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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.
Import and Merge Geometry
Import and merge a saved model with the current model.

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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.
    - CAD Import
      Learn about the CAD import process, configuring the import reader for various file formats, cleaning up CAD on import, and repairing invalid parts.
    - Import and Merge Geometry
      Import and merge a saved model with the current model.
    - Export Geometry and Results
      Export 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™.
  - 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.
  - 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.
- 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
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids.

Import and Merge Geometry

Import and merge a saved model with the current model.

Select File > Import or press Ctrl+I.
In the Import File dialog, select a file. You can filter by file type and show previous versions of models.
Click Open.

Tip:

The imported model is inserted as an assembly under the top-level folder in the Model Browser. To move the imported model within the model hierarchy, drag the folder in the Model Browser.