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# Altair OptiStruct Reviews
**Vendor:** Altair  
**Category:** [Simulation & CAE Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/simulation-cae)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 34
## About Altair OptiStruct
OptiStruct is a proven, modern structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analyses across statics and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue and multiphysics disciplines. It is the industry-leading and most widely used solution for structural design and optimization.





## Altair OptiStruct Discussions
  - [Can i do the kinematics & dynamic analysis of rigid body (Mechanism ) along with the FEA analysis](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32044-can-i-do-the-kinematics-dynamic-analysis-of-rigid-body-mechanism-along-with-the-fea-analysis) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [Inertia relief analysis of same model was performed using Optistruct and Nastran, Result of Optistruct was showing very high stresses to that of Nastran. Why is it so?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/32003-inertia-relief-analysis-of-same-model-was-performed-using-optistruct-and-nastran-result-of-optistruct-was-showing-very-high-stresses-to-that-of-nastran-why-is-it-so) - 1 comment, 1 upvote

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## Altair OptiStruct Integrations
  - [Altair Hypermesh](https://www.g2.com/products/altair-hypermesh/reviews)

## Altair OptiStruct Features
**Design**
- 3D/solid modeling Tools
- Drawing Tools
- Editing Tools
- Rendering tools
- Stochastic Modeling
- Presentation Tools

**Tools**
- Fluid analysis
- Finite element analysis
- Multibody dynamics
- Design Analysis

**Work**
- Discrete event modeling
- Continuous event modeling
- Mechanical event simulation
- Manufacturing process simulation
- Integrate
- Turbulence Modeling
- Motion Modeling
- Dynamic Modeling
- Mathematical Modeling
- Agent-Based Modeling
- Monte Carlo Simulation

**Environment**
- Hardware support
- Task
- Manage Multiple Profiles
- Command Clarity

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- Activity Dashboard
- Configurable Workflow
- API
- Data Verification
- Data Visualization
- Generative AI
- 3D Imaging
- Projections
- Data Import/Export
- Design Management
- Drag & Drop
- Real-Time Monitoring
- Version Control
- Visual Analytics
- Third-Party Integrations
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Workflow Management
- Direct Manipulation
- Scenario Planning
- Product Data Management
- Predictive Analytics
- Change Management
- Process Control
- Customization
- Content Library
- Document Management
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting & Statistics
- Rules-Based Workflow
- File Management
- Compliance Management
- Policy Management
- Graphical Data Presentation
- Customizable Reports
- Graphical Workflow Editor
- Reporting/Analytics
- Industry Specific Database
- Project Workflow
- AI Copilot
- Performance Management

## Top Altair OptiStruct Alternatives
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