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Die Design
Create a draw die in Inspire Studio that you can export to Inspire Form to perform a stamping simulation.
Part
Prepare the part to create the draw die.
Part
First define the part and then adjust the draw direction to create a draw die.
Set Form Direction
Adjust the draw direction to minimize the depth and avoid negative drafts with the help of the Depth Box and Draft Analysis.
Troubleshooting: Can't Select Reference Geometry

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Deform one or more objects with respect to an axis.
Analysis
Analyze curves and surfaces, import simulation data, or access the Design Table and Variable Manager.
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Dimension a line, edge, bounding box, angle, and radius/diameter in order to create objects which must fit predefined dimensions.
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Die Design
Create a draw die in Inspire Studio that you can export to Inspire Form to perform a stamping simulation.
- Getting Started
  Adjust the user profile and configure the camera view.
- Part
  Prepare the part to create the draw die.
  - Part
    First define the part and then adjust the draw direction to create a draw die.
    - Assign
      Select a part and define the thickness and position.
    - Trim Pierce
      Define trim and pierce features of the part.
    - Flanges
      Define flange features in the part.
    - Symmetry
      Define the symmetry boundary conditions. You can define up to two symmetry planes. The second symmetry plane must be parallel or orthogonal to the first.
    - Defeature
      Select edges to close openings in a surface, or to sharpen or smooth where adjacent edges connect.
    - Set Form Direction
      Adjust the draw direction to minimize the depth and avoid negative drafts with the help of the Depth Box and Draft Analysis.
      - Troubleshooting: Can't Select Reference Geometry
    - Extend (Part)
      Create one or more surfaces that extend the part to create a die, to aid in stretching and forming.
    - Double Attach
      Reflect a part along the symmetry plane, then connect the edge to the symmetry plane with a new surface.
- Draw Die
  Create the draw die.
- Flange Die
  Create the flange die.
- Die Compensate
  Modify the die shape to compensate for potential springback after the part is formed.
- Export Options
  Select an export method for your simulation data.
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Troubleshooting: Can't Select Reference Geometry

Condition

I can't select a reference geometry. When I mouse over the reference geometry, it isn't highlighted in yellow, indicating that it's not selectable.

There are two possible scenarios:

Cause 1

You tried to select a solid or non-planar surface. You can only select planar surfaces as reference geometry.

Remedy 1

At the bottom of the application window, click Select Surfaces .
Select a planar surface. Planar surfaces are highlighted in yellow when you mouse over them.
Now you can select the planar surface as your reference geometry.

Cause 2

Draft Analysis is turned on.

Remedy 2

Deselect Draft Analysis.
Select the reference geometry.
Now you can turn on Draft Analysis again.