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Die Design
Use the Die Design ribbon to design and generate die surfaces.
Symmetry Tools
Use the Symmetry tools to create a symmetrical die by reflecting a part or attaching two surfaces.

Welcome
What's New
Discover new features and enhancements.
Get Started
New to Inspire Form? Learn the basics here.
Tutorials
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.
- Part Tools
  First define the part and then adjust the draw direction to create a draw die.
- Defeature Tools
  Use the Defeature tools to remove features such as holes, cutouts, voids, gaps, fillets, and flanges from die geometry.
- Symmetry Tools
  Use the Symmetry tools to create a symmetrical die by reflecting a part or attaching two surfaces.
  - Creating Symmetry Planes
    Create a symmetrical die by reflecting a part across a symmetry plane.
  - Creating Double Attached Surfaces
    Create a symmetrical die using two parts and double attaching them.
Tryout Setup and Simulation
Perform tryout analyses to validate die designs.
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.

Symmetry Tools

Use the Symmetry tools to create a symmetrical die by reflecting a part or attaching two surfaces.