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Inspire is a concept design tool which you can use to run structural optimizaiton, finite element analysis, motion analysis, and additive manufacturing analysis.
Learn how to customize the workspace and tool belts.
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.
Modify the workspace display, default keyboard shortcuts, and other settings.
A list of supported operating systems and minimum requirements for hardware and memory.
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.
Start using Inspire with our interactive tutorials.
Create and modify sketch curves, PolyNURBS, surfaces, and solids.
Create polymesh objects from other types of geometry and results.
Quickly create free-form solid geometry that is smooth and continuous.
Set up your model and run a structural analysis or optimization.
Set up and run a motion analysis, plot the results, and export the results.
Preapare and run an additive manufacturing simulation, and export a file for 3D printing.
Set up and run a basic porosity or thinning analysis.
View the glossary, frequently asked questions, and errors and alerts.