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Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
Set Tryout Preferences
Set preferences for tryout analysis.

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Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
- Set Tryout Preferences
  Set preferences for tryout analysis.
- Define the Blank
  Define the blank in the tool set including the blank type, material, roll direction, and symmetry planes as required.
- Add Forming Operations
  Add an operation to an analysis to solve a forming problem.
- Auto Configure Tools
  Automatically build and configure the tools for standard forming operations.
- Add and Configure Tools
  Select from a variety of tools to include in a forming operation.
- Position Tools
  Define the position for a die set and trim and pierce lines.
- Define the Draw Direction
  Define the direction for the top die or press slide to move in the model.
- Preview the Motion of a Forming Operation
  Preview the motion of your die set during a forming operation.
- Run a Tryout Analysis
  Run the forming operations for a tryout analysis.
- Publish Reports
  Generate a report as a .pptx file from the results of a completed simulation.
- Compensate Die for Springback
  Adjust the die to counter the known springback in a formed shape.
- Predict Blank Shape or Trim Line
  Predict blank shape or trim line from the target part shape using the analysis results.
Rendering
Adjust the materials, environment, and properties of objects in the scene to create a photorealistic image.
Trim Angle Analysis
Analyze the trim angle of the free edges of the part with reference to the draw direction.
Simulation Results
Review forming outcomes through the Analysis Explorer.
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Set Tryout Preferences

Set preferences for tryout analysis.

On the botton of the File menu, select the Preferences button.
From the Preferences dialog, Inspire Form category, select Tryout.