How to install
You must be connected to the TAMU network for this installation. This can be through either TAMU WIFI or VPN. The installation will not complete properly if the device is not on the TAMU network.
Use USB from Zachry 383
Do not use ANSYS Website
Plug USB into the user’s device and navigate to D:\ANSYS2024R2
Create a “Temp” directory file on the user’s C drive.
Copy the “Base” Folder to the new “Temp” folder.
Open the Base folder in Temp and open the Setup application.
Select “Install Ansys Products.”
Agree to the license agreement and select Next>.
Ensure “Associate file extensions with Ansys products” is selected and select Next>
Leave the default installation path as C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc
Leave default selected products and click Next>.
Leave Interface Configuration values as default and select Next>.
CAD installs are automatically detected. Select Next>.
Review install settings and select Next>.
Once the installation reaches 100%, select Next>
Takes 20-30 minutes
Licensing Settings 2024 R2 window will open
Check the Enabled toggle.
Input the following
Port: 1055
Server 1: Insert
hprc-license.tamu.edu
leave Server 2 and Server 3 blank
Select Test to check the server's status, and a check will appear. Select Save.
If the test fails, ensure the port and server information is correct
Exit and launch ANSYS
Startup file can be found at C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v242\Framework\bin\Win64\runwb2.exe.
Create shortcut on desktop for easier access to the program.