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New to Inspire Extrude? Learn the basics here.
Get Started with Inspire Extrude
Learn the basics of the Inspire Extrude user interface.
File Import and Export
Learn how to import geometry and export results.
Product Data Management (PDM)
Open, import, and save files to PTC Windchill™ or Siemens Teamcenter™.
Configure PDM Connectors
Set Up UDM to PDM Mapping Files
Set up the UDM to PDM mapping files: plmxml_udm_config.xml, wc_udm_config.xml, openpdm_udm_config.xml, and ap242_udm_xml.

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Get Started
New to Inspire Extrude? Learn the basics here.
- Get Started with Inspire Extrude
  Learn the basics of the Inspire Extrude user interface.
  - 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 Extrude workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, and status bar.
  - File Import and Export
    Learn how to import geometry and export results.
    - Create, Open, Save, or Revert a Model
      Create, open, save, or revert a model using standard keyboard shortcuts, the Files icon, or the File menu.
    - Importing CAD
      Learn how to import CAD, configure the import reader for various file formats, clean up CAD on import, and repair invalid parts.
    - Importing and Merging Geometry
      Use File > Import to import and merge a saved model with the current model.
    - Exporting Geometry and Results
      Export Inspire geometry and simulation results for use in another application.
    - Supported File Formats
      View a list of supported file formats for import and export.
    - Product Data Management (PDM)
      Open, import, and save files to PTC Windchill™ or Siemens Teamcenter™.
      - Configure PDM Connectors
        Configure pdmsys.cfg for a PDM Repository
        The pdmsyscfg.xml file defines system behaviors for Inspire PLM connectors. The pdmsyscfg.xml file supports background processes, file-type recognition, revision checks, dataset mapping, encoding schemes, and more.
        Set Up UDM to PDM Mapping Files
        Set up the UDM to PDM mapping files: plmxml_udm_config.xml, wc_udm_config.xml, openpdm_udm_config.xml, and ap242_udm_xml.
        File Configuration Summary: plmxml_udm_config.xml
        The plmxml_udm_config.xml configuration file controls the PLMXML to UDM XML transformation. It defines mappings between elements, conversion rules, file type definitions, schema versions, and attribute translation settings.
        File Configuration Summary: wc_udm_config.xml
        The wc_udm_config.xml configuration file controls the Windchill XML to UDM XML transformation. It defines mappings between elements, conversion rules, file type definitions, schema versions, and attribute translation settings.
        Configuration Summary: openpdm_udm_config.xml
        The openpdm_udm_config.xml configuration file controls the OpenPDM XML to UDM XML transformation. It defines mappings between elements, conversion rules, file type definitions, schema versions, and attribute translation settings.
        Configuration Summary: ap242_udm_config.xml
        The ap242_udm_config.xml configuration file controls the UDM XML to AP242 XML transformation. It defines mappings between elements, file type definitions, and attribute translation settings.
        Create and Register Webjects on the Windchill Server
        Configure and register Altair Webjects for use with Windchill.
        Teamcenter Configuration Details
        Update Java Security Certificates
        Learn how to update Java security certificates for Inspire using the keytool utility that comes bundled with Inspire's Java Runtime Environment (JRE).
      - Open a File from Your PDM system
        Open a model from your PDM system, or import a saved model from the PDM system and merge it with the current model.
      - Save a File to Your PDM System
        Save a file to your PDM system.
  - Select and Edit
    Review techniques for selecting and editing objects.
  - 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.
  - Systems
    The Systems tool is useful for aligning loads to a local coordinate system rather than the global coordinate system. Keep in mind that results are only shown in the global coordinate system.
  - 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.
  - The Model Browser
    Use the Model Browser to organize your model, organize analysis and optimization objects, and access objects that aren't currently shown in the modeling window.
  - 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.
  - Inspire 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.
- Glossary
  View a list of glossary terms and definitions.
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
  Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
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Parametric Modeling
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Set Up UDM to PDM Mapping Files

Set up the UDM to PDM mapping files: plmxml_udm_config.xml, wc_udm_config.xml, openpdm_udm_config.xml, and ap242_udm_xml.