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Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
Run a Tryout Analysis
Run the forming operations for a tryout analysis.
Add a Remote Job Server
Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.

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Start using Inspire Form with our interactive tutorials.
Variables
Create and assign variables to parametrize a model. This allows you to quickly iterate and compare design concepts by tweaking the values of the variables.
Parametric Modeling
Create 2D sketches, surfaces, and solids.
Feasibility Setup and Simulation
Perform Feasibility, Blank Fit, and Blank Nesting analyses.
Die Face Design
Open any part in Studio to design the die, and import the die face design into Inspire Form from Studio.
Die Design
Use the Die Design ribbon to design and generate die surfaces.
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.
  - Run Options Menu
    Click the Run group label to define how jobs are run.
  - Run Options: Local vs. Remote
    Choose whether to run jobs locally or on a remote job server.
  - Run an Analysis Job Manually
    Manually copy a prepared model file and queue it on a remote jobs server.
  - Add a Remote Job Server
    Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.
  - Run Status
    View the status of the current run, as well runs for the current model that have not yet been viewed. To see all past runs, you need to view the run history.
  - Run History
    View, sort, open, and delete past runs for the current and previous models.
- 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.
- Export Springback Compensation
  Export springback compensation data for use in Cimatron in addition to NX and Catia for geometry compensation.
- Predict Blank Shape or Trim Line
  Predict blank shape or trim line from the target part shape using the analysis results.
Design Explorer
Evaluate designs by using geometric variables and applying a design-of-experiments (DOE) or optimization method. We recommend fully constraining your sketch when sketch variables are used in the design exploration.
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.
Reference
View the glossary or frequently asked questions.
Keyboard Shortcuts and Mouse Controls
Learn keyboard shortcuts and mouse controls for common operations.

Add a Remote Job Server

Add and configure an Altair PBS server to run jobs remotely.

For more information about how to install and configure a PBS server, refer to the Inspire Form Remote Job Submission Guide, available on the Altair Help Center.

This option is only available for Tryout analysis, not Feasibility analysis.

Click the Run group label to display run options.
Select the Add Server option from the menu.
Enter the Name, Host, and Port.
Click Save.

A cloud icon appears next to the Run menu when the connection to the server has been established.
Click the Run group label and verify that the server has been added.
Set up and run an analysis using the Run Analysis window.

Note:

If Inspire Form is integrated with Altair PBS Works, you can connect to an:

HPC Cluster running PBS Professional Workload Manager
HPC Cluster running LSF Workload Manager