Add/Edit Overflow

If you haven't designed any overflows in a CAD tool, you can create and edit virtual overflows in Inspire Cast.

  1. Click the Casting tab.
  2. Click the Components icon.
  3. On the Overflow icon, click Add/Edit Overflow.
  4. Click a surface to create an overflow.


  5. Optional: Use the microdialog options to define the position and dimensions of the overflow's neck.
  6. Optional: Select the overflow. Use the microdialog options to define the overflow's volume, height, width, depth, and fillet radius.
  7. Optional: To create more overflows, click a surface.
  8. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Microdialog Options

Define the position and dimensions of the overflow's neck; define the dimensions of the overflow.

Neck Option Description
Move

Click to move the overflow.
H Enter the neck's height.
W Enter the neck's width.
D Enter the neck's depth.
Overflow Option Description
Volume

Enter the overflow's volume.
Height Enter the overflow's height.
Width Enter the overflow's width.
Depth Enter the overflow's depth.
Fillet Radius Enter the overflow's fillet radius.