2020.1.1

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Geometry Preparation
Create, modify, and prepare model geometry as required for forming operations.
Geometry
Create and modify sketch curves, surfaces, and solids.
Surfaces and Solids
Use the Patch, Push/Pull, Partition, and other core geometry tools to modify surfaces and solids.

What's New in Inspire Form
Get Started
Tutorials
Geometry Preparation
Feasibility Setup and Simulation
Design Die Face
Tryout Setup and Simulation
Simulation Results
Reference
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls

2020.1.1

What's New in Inspire Form
Get a quick overview of what's new in Inspire Form, in PDF format.
Get Started
New to Inspire Form? Learn the basics here.
Tutorials
Start using Inspire Form with our interactive tutorials.
Geometry Preparation
Create, modify, and prepare model geometry as required for forming operations.
- Geometry
  Create and modify sketch curves, surfaces, and solids.
  - 2D Sketch Curves
    Create and edit a 2D sketch curve, and then extrude it to create 3D solid geometry. A sketch curve is any "wire" entity such as a line, rectangle, circle, or arc.
  - Surfaces and Solids
    Use the Patch, Push/Pull, Partition, and other core geometry tools to modify surfaces and solids.
    - Patch
      Use the Patch tool to fill in missing surfaces, or to remove and remake bad or problematic surfaces.
    - Push/Pull Faces
      Push and pull a face, line, or 2D edge to extrude it into a solid or surface, create or resize a hole, eliminate rounds, or modify wall thickness.
    - Revolve Faces
      Revolve a face, line, or 2D edge.
    - Move Faces
      Translate, rotate, copy, or extend features.
    - Scale Parts
      Resize parts in your model, which is useful when working with an imported model that is associated with a different default unit system.
    - Boolean Parts
      Create a new part by using one set of solids to edit another set of solids.
    - Simplify Geometry
      Clean up problem areas in the geometry of a model before running an analysis.
    - Partition Parts
      Divide a solid part into design and non-design regions by selecting a hole, pocket, or face to offset.
    - Fillet Edges
      Round edges to create fillets with a constant radius.
    - Chamfer Edges
      Create beveled edges.
- Prepare Model Geometry for Analysis
  These geometry tools are used frequently when prearing models for forming analysis, and have been placed on the Feasibility ribbon for convenience.
Feasibility Setup and Simulation
Perform Feasibility, Blank Fit, and Blank Nesting analyses.
Design Die Face
Open any part in Studio to design the die, and import the die face design into Inspire Form from Studio.
Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
Simulation Results
Review forming outcomes through the Analysis Explorer.
Reference
View the glossary or frequently asked questions.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

2020.1.1

Home
Geometry Preparation
Create, modify, and prepare model geometry as required for forming operations.
Geometry
Create and modify sketch curves, surfaces, and solids.
Surfaces and Solids
Use the Patch, Push/Pull, Partition, and other core geometry tools to modify surfaces and solids.

What's New in Inspire Form
Get Started
Tutorials
Geometry Preparation
Feasibility Setup and Simulation
Design Die Face
Tryout Setup and Simulation
Simulation Results
Reference
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls

Surfaces and Solids

Use the Patch, Push/Pull, Partition, and other core geometry tools to modify surfaces and solids.

Patch
Use the Patch tool to fill in missing surfaces, or to remove and remake bad or problematic surfaces.
Push/Pull Faces
Push and pull a face, line, or 2D edge to extrude it into a solid or surface, create or resize a hole, eliminate rounds, or modify wall thickness.
Revolve Faces
Revolve a face, line, or 2D edge.
Move Faces
Translate, rotate, copy, or extend features.
Scale Parts
Resize parts in your model, which is useful when working with an imported model that is associated with a different default unit system.
Boolean Parts
Create a new part by using one set of solids to edit another set of solids.
Simplify Geometry
Clean up problem areas in the geometry of a model before running an analysis.
Partition Parts
Divide a solid part into design and non-design regions by selecting a hole, pocket, or face to offset.
Fillet Edges
Round edges to create fillets with a constant radius.
Chamfer Edges
Create beveled edges.

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