FAQ

Version: 8.10.15

Q18. When attempting to start ANSYS Fluent Release 15.0 in Workbench (using either an
Analysis System or Component System) an error is generated and the program crashes.
The error message Indicates that ANSYS Fluent Is looking for a directory that Is
different from its installation directory (for example C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc.\v150\
ftuent\ftuent15.0\win61t). How can I fix this problem?
The release 15.0 ANSYS Academic Student installation media and Fluent application has
a defect that we have addressed in release 15.0.7 onward. We recommend that you
update to the latest version of the ANSYS Student software. Please see FAQ Question 16
for details on how to upgrade.
Q19. The release 15.0 ANSYS Academic Student installation media and Fluent application
has a defect that we have addressed in release 15.0.7 onward. We recommend that you
update to the latest version of the ANSYS Student software. Please see FAQ Question 16
for details on how to upgrade.
This problem occurs when you have changed the License Preferences setting from
shared to not shared. The solution is to open License Preferences and select the shared
setting. Alternatively you can rename %appdata%\ansys\v160 to v160.old and restart
ANSYS Workbench (you may need to change the "v16" in the folder & filename ff you
are using a different version).
Q20. When trying to Install the License File, why did I receive the error message: "This is
not an ANSYS, Inc. License Manager license file. Therefore, this utility cannot be used to
install this file:'?
Make sure to save the ANSYS Student license file is an ANSI formatted
file before installing. See this guide on how to convert an ASCII text file to ANSI.
Q21. Why did I receive the following error when trying to open Mechanical via a Model or
Setup cell in ANSYS Workbench: "The shared license is not available to perform the
Geometry Attach operation."?
There are two possible solutions to resolve this:
1. ANSYS DesignModeler is open with the geometry at the same time you are trying
to open the geometry in Mechanical via the Model or Setup cell in ANSYS Work
bench. You should make sure to close ANSYS DesignModeler before opening the
Model or Setup cell.
2. You have changed the License Preferences setting from "Shared.. to "Not shared''.
The solution is to open License Preferences and select the shared setting. Alterna
lively you can rename %appdata%\ansys\v150 to v150.old and restart ANSYS
Workbench.
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