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New to Inspire PolyFoam? Learn the basics here.
Learn the basics of the Inspire PolyFoam user interface.
Modify the workspace display, default keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
Discover new features and enhancements.
Inspire PolyFoam is an essential toolset to simulate and validate the part design and physical processes that are required to create a polyurethane foam part.
Five basic steps are required to define and run a foaming analysis.
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.
The Inspire PolyFoam workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, and status bar.
Quickly find and open the tools that are available on the ribbons.
Learn how to import geometry and export results.
Review techniques for selecting and editing objects.
Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.
Translate, rotate, and align parts and other objects using the Move tool and snaps.
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.
Record a video or take a snapshot of the screen.
Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.
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.
Learn about the forms of help and user assistance available from the product.
Open the Preferences window, where you can search for and customize application settings.
Search for a setting to show the closest match in the Preferences window. Or use the API to display selectable search results in a dropdown list.
Define preferences for the user interface, including the display and language.
Define preferences for keyboard shortcuts.
Define preferences for sketching.
Define preferences for video and screen captures.
Define preferences for snaps.
Define preferences for the Report tool.
Define preferences for mouse controls and options related to how information is calculated and displayed.
A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
Use the Systems tool to create and apply user-defined coordinate systems to loads, supports, and displacements.
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
View a list of glossary terms and definitions.
Start using Inspire PolyFoam with our interactive tutorials.
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids with construction history and variables.
Set up your foam part, nozzles, materials, tooling and process parameters prior to analysis.
Set up your part, nozzles, materials, tooling and process parameters prior to analysis.
Run an analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems for a foam part design.
Run an analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems for a fluid part design.
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