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Review techniques for selecting and editing objects.
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Rename an object from the Model Browser, modeling window, or Property Editor.

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Get Started
New to Inspire Form? Learn the basics here.
- Workspace
  The Inspire Form workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, and status bar.
- Basic Functions
  Learn how to select objects, pan and rotate the view, change the units system, and other basic tasks.
- System Requirements
  A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
- Licensing Features
  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.
- Workspace
  The Inspire Form 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.
  - Select
    Select and edit objects using the mouse and keyboard shortcuts.
  - Cut, Copy, and Paste
    Cut, copy, and paste objects using standard keyboard shortcuts, the context menu, or the Edit menu.
  - Delete
    Delete objects using the keyboard or context menu.
  - Rename
    Rename an object from the Model Browser, modeling window, or Property Editor.
- 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.
- 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.
Tutorials
Start using Inspire Form with our interactive tutorials.
Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids.
Feasibility Setup and Simulation
Perform Feasibility, Blank Fit, and Blank Nesting analyses.
Die Face Design
Open any part in Studio to design the die, and import the die face design into Inspire Form from Studio.
Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
Rendering
Adjust the materials, environment, and properties of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Geometric Analysis
Analyze the object geometry for negative draft, trim angle, and shortest distance between parts.
Simulation Results
Review forming outcomes through the Analysis Explorer.
Reference
View the glossary or frequently asked questions.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Rename

Rename an object from the Model Browser, modeling window, or Property Editor.

To rename a part or other entity, do one of the following:

Click twice on the entity name in the Model Browser, once to select the entity and a second time to make the field editable.
Right-click the name in the Model Browser or right-click the object in the modeling window, and then click Rename.

Note:

Names can consist of any combination of letters, numbers, spaces, or special characters. If you plan to export your model to other applications, follow any restrictions the software may have. Typically, the following characters should be avoided: " ' * ? $.
Use %n% to rename multiple parts the same name with a number appended. For example, if you rename several parts to Body_%n% the result will be Body_1, Body_2 etc. This works not only for parts but for other entities as well, but only when using the Rename option in the Model Browser context menu.