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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.
Select and Edit
Review techniques for selecting and editing objects.
Cut, Copy, and Paste
Cut, copy, and paste objects using standard keyboard shortcuts, the context menu, or the Edit menu.

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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.
  - 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.
- 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.

Cut, Copy, and Paste

Cut, copy, and paste objects using standard keyboard shortcuts, the context menu, or the Edit menu.

You need to select the objects before you can cut or copy them. You can also perform any of these functions using the right-click menu.


To	Do this	Note
Cut	Press Ctrl+X. Select Edit > Cut.
Copy	Press Ctrl+C. Select Edit > Copy.	You can copy an object by holding down Ctrl as you drag it. (This only works if you have Move selected in the Preference dialog under Modeling Space.)
Paste	Press Ctrl+V. Select Edit > Paste.	The copied object is pasted on top of the original object. Press M to use the Move tool to move the copied object. Any update to the source object made before the paste event in construction history will be made to the the copy as well. Note: Paste is not available when trying to copy an assembly. You must use Paste Instance or Paste Without Reference.
Paste Without Reference	Right-click in the modeling window or Model Browser, and then click Paste Without Reference.	If you paste without reference, no updates will be made to the copy, even if you roll back and make changes to the history of the original object.