

Resolved an issue that caused a crash when switching between units with a fastener selected. When optimizing fasteners, users can now constrain the axial and shear forces using the optimization properties in the Property Editor. Users can now define forces, torques, and g-Loads in terms of their x, y, z components. Peak loads will be automatically extracted from the motion simulation and used in analysis and optimization runs. Motion analysis results for a part can now be extracted for use in structural (FE) analysis and optimization. Gauge optimization can be run by itself, or at the same time as topography optimization. The new Gauge Optimization feature allows users to optimize the thickness of surface parts. In addition to the best-in-class features added in solidThinking Inspire 2017, the latest release, Inspire 2017.1 adds the following new features: The Bolt Pretension tool allows users to achieve more accurate results when bolts are under pretension. Updated Partition Tools allow users to divide a part into design and non-design regions by selecting a hole, pocket, or face to offset. The Topography Optimization tools can be used to change shapes of shell structures by introducing stamped bead patterns for better structural performance. The new Motion tool allows users to easily mechanize their models and investigate system motion to predict loads for moving parts. The new featured-packed release of solidThinking Inspire 2017 introduces many groundbreaking new features including: This can lead to reduced costs, development time, material consumption, and product weight. This software allows design engineers, product designers and architects to investigate structurally efficient concepts quickly and easily.

announced the latest version of its solidThinking Inspire software.
