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Cast Analysis
Run a casting analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Animate and Record Results
Use the Animation Toolbar that appears at the bottom of the modeling window to animate and record results.
Animate the Results
If you've previously run a casting analysis, click the Play button on the animation toolbar to animate the results.

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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.
- Porosity Preview
  Run a fast thermal analysis of the part.
- Process Parameters
  Define the parameters for a basic, gravity, high pressure, or low pressure casting process.
- Run Options
  Choose whether to run jobs in sequence or in parallel.
- Run Analysis
  Define and run a filling analysis, solidification analysis, or both.
- Run Status
  View the status of the current run, as well runs for the current model that have not yet been viewed. To see all past runs, you need to view the run history.
- Run History
  View, sort, open, and delete past runs for the current and previous models.
- Show Analysis Results
  Review the results of a casting analysis.
- Animate and Record Results
  Use the Animation Toolbar that appears at the bottom of the modeling window to animate and record results.
  - Animate the Results
    If you've previously run a casting analysis, click the Play button on the animation toolbar to animate the results.
  - Record the Results
    Capture to a video in .mp4 format by clicking the button on the animation toolbar.
  - Animation Options
    The animation options on the Analysis Explorer allow you to start and stop the animation and adjust basic settings.
  - Animation Toolbar
    Use the animation toolbar to play, record, and configure the animation.
  - Animation Settings
    Modify the animation settings from the animation toolbar.
  - Animation Shortcuts
Casting Benchmark Manual
Download the Casting Benchmark Manual to learn more about benchmark and verification tests.

Animate the Results

If you've previously run a casting analysis, click the Play button on the animation toolbar to animate the results.

Run a casting analysis. When complete, the animation toolbar is displayed at the bottom of the modeling window.

Click the button on the animation toolbar to review the casting analysis. Click the button to pause the animation.
Optional: Click the icon to change the animation settings.
Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Tip: Drag the slider on the animation toolbar to view a particular point during the casting analysis.