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Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
PolyMesh
Create polymesh objects from other types of geometry and results.
Sculpt
Use the Sculpt tool to modify the original mesh using one of several brush tools.

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Parametric Modeling
Create parametric sketches, geometry, and PolyNURBS with construction history and variables.
- Construction History
  View and edit the construction history of your model.
- Variables
  Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
- Global References
  Global references are the global origin, axes, and planes shown in the modeling window. They can be helpful when creating and defining your model.
- Sketching
  Create and edit 2D parametric sketch geometry.
- Geometry
  Create and modify parametric surfaces and solids.
- PolyMesh
  Create polymesh objects from other types of geometry and results.
  - Shrinkwrap
    Use the Shrinkwrap tool to surround parts with a single isosurface.
  - Fill Hole
    Use the Fill Hole tool to fill holes on mesh parts.
  - Remove
    Use the Remove tool to automatically find small disconnected regions of a mesh part and delete them.
  - Sculpt
    Use the Sculpt tool to modify the original mesh using one of several brush tools.
  - Smooth
    Use the Smooth tool to smooth mesh geometry.
- PolyNURBS
  Create free-form solid geometry that is smooth and continuous.
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.
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.

Sculpt

Use the Sculpt tool to modify the original mesh using one of several brush tools.

If starting from an optimized design in Inspire, first copy the part and then select Paste Without Reference in the Model Browser.
On the PolyMesh ribbon, select the Sculpt tool.

Tip: To find and open a tool, press Ctrl+F. For more information, see Find and Search for Tools.
Select a brush type on the guide bar.
- Smooth brush: Locally smooths material along the direction of the brush. (Use the Smooth tool to smooth the entire part.)
- Round brush: Add or remove material along the direction of the brush.
- Planar brush: Creates a planar mesh along the direction of the brush.
Note: Holding the Shift key while sculpting will temporarily switch to the Smooth brush.
Select a part to sculpt. The brush influence zone is shown as a red circle.
Click-and-drag the mouse over the part to sculpt it. You can adjust the size and strength of the brush using the sliders on the guide bar to achieve different effects.
Double right-click to exit the tool.

You can use the PolyNURBS Fit tool after sculpting to create a new PolyNURBS part on top of the existing mesh geometry.