ANSYS CFX FAQ

Initial Setup for ANSYS CFX 12.0

Specific to ANSYS 12.0 software (ANSYS, CFX, ICEMCFD, Fluent), you MUST set your preferences to use the academic licenses for CFX. This process needs only to be done once per system and applies to all ANSYS 12.0 software.

• Start the ANSLIC_ADMIN utiliy with the /usr/local/ansys_inc/shared_files/licensing/lic_admin/anslic_admin command.
• Select "Set License Preferences for User XXXX".
• Select "Use Academic Licenses" in the Global Settings section.
• Select the OK button.
• Exit the ANSLIC_ADMIN utility.

Technical Forum for ANSYS CFX

The SC staff has limited experience with CFX and ICEM. Due to certain restrictions, students may not be able to use the official support methods. For technical help about using CFX or ICEM, please visit CFX User Forum at CFD Online.