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Model Setup
Designate and analyze casting parts, set gravity direction and mold opening direction, define runner system, and configure casting components.
Runner System
Define the runner system for the model.
Designate Filling System
Select the runners through which the molten metal flows to enter the mold cavity.

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Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Model Setup
Designate and analyze casting parts, set gravity direction and mold opening direction, define runner system, and configure casting components.
- Cast Part
  Define and analyze the casting parts, and set gravity direction.
- Runner System
  Define the runner system for the model.
  - Designate Filling System
    Select the runners through which the molten metal flows to enter the mold cavity.
  - Gate
    Identify predesigned gates, or create and edit virtual gates.
  - Designate Surfaces as Gates
    Identify any gates you've already designed in a CAD tool.
- Components
  Identify predefined components, or create virtual components (cores, chillers, risers, sleeves, overflows, the mold, coolers, and filters).
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.
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Designate Filling System

Select the runners through which the molten metal flows to enter the mold cavity.

Click the Casting tab.
Click the Runner System icon.
Click Runner.
Click one or more parts to select the runners.
The selected parts are displayed in red.
Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.