New to Inspire Mold? Learn the basics here.
Learn the basics of the Inspire user interface.
Modify the workspace display, default keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
Define preferences for keyboard shortcuts.
Discover new features and enhancements.
Inspire Mold is a modern simulation-driven design environment that lets you test, validate, correct, and optimize the design of injection-molded components.
Learn how to customize the workspace and tool belts.
The Inspire Mold workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, and status bar.
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.
Record a video or take a snapshot of the screen.
Change the default unit system, create custom units, and measure geometry features.
Browse and organize all of the entities in your model.
Learn about the forms of help and user assistance available from the product.
Define preferences for the user interface, including the display and language.
Define preferences for video and screen captures.
Define preferences for snaps.
Define preferences for mouse controls and options related to how information is calculated and displayed.
Define preferences for 3D printing.
Define preferences for Porosity analysis.
Define preferences for Thinning analysis.
Define preferences for casting analysis.
Define preferences for Materials, Feasibility, Nesting, Tryout, and Die Design.
Define preferences for display, units, tolerances, and snaps.
Choose where assets and renderings are saved.
A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
View a list of glossary terms and definitions.
Start using Inspire Mold with our interactive tutorials.
Create and modify sketch curves, PolyNURBS, surfaces, and solids.
Set up your model parts, materials, runner system, and tooling prior to analysis.
Run an injection molding analysis to minimize defects and prevent manufacturing problems.
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