Blank Fit Analysis

Calculate the best-fit and standard blank shape around the perimeter of the initial blank shape.

  1. On the Feasibility tab, Fit icon, click Run Blank Fit.


    The flattened blank from the last run executed is loaded into the session. If desired, you can measure the flattened blank with the Measure tool and provide input into the Blank Fit dialog as required.

  2. In the Blank Fit dialog, define blank fit settings and click Run.
    1. Enter a run name.
    2. Enter a material and scrap cost per unit mass.
    3. Enter an addendum (extra material on the periphery of the blank shape for holding the blank in place during the stamping process).
    4. Select fitted shapes to use when fitting the blank.


After the run has successfully completed, view the results of the blank fit.

Tip: Once you have started to run the blank fit, you can close the Blank Fit Status dialog and continue working without disturbing the progress of the run. You can also check the status of the run at any time by clicking the Blank Fit Status tool tool. When the run is complete, a flag appears over the Fit tool group.

View Blank Fit Summary

View a summary of a blank fit.

  1. From the Feasibility ribbon, Blanks tools, Fit tool group, click the Show Blank Fit tool.


    A summary of the blank fit opens in your browser.

    By default, the most recent blank fit opens. View the results of a different blank fit by selecting a run in the Blank Fit Status or Blank Fit History dialogs.

  2. In the Blank Fit Summary table, click Report to view a detailed blank report for each blank shape.


  3. Load the .iges file of the fitted blank shape and flattened outline, that was exported to your run directory, into your session as needed.

Blank Fit 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.

  1. Hover over the Fit icon, then click Blank Fit Status.
    The run status is displayed.

  2. When the run is complete, review its status.
    Status Description Note
    The run completed successfully. This is also indicated by a green flag above the Fit icon.

    You can click the green flag to display the results.
    The run was incomplete.

    Some but not all of the result types may be available. You should run a new analysis to generate complete results.
    The run failed and no meaningful results are available. This is also indicated by a red flag above the Fit icon.
  3. View one or more runs.
    • To view a run, double-click the row.
    • To view multiple runs, hold down Ctrl or Shift while clicking the rows, and then click the View Now button.
      Note: If several runs are associated with the same part, the result from the most recently completed run for that part will be activated in the modeling window.
    • To view deleted or previously viewed runs, click the History button.
    • To delete a run, select the run and press Delete.
Tip: To open the directory where a run is stored, right-click the run name and select Open Run Folder.

Blank Fit History

View, sort, open, and delete past runs for the current and previous models.

Once you have viewed an analysis run, it is removed from the Run Status window but can be viewed using the Run History table.
  1. On the Fit icon, click Run History.
    The run history is displayed.

  2. Review the status of the run.
    Status Description Note
    The run completed successfully.  
    The run was incomplete.

    Some but not all of the result types may be available. You should run a new analysis to generate complete results.
    The run failed and no meaningful results are available.  
  3. To view a run, double-click the row.
Tip:
  • The default directory where the run history is stored can be changed in the Preferences under Run Options.
  • By default, you will receive a notification when the run history exceeds a certain size. You can change the size limit or turn off the notification in the Preferences under Run Options.