Add a Reference System

Select a reference system for model position in the animation. The reference system is stationary, and you can view how the the model moves relative to the system.

  1. Click Reference System to add a new stationary reference.

  2. Click Add Reference System .
  3. Add points on the blank to specify the stationary reference.
    • To create the reference system manually, click the points you want to use to create the reference, and then click Create Reference System on the guide bar. You can click a single point or multiple points as needed.
    • Click Auto Create Reference System on the guide bar to create a reference system automatically using all the nodes in the model.


    Note:
    • You can create multiple reference systems, but you can only select one as current at a time.
    • Reference systems created within stages are specific to those stages.
    • Only the displacement results change with the creation of a new reference system.
    • Springback analysis involves rigid body displacement and rotation. Use a reference system to remove the rigid body from the springback displacement.
    • Choosing Export Blank from the context menu will export the blank as an STL file in the current reference system.