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Overview
MotionSolve^® is an integrated solution to analyze, evaluate, and optimize the performance of multibody systems.
Tutorials
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MotionSolve User Guide
MotionSolve is a system level, multibody solver that is based on the principles of mechanics.
MotionSolve Reference Guide
This manual provides a detailed list and usage information regarding command statements, model statements, functions and the Subroutine Interface available in MotionSolve.
- Notation and Syntax
- Creating MotionSolve XML Files
- Writing Custom Elements for MotionSolve
- Writing Custom Functions for MotionSolve
- Supported Versions - Third Party Software
- Command Statements
- Model Statements
- Functions
- The Subroutine Interface for MotionSolve
- ADM/ACF Entities
- NLFE Statements
  - NLFE Statements - Line Elements
    - ABUSH
      Line ElementABUSH defines a bushing between two NLFE grid nodes.
    - BEAM9
      Line ElementBEAM9 defines a gradient deficient NLFE beam element.
    - BEAM12
      Line ElementBEAM12 defines a fully parameterized NLFE beam element.
    - BEAMC
      Line ElementBEAMC defines an NLFE beam element with a circular cross section.
    - CABLE
      Line ElementCABLE defines an NLFE cable element.
    - LINE2
      Line ElementLINE2 defines a spring and damper between two NLFE grid nodes.
    - LINE3
      Line ElementLINE3 defines a spring and damper between three NLFE grid nodes.
    - LINE4
      Line ElementLINE4 defines a spring and damper between four NLFE grid nodes.
  - NLFE Statements - Connector Elements
  - NLFE Statements - Concentrated Mass Elements
  - NLFE Statements - Material Properties
  - NLFE Statements - Geometric Properties
  - NLFE Statements - Model Element
- msolve API Statements

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NLFE Statements - Line Elements