For any component that you want to analyze, check the material to make sure that it is defined. Some Inventor materials do not have “simulation-ready” properties and need modification before using them in simulations. If you use an inadequately defined material, a message displays. Modify the material or select another material.
You can use different materials in different simulations and compare the results in a report. To assign a different material:
- In the ribbon bar, in the Material panel, click Assign Materials.
- Click in the Override Material column to activate the drop-down list.
- Select Aluminum-6061.
- Click OK.
Note: Use the Styles and Standards Editor to modify materials if they are not completely defined. You can access the editor from the lower left corner of the Assign Materials dialog box.