2020.1.1

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Simulation Results
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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.
- Workspace
  The Inspire Form workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, model browser, property editor, and status bar.
- Basic Functions
  Learn how to select objects, pan and rotate the view, change the units system, and other basic tasks.
- System Requirements
  A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
- Workspace
  The Inspire Form workspace includes the ribbon, modeling window, legend, model browser, property editor, 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.
  - Show, Hide, and Isolate
    Show, hide, and isolate objects in the modeling window using keyboard shortcuts.
  - Standard and Preset Views
    Rotate your model to a standard view, an isometric view, to the closest principal axis, or so that the sketch plane is normal to the grid.
  - 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.
- Move and Snap
  Translate, rotate, and align parts and other objects using the Move tool and snaps.
- 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.
- Browse and Organize
  Browse and organize all of the entities in your model.
- 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.
- 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.
Tutorials
Start using Inspire Form with our interactive tutorials.
Geometry Preparation
Create, modify, and prepare model geometry as required for forming operations.
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
Get Started
New to Inspire Form? Learn the basics here.
Adjust the View
Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.

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

Adjust the View

Change the view in the modeling window using the mouse or view controls.

The view controls are in the lower left of the modeling window.

Rotate, Pan, and Zoom
Rotate, pan, and zoom to get a better view of the model.
Show, Hide, and Isolate
Show, hide, and isolate objects in the modeling window using keyboard shortcuts.
Standard and Preset Views
Rotate your model to a standard view, an isometric view, to the closest principal axis, or so that the sketch plane is normal to the grid.
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.

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