Altair Inspire Cast User Guide

2022.3

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New to Inspire Cast? Learn the basics here.
Get Started with Inspire
Learn the basics of the Inspire Cast user interface.
Units and Measurement
Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Parametric Modeling
Model Setup
Cast Analysis
Casting Benchmark Manual

2022.3

Altair Inspire Cast User Guide

What's New
Discover new features and enhancements.
Get Started
New to Inspire Cast? Learn the basics here.
- What is Altair Inspire Cast?
  Inspire Cast is an analysis tool for virtual testing, validation, correction and optimization of casting designs.
- Get Started with Inspire Cast
  Walk through the five steps needed to define and run a casting analysis.
- Get Started with Inspire
  Learn the basics of the Inspire Cast user interface.
  - Workspace
    The Inspire Cast workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, and status bar.
  - File Import and Export
    Learn how to import geometry and export results.
  - Select and Edit
    Review techniques for selecting and editing objects.
  - Adjust the View
    Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.
  - Move and Snap
    Translate, rotate, and align parts and other objects using the Move tool and snaps.
  - Screen Capture
    Record a video or take a snapshot of the screen.
  - Units and Measurement
    Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.
    - Define the Unit System
      You can change the unit system using the Unit System Selector or the Preferences. When importing "discrete mesh" files (.stl, .nas, .fem) with unspecified units, select the model unit in the Import Options dialog.
    - Measure Features
      Use the Measure tool to measure geometry features including a length, an angle, and the dimensions of a bounding box.
    - Measure Weight
      Use the Measure Weight tool to estimate the weight distribution of an original model or an optimized shape on a set of point supports.
  - Browse and Organize
    Browse and organize all of the entities in your model.
  - Help and User Assistance
    Learn about the forms of help and user assistance available from the product.
  - Preferences
    Modify the workspace display, default keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
  - System Requirements
    A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
  - Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
    Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
- Glossary
  View a list of glossary terms and definitions.
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
  Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
Tutorials
Learn to use Inspire Cast with our interactive tutorials.
Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Model Setup
Designate casting parts, gravity direction, gates, and components.
Cast Analysis
Run a casting analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Casting Benchmark Manual
Download the Casting Benchmark Manual to learn more about benchmark and verification tests.

Altair Inspire Cast User Guide

2022.3

Home
Get Started
New to Inspire Cast? Learn the basics here.
Get Started with Inspire
Learn the basics of the Inspire Cast user interface.
Units and Measurement
Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.

What's New
Get Started
Tutorials
Parametric Modeling
Model Setup
Cast Analysis
Casting Benchmark Manual

Units and Measurement

Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.

Define the Unit System
You can change the unit system using the Unit System Selector or the Preferences. When importing "discrete mesh" files (.stl, .nas, .fem) with unspecified units, select the model unit in the Import Options dialog.
Measure Features
Use the Measure tool to measure geometry features including a length, an angle, and the dimensions of a bounding box.
Measure Weight
Use the Measure Weight tool to estimate the weight distribution of an original model or an optimized shape on a set of point supports.

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