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New to Inspire Mold? Learn the basics here.
Learn the basics of the Inspire Mold user interface.
Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.
Rotate, pan, and zoom to get a better view of the model.
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.
Rotate the view using the mouse or the view cube.
Pan and zoom using the mouse and keyboard.
Change the mouse button and keystroke combinations used to rotate, pan, and zoom so they match other commonly used CAD applications.
Show, hide, and isolate objects in the modeling window using keyboard shortcuts.
Store a view and recall it so you can capture images from a consistent viewpoint.
When displaying 3D objects on a 2D plane, you can use perspective projection or orthographic projection.
Fit or center an individual part or the entire model in the modeling window.
Create and view 2D section planes of your model.
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.
Modify the workspace display, default keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
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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