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New to Inspire Cast? Learn the basics here.
Learn the basics of the Inspire Cast 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 Cast is an analysis tool for virtual testing, validation, correction and optimization of casting designs.
Walk through the five steps needed to define and run a casting analysis.
Some ribbon tabs are associated with license features. Depending upon the tab you have invoked, additional units may be drawn. These features will be checked out for the duration of the session.
The Inspire Cast 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.
Select a display mode for a scene, such as Wireframe, Shaded, MatCap, Zebra, Performance Render, and Quality Render.
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.
Learn to use Inspire Cast with our interactive tutorials.
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Designate casting parts, gravity direction, gates, and components.
Run a casting analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Download the Casting Benchmark Manual to learn more about benchmark and verification tests.
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