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Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
Position Tools
Define the position for a die set and trim and pierce lines.
Change Line Position
Adjust the position of the trim, pierce, or lance lines relative to the blank.

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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.
  - Position the Die
    Specify the position of the die set for the open and closed states.
  - Change Line Position
    Adjust the position of the trim, pierce, or lance lines relative to the blank.
- 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.
Geometric Analysis
Analyze the object geometry for negative draft, trim angle, and shortest distance between parts.
Simulation Results
Review forming outcomes through the Analysis Explorer.
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Change the Position of Trim, Pierce, or Lance Lines

Adjust the position of the trim, pierce, or lance lines relative to the blank.

On a Trim operation you added to your analysis, click lick the Edit Position tool.

A guide bar opens with auto and manual options.

Choose:

Software Position	Description
Auto	The blank moves to the trim line automatically.
Manual	On the model, select and drag the manipulator to move the trim line in reference to the blank. The manipulator indicates the distance from the selected tool relative to the blank. Alternatively, in the microdialog, enter a value for the distance.

Software Position

Description

Auto

The blank moves to the trim line automatically.

Manual

On the model, select and drag the manipulator to move the trim line in reference to the blank. The manipulator indicates the distance from the selected tool relative to the blank.

Alternatively, in the microdialog, enter a value for the distance.