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New to Inspire Mold? Learn the basics here.
Learn the basics of the Inspire Mold user interface.
Modify the workspace display, default keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
Discover new features and enhancements.
Inspire Mold is a modern simulation-driven design environment that lets you test, validate, correct, and optimize the design of injection-molded components.
The Inspire Mold workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, and status bar.
Learn how to import geometry and export results.
Review techniques for selecting and editing objects.
Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.
Translate, rotate, and align parts and other objects using the Move tool and snaps.
Record a video or take a snapshot of the screen.
Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.
Browse and organize all of the entities in your model.
Learn about the forms of help and user assistance available from the product.
Open the Preferences window, where you can search for and customize application settings.
Search for a setting to show the closest match in the Preferences window. Or use the API to display selectable search results in a dropdown list.
Define preferences for the user interface, including the display and language.
Define preferences for keyboard shortcuts.
Define preferences for sketching.
Define preferences for video and screen captures.
Define preferences for snaps.
Define preferences for mouse controls and options related to how information is calculated and displayed.
A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
View a list of glossary terms and definitions.
Start using Inspire Mold with our interactive tutorials.
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Define the parts, materials, runner system, and tooling for the molding simulation.
Run an injection molding analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Download the Mold Material Reference Manual to learn how to create new materials in Inspire Mold.
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