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Get Started with Inspire Mold
Learn the basics of the Inspire Mold user interface.
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.
Edit
Double-click an entity in the Model Browser to edit it.

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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.
  - 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.
    - Parts and Assemblies
      Organize parts into assemblies and view part alternatives.
    - Search and Filter
      Search entities and automatically filter the results to only display the entities that contain the search string. You can also filter by entity type.
    - Show or Hide
      Show or hide an entity by clicking its icon in the Model Browser or using the context menu.
    - Find
      Find entities in the model that contain the search string you enter. The search results are not filtered.
    - Edit
      Double-click an entity in the Model Browser to edit it.
    - Suppress or Unsuppress Entities
      Suppress or unsuppress an entity using the context menu in the Model Browser.
    - Show Model, Assembly, or Part Information
      Quickly find out how many items are in an entire model, an assembly, or a part. For example, if you select the entire model, you will see the number of forces, supports, assemblies, parts, loads, etc. If you select a part, you will see the mass, volume, bounding box, center of gravity, features, etc.
  - 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!

Edit

Double-click an entity in the Model Browser to edit it.

Press F2 to open the Model Browser.
Double-click an object in the Model Browser.
The object's properties are displayed and editable.