2022
New to Inspire PolyFoam? Learn the basics here.
Learn the basics of the Inspire PolyFoam 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 PolyFoam is an essential toolset to simulate and validate the part design and physical processes that are required to create a polyurethane foam part.
Five basic steps are required to define and run a foaming analysis.
The Inspire PolyFoam 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 PolyFoam with our interactive tutorials.
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids.
Set up your foam part, nozzles, materials, tooling and process parameters prior to analysis.
Run an analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems for a foam part design.