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Print 3D
Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
Use the Selective Laser Melting process for additive manufacturing.
Slice
Examine the part in layers to validate its geometry before 3D printing.

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Discover new features and enhancements.
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Tutorials
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
Implicit Modeling
Create implicit models with primitives, lattices, point clouds, fields, offsetting, Booleans, inverting, smoothing, morphing, and filleting.
Structures
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Motion
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Fluids
Prepare and run a computational fluid dynamics simulation.
Design Explorer
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
Manufacture
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
Print 3D
Prepare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
- Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
  Use the Selective Laser Melting process for additive manufacturing.
  - Print Part (SLM)
    Select parts to print and assign materials for selective laser melting.
  - Printer
    Configure the 3D printing bed. You can select a default printer or choose from several standard printers.
  - Orientation (SLM)
    Orient the part in relation to the printing bed.
  - Support
    Create and partition supports required for 3D printing.
  - Slice
    Examine the part in layers to validate its geometry before 3D printing.
  - Export
    Export a file containing the prepared part and/or supports for 3D printing.
  - Calibration
    Print a small part (also called a coupon) to measure the deformation of the material after printing, and use this data to calibrate the print analysis.
  - Analyze (SLM)
    Run an additive manufacturing analysis, then view and plot the results.
  - Compensated Geometry
    Export a compensated .stl file. You can select from several simulation runs.
- Binder Sinter
  Use the Binder-Sinter process for additive manufacturing.
Rendering
Adjust the materials and environment of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Inspire Python API
Learn how to access the Inspire Python API including online help, quick start demos, and the Extension Manager.
Reference
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Slice

Examine the part in layers to validate its geometry before 3D printing.

Prerequisite: Prepare, orient, and support the part for 3D printing before using the Slice tool.

Click the Slice icon.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
Use the slider to view the part at various stages of printing.

Tip:

Click the Top View icon to observe the part from above, as if looking down at the printing bed.
Note that the numbered slices do not represent actual manufacturing layers.