing region. Friction model considers choke angle and length Viscoplastic Friction Model Advancements to model improve the solution accuracy Polymer Extrusion Viscoelastic Model Uses first and second normal stress coefficients to consider effects of viscoelasticity

Significant enhancements have been made to HyperForm functionality, usability and performance. Under HyperForm Die Module, an object oriented and browser driven process has been introduced and additional powerful features have been added to make the draw die development process simpler and more intuitive. Major improvements in the multi-stage stamping process setup have been accomplished by integrating it within the User Process browser. Die Process Browser Speeds development of a draw die starting from part data Plots contours for draw depth, trim angles and unfolds flanges to aid draw die development Multi-stage setup from User Process Streamlines the process for setting up complex, real-life multi-stage stamping processes Lancing and Multi-line Trimming Lancing improves the material flow Multi-line trimming makes the trimming set-up more efficient Springback Automatic springback setup Distance comparison between springback part against design shape Solver Advancements Implicit gravity simulation Interactive morphing with real time forming simulation Thermal forming with conduction, convection and radiation and temperature dependent material law for shells and solids Process Automation Process manager to automate initialization of crash models with stamping results

Math and Study Solutions

Math Modeling and Optimization Using A Broad Math Library

Response Surface Visualization

HyperMath

Mathematical Modeling and Development Environment

HyperStudy

Explore, Study, Optimize

With the release of HyperWorks 11.0 users will have access to a dynamic and powerful integrated development environment directly linked to the HW Desktop. This provides users with the capability to extend the HyperWorks functionality with scripts, TCL macros, all within a true development environment that can be debugged in real-time. HyperMaths extensive math library has been expanded to include optimization techniques and even more math functions providing a rich numerical computing environment. Highlights of HyperMath 11.0 include: Improved HyperWorks Integration TCL and HyperMath scripts for HW Desktop can now be debugged live Readers for custom ASCII and binary files for HyperView/HyperGraph can be developed in HyperMath External response calculations for OptiStruct (DRESP3) can be implemented without the need for a compiler in HyperMath Expanded Math Library An optimization library with state-of-the-art optimization algorithms including sequential quadratic programming and a hybrid genetic algorithm is added. These methods are efficient in solving different types of problems. Add custom functions to extend the math library using signal processing, differential equations and statistics expressions GUI Enhancements Usability is enhanced via auto completion of functions, variable browsers, and access to context sensitive help Debugging capabilities are expanded with conditional breakpoints

HyperStudy 11.0 highlights include additions to optimization methods and enhancement to usability. This release also brings improved robustness and performance in solving large-scale problems. Multi-objective Optimization Multi-objective Genetic Algorithm (MOGA) and Gradient-based Method for Multi-objective problems (GMMO) methods are added to HyperStudy to solve multi-objective optimization (MOO) problems MOO eliminates the need to simplify multi-objective problems as single objective problems MOO enables decision making based on Pareto charts Optimization Methods A new core optimizer is implemented for the Adaptive Response Surface Method (ARSM) to improve its performance and to allow for solving larger discrete problems Handling of failed analysis in SQP and Genetic Algorithm (GA) methods are improved Genetic algorithm is enhanced Scalable Response Surface Method (SRSM) for response surface creation is added to ARSM to improve its efficiency for problems with large number of design variables User Interface, Usability and Post-Processing The process for adding new studies is now streamlined An entirely new post-processing module dedicated to optimization studies has been added. It allows for an in-depth visual navigation and analysis of the history of an optimization study. Integration with HyperMath HyperMath functions can be registered to HyperStudys response expression builder. This allows users to perform studies using their codes to calculate performance criteria.

Industrial Design and 3D Concept Modeling

New to HyperWorks 11.0!

solidThinking is a 3D industrial design and conceptual modeling tool that helps designers, architects and concept engineers create geometry easily, rapidly and cost-effectively. Model, render and share surface and solid models from individual parts to full CAE assemblies.

Geometry Concept Modeling With Construction History

History-based surface and solid geometry modeling make solidThinking a convenient tool for quickly developing concept designs. You can freely experiment with new designs without having to reconstruct your model each time you make a change. You can sketch curves in 3D and construct surface and solid geometry using extrusions, revolves, skins, lofts, sweeps, blends, Booleans, trims and more.

Real-Time Photorealistic Rendering

Create photorealistic renderings of geometry and meshes using the real-time renderer and ray-tracer. Import geometry as well as H3D results files and apply appearance properties from an integrated material library Render static images and animations of deforming meshes in realistic environments.

Read, Write, Exchange 3D Geometry

Exchange digital data throughout the design process using fast and high-quality translators. Direct Import capabilities include: Catia V4, Catia V5, DXF, DWG, IGES, Lightwave, Maya,Parasolid (x_t and x_b), Pro/ENGINEER, Rhinoceros, RIB, SAT (ACIS), SolidWorks, STEP, STL, UGS NX, VDA/FS, VET, VRML, 3DS. Export: DXF, DWG, IGES, Lightwave, Maya, Parasolid (x_t and x_b), Rhinoceros, RIB, STEP, STL, VDA/FS, VET, VRML, 3DS.

Basic Topology Optimization Made Easy

solidThinking Inspired makes setting up basic topology optimization easy. Import design space and non-design space solids into Inspired and apply boundary conditions directly on the geometry. Graphically define shape controls such as parting directions and symmetry. Use part-instancing to create pattern repetition on parts which are repeated in an assembly. Run topology optimization with a few clicks and automatically retrieve results from your run history. You can also do quick mass summaries and static weight calculations on assemblies. Export optimization results in the form of STL meshes directly to solidThinking or HyperMesh.

HyperWorks Online Training

Visit the HyperWorks 11.0 landing page to view new feature videos that provide demonstrations of the new features contained within HyperWorks 11.0. Simple navigation provides easy access to all new feature videos from any HyperWorks application. Launch the videos from within HyperWorks 11.0 or through the Altair HyperWorks website altairhyperworks.com/hw11.

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