Altair SimSolid Reviews

The ease of usage and the tool options. I personally think the vast options make it great

It takes a while to load the full design

It helps us catche programming defects before we get the product

clear GUI, simple and understandable workflow, space for improvements in the future

The pricing and the splitting of the licensing were done some time ago. Also, not all “features” are described in the “help,” as they are limitations of the applied technology. It is not possible to edit geometry, not even to move parts. Post-processing cannot be automated.

It helps me make quick decisions at the very early stage of a project, when it’s crucial to head in the right direction from the start.

I like the computational speed and the ability to analyze large models with Altair SimSolid.

Nothing

I use Altair SimSolid for stress and buckling evaluations of large, complex assemblies. The advantages are the fast computation speed and the ability to analyze large models, which is not possible with other software solutions.

I find Altair SimSolid invaluable for quasi-static elastic simulations of parts and assemblies in aerospace. It hugely expedites the sim-iteration pipeline, enabling quick optimization of parts. What I like most is the meshless FEA, which eliminates the most time-consuming and error-prone aspect of traditional FEA—meshing. Instead of spending lots of time determining mesh sizes and refining mesh where stress concentrations exist, SimSolid allows you to skip that step entirely. Additionally, the initial setup of Altair SimSolid was very easy, and they offer a better enterprise solution along with an appealing startup package.

The undo button is missing, which can be frustrating when I make mistakes and need to redo work. Also, the built-in tools for post-processing are limited, so I often have to use Excel for more advanced data analysis. Finally, it would be great if SimSolid decks or results could be exported out to Inspire or HyperMesh.

Altair SimSolid hugely expedites the sim-iteration pipeline, optimizing parts quickly. Meshless FEA eliminates the time-consuming and error-prone meshing process, allowing me to skip determining mesh sizes and stress refinements.

.Simplicity, Speed, Ability to meet the need

Limitation in the materials that it is possible to create

Pre-sizing of tools

No meshing required, enabling ultra‑fast structural simulation even for complex assemblies.

Handles large, detailed CAD models directly—no geometry cleanup needed.

Ideal for early‑stage design, letting engineers test many iterations quickly.

Limited feature control & missing essential CAD editing tools, making advanced workflows harder.

I like the simplicity and speed of calculation of Altair SimSolid. I can manage complex models in a short time and update the analyses. Moreover, the initial setup was simple and immediately operational.

I want the graphics to be improved and the post-processing to allow customization of the results. It would be useful to have more user-friendly icons.

With Altair SimSolid, I eliminate model preparation time and quickly obtain results. I can handle complex models in a short time and update the analyses.

I love the complex problem-solving techniques it offers. It has a wide range of capabilities that make it genuinely useful for modeling, and it provides great flexibility when I need to simulate complex scenarios. Overall, it makes it easy to simulate real-world situations without feeling cumbersome.

Some parts of the interface could use an update. I also hope they add more tutorials to their website. Keep in mind that complex simulations require very powerful hardware to run smoothly.

This software has made it easy to solve complex problems and provides solid configuration options for analysis. It helps me tailor simulations to individual needs and makes creating structures more straightforward. Overall, it handles problems reliably and can solve virtually any problem I’ve needed it for.

1. No meshing 2. Speed 3. Intuitive and User friendly

1. Non linear problems solving 2. Explicit simulations 3. CFD simulations

Fast and reliable results for complex geometry when there is no time to do a big calculations

Much faster than traditional workflows. Meshless CAE helps with faster model setup, does not need extensive geometric cleanup, analysis time is super-fast, and allows spending more time on iterating designs. The interface is very intuitive.

It took some time to get used to the interface and workflow. Also, older versions had a few issues. Much improved now. Very good for product designers to jump on to.

Analysis for automotive components.