Method for configuring a workpiece-related workpiece holding device for press automation

A method for configuring a workpiece holding device for press automation, wherein at least one holding element of the workpiece holding device is fastened, in a manner configurable in at least one degree of freedom, to a support of the workpiece holding device, the method comprising:

• imaging the at least one holding element via an optical acquisition device, the optical acquisition device arranged in a spatially fixed manner relative to a holder;
• depicting a real image of at least one holding element on a display device;
• displaying on the display device a configuration information item, which relates to the at least one holding element, the configuration information item comprising at least one intended setpoint information item regarding an intended relative setpoint orientation and/or an intended relative setpoint position of at least one region of the holding element with respect to the support;
• generating at least one actual information item relating to the holding element, wherein the at least one actual information item comprises a relative actual orientation and/or relative actual position of the at least one holding element with respect to the support,
• displaying on the display device the actual information item with the configuration information item;
• displaying on the display device an additional information item, which relates to the holding element, to the support, and/or to the workpiece that is to be held during intended use of the holding element, wherein the additional information item comprises at least one of:
• a component number, a component weight, a component dimension, a manufacturer, a supplier, a manufacturing time, a delivery time, a tolerance, an aging information;
• and,
• using an acquisition information item, ascertained via an optical acquisition device and relating to the at least one holding element, to derive an additional information item, wherein the additional information item comprises an identification of at least one holding element, and the additional information item is displayed on the display device.