Frame Analysis error

[tom.rummens]

Hi,

Everytime I try to use the frame analysis tool I get a strange error.

In the attachments you can see my frame. I Have put fixed constraints to the lowest (ground) points.

I defined my loads and when I press simulate an error pops up saying:

Solver
Failed to get results.

This is displayed in attachment 2. I'd like to know what causes this problem, maybe I build my frame wrong or i forgot to specify something?

Best regards,

Tom 

[henderh]

Hi Tom,

  Does this happen on your machine for any Frame Analysis solve, or just for this particular model?

   i.e. can you generate results for a single beam with a simple profile (such as rectangular or circular) with just a fixed constraint and gravity?

  If the solve failure is just for this particular model, could you post up the assembly so we can take a closer look?

  We apologize for the inconvenience this is causing.

Best regards, -Hugh

[tom.rummens]

Hi Hugh,

I tried it with a single beam with no succes. 

As attachment you'll find the simple beam.

Regards,

Tom

[henderh]

Hi Tom,

  By the way, which version of Inventor are you using?

  We had a similar issue back in the R2011 timeframe, but the error was "Failed to connect solver."  Which was discussed here: http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Autodesk-Inventor/failed-to-connect-solver-Frame-analysis/m-p/2903570#...

  I suspect that something didn't register correctly during the installation process.  Would you be able to try an uninstall / re-install to see if it cures the issue?  It is very important to install using Administrative privileges, turn off UAC, and disable any firewalls and anti-virus before and during the installation.

  Another possibility is that your anti-virus or firewall is prohibiting some action of the solver.  Perhaps you can try disabling these if present, re-start Inventor and try solving again?

  Please let us know the outcome.

Best regards, -Hugh

[tom.rummens]

Hi,

I'm currently using Autodesk Inventor 2012. I'm not really shure about the version. I tried shutting my firewall off with no result. I'll try to reistal the software as soon as possible. I'll keep you update about the result. 

Thanks in advance.

Tom Rummens