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ANSYS Workbench GUI Quick Start Guide

Description

This short guide offers instruction in the 4 primary ways to access the ANSYS Workbench Graphical User Interface. Each method has its drawbacks and benefits.

The preferred method of use is Method 4 (Viz Portal).

Assumptions

This guide assumes the following:

  • You are using MobaXterm to connect
  • You are familiar with the basic usage of MobaXterm
  • You are on Texas A\&M University campus
  • If you are off-campus, you are using the TAMU VPN

Method 1: Login Node

Before continuing, please see the usage warning listed on every software page: ANSYS Login Node Warning.

This method launches the ANSYS Workbench GUI on an a login node. This gives you immediate access to the software without using SUs. However, you are sharing resources with other users. It is very possible for you to disrupt their computing or for them to disrupt you.

Method 2: VNC, Visualization Portal

This method utilizes the Viz Portal that was created by our staff to reduce the effort needed to access VNC jobs.

At this moment, the Viz Portal requires users to be added manually to the whitelist. If you would like to use this method, please contact us.

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