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Get Started with Inspire Mold
Learn the basics of the Inspire Mold user interface.
Adjust the View
Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.
Rotate, Pan, and Zoom
Rotate, pan, and zoom to get a better view of the model.
Change the Mouse Controls
Change the mouse button and keystroke combinations used to rotate, pan, and zoom so they match other commonly used CAD applications.

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New to Inspire Mold? Learn the basics here.
- What Is Altair Inspire Mold?
  Inspire Mold is a modern simulation-driven design environment that lets you test, validate, correct, and optimize the design of injection-molded components.
- Get Started with Inspire Mold
  Learn the basics of the Inspire Mold 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 Mold 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.
  - Adjust the View
    Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.
    - Rotate, Pan, and Zoom
      Rotate, pan, and zoom to get a better view of the model.
      - Rotate the View
        Rotate the view using the mouse or the view cube.
      - Pan and Zoom
        Pan and zoom using the mouse and keyboard.
      - Change the Mouse Controls
        Change the mouse button and keystroke combinations used to rotate, pan, and zoom so they match other commonly used CAD applications.
    - Show, Hide, and Isolate
      Show, hide, and isolate objects in the modeling window using keyboard shortcuts.
    - Store and Recall Views
      Store a view and recall it so you can capture images from a consistent viewpoint.
    - Change the Projection
      When displaying 3D objects on a 2D plane, you can use perspective projection or orthographic projection.
    - Fit and Center
      Fit or center an individual part or the entire model in the modeling window.
    - Create a Section Cut
      Create and view 2D section planes of your model.
    - Change the Display Mode
      Select a display mode for a scene, such as Wireframe, Shaded, MatCap, Zebra, Performance Render, and Quality Render.
    - Create Camera Animations
      Animate the camera to view your model and record the animation in any display mode.
  - 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 optomization 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.
Tutorials
Start using Inspire Mold with our interactive tutorials.
Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Molding Setup
Use Quick Mode or Advanced Mode, depending on your needs, to define the parts, materials, runner system, and tooling for the molding simulation.
Molding Analysis
Run an injection molding analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
Mold Material Reference
Download the Mold Material Reference Manual to learn how to create new materials in Inspire Mold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We have answers!

Change the Mouse Controls

Change the mouse button and keystroke combinations used to rotate, pan, and zoom so they match other commonly used CAD applications.

On the File menu, click the Preferences button.
At the left of the Preferences window, under Category > Inspire, click Mouse Controls.
At the right of the Preferences window, click Same As and choose an application. For example, click HyperWorks to use the same controls as HyperWorks.
Click OK.

Tip: Inspire Mold supports the 3Dconnexion peripherals. No additional setup is required, but the device needs to be connected to your computer before Inspire Mold is launched.