• Obtain access to the license server computer.
• Two applications are required to use Ansys - the License Manager and the Client Software.
• In multi-user deployments, the license manager should be installed on a dedicated computer and NOT on the client computer.

Deployment Methods

1. If you haven't already obtained your license file, please do so now.
   1. HOW TO - Obtain Your Ansys License File 

1. Login to the Customer Portal
   1. First, Sign up for access to the Customer Portal if you have not already done so.
   2. Login to the Ansys Customer Portal > Select Downloads > Current Release > expand the Tools section. 
      1. Can't access the portal?
2. Download the License Manager (~400MB)
   
3. Download Client Software Package of your choice
   1. Primary Packages: If you only need to install a single physics package, downloading the primary package (zip file) is normally easiest as the download is smaller.
   2. ISO Images:  If you are installing multiple physics packages, we recommend downloading the ISO files because these files include all physics packages (excluding Electronics) which makes installation faster.
      

1. Prepare the Installation Files
   1. Unzip the file:
      1. Right click the file > select Extract All.  (If the setup file is run without unzipping the archive file first, the installation will appear to complete successfully, but the program will not function properly)

Don't miss these steps!

* Skipping these steps won’t always produce error messages during the installation, but unfortunately can still corrupt the install and cause various software errors.

 

2. Install the Software
   1. Once the file has been unzipped, right click the setup.exe file > Run as Administrator
      Note: Be aware that the license manager will be stopped during the installation and clients will not be able to communicate with the license server during this time. The installation typically takes ~ 5min.
   2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  Default values are recommended unless there is a specific reason that requires otherwise.  
   3. Upon completing the installation, the License Management Center web page will open:
3. Add Required Firewall Exceptions
   1. You must add firewall exceptions to your firewall‍ in order for other client computers to communicate with your license server.

1. Install Your License File(s)
   1. HOW TO - Install an Ansys License File
2. Set a static Vendor Daemon Port
   1. HOW TO - Set Custom/Static License Server Ports
3. Communicate License Server Name to Your Users  
   1. They will need to specify the server name (not IP address) in the client license settings.
   2. Send all users these instructions‍ along with your server name.

1. Prepare the Installation Files
   1. If you downloaded a Primary Package / Zip File:
      1. Unzip the file by right clicking it and selecting Extract All.  (If the setup file is run without unzipping the file first, the installation will appear to complete successfully, but the program will not function properly)
   2. If you downloaded the ISO Images:
      1. Double click the Disc 1 ISO file.  This will mount it as a virtual DVD drive in Windows 10.
      2. Browse to and double click all other ISO files, this will mount them as an additional virtual DVD drive.  (Take note of the drive letter is used for each disk as this will be used later)‍
2. Install the Software
   1. Right click the setup.exe file found with your installation files and select Run as Administrator.
   2. When prompted, specify the name of the license server you will be using.
   3. Follow the installation wizard, selecting the software packages applicable to you. 
   4. Allow the installation to complete. This normally takes anywhere from 10-30 min, depending on how many applications you are installing and the speed of the computer.
3. Specify a License Server
   1. Lastly, Specify a License Server‍ to connect to if you did not do so during the installation wizard.
   2. If you can't checkout licenses, see HOW TO - Test & Fix License Manager Connectivity Issues

If the version you have installed has any available service packs, they will be listed at the bottom of the Ansys Software Download Center:

 

1. Download & Install the License Manager
   1. These steps must be performed from the computer which will be your license manager.
   2. Download the LSTC License Manager
      1. Username: user
      2. Password: computer
   3. Follow the License Manager Installation Instructions (Windows)
      1. Make sure you right click the installation file and select Run as Administrator.
2. Download & Install the Client Software
   1. Follow LSTC Download and Installation Instructions
   2. FTP Credentials
      1. Username: user
      2. Password: computer

1. Receive Welcome Email with License File 
   1. This will enable your access to the ESSS Customer Portal
   2. Sign In to the ESSS Customer Portal
      
2. Install the License Manager
   1. Navigate to Technical Content > ROCKY > Installation & Setup
   2. Follow “Install and Configure FlexLM Server” (Windows) document.
3. Install the Rocky client application
   1. Follow “How to Install” (Windows) document in the customer portal

Installing Ansys nCode can vary depending on the version you need. In 2021 R2, it is bundled with the Ansys suite and no longer requires a separate download. 

1. Follow Steps #1-3 above for Flagship Ansys Products.
2. In Workbench, click on Extensions > ACT Start Page > Manage Extensions
   
3. Find the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife extension in the list, then click the down arrow and Load as Default
   
4. When returning to the project, you'll see nCode DesignLife in the Toolbox
   

1. Follow Steps #1-3 above for Flagship Ansys Products.
2. In the Ansys Customer Portal, download the nCode package from the Add-On Packages section.
   

   Info

   For more information about accessing the Ansys Customer Portal, check out Accessing the Ansys Customer Portal

    
3. Extract NCODE_2021R1_WINX64.zip, and open the resulting NCODE_2021R1_WINX64 folder
4. Extract the nCode2020P1_Ansys2021R1_Release_Build350_Win64.zip folder, and open the resulting folder
5. Right click on setup.exe and choose Run as Administrator
6. Click Next through the wizard to agree to the license terms, choose a language, and then click Install to start the installation.
7. Open Ansys Workbench, and click on Extensions > Install Extension
   
    
8. Navigate to the NCODE_2021R1_WINX64 folder, and select the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife.wbex, and choose Open.
   
9. In Workbench, click on Extensions > ACT Start Page > Manage Extensions
   
10. Find the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife extension in the list, then click the down arrow and Load as Default
    
11. When returning to the project, you'll see nCode DesignLife in the Toolbox
    

• Two applications are required to use Ansys - the License Manager and the Client Software.
• In multi-user deployments, the license manager should be installed on a dedicated computer and NOT on the client computer.
• Obtain access to the license server computer.
• Obtain your license and have it on hand if you will be installing a new license.

Deployment Methods

1. Login to the Customer Portal
   1. First, Sign up for access to the Customer Portal if you have not already done so.
   2. Login to the Ansys Customer Portal > Select Downloads > Current Release > expand the Tools section. 
      1. Can't access the portal?
2. Download the License Manager (~400MB)
   
3. Download Client Software Package of your choice
   1. Primary Packages: If you only need to install a single physics package, downloading the primary package (zip file) is normally easiest as the download is smaller.
   2. ISO Images:  If you are installing multiple physics packages, we recommend downloading the ISO files because these files include all physics packages (excluding Electronics) which makes installation faster.
      

These steps must be performed on the computer that your license file was issued to when you Gathered License Server Host Info.

1. Install Required Linux Packages & Libraries
   1. HOW TO - Install Ansys' Required Linux Packages & Libraries
2. Prepare the Installation Files
   1. Unzip the file:
      1. Right click the file > select Open with Archive Manager > Extract > select the desired folder to extract the files > Extract
         
3. Install the Software
   1. Once the files have been extracted > select Show the Files >  Right click in the blank folder space, not a file > select Open in Terminal > type the install command: [user@ localhost folder]$ ./INSTALL
      
      
      
   2. Follow the prompts to complete the installation.  Default values are recommended unless there is a specific reason that requires otherwise.
   3. Upon completing the installation, the License Management Center web page will open:
4. Add Required Firewall Exceptions
   1. You must add firewall exceptions to your firewall‍ in order for other client computers to communicate with your license server.

1. Install Your License File(s)
   1. HOW TO - Install an Ansys License File
2. Set a static Vendor Daemon Port
   1. HOW TO - Set Custom/Static License Server Ports
3. Communicate License Server Name to Your Users  
   1. They will need to specify the server name (not IP address) in the client license settings.
   2. Send all users these instructions‍ along with your server name.

1. Install Required Linux Packages & Libraries
   1. HOW TO - Install Ansys' Required Linux Packages & Libraries
2. Install Client Software
   • Online Installation Instructions
   • 2023 R2 Installation Guide PDF

1. Download & Install the License Manager
   1. These steps must be performed from the computer which will be your license manager.
   2. Download the LSTC License Manager
      1. Username: user
      2. Password: computer
   3. Follow Instructions the License Manager Installation Instructions (Linux)
2. Download & Install the Client Software
   1. Follow LSTC Download and Installation Instructions
   2. FTP Credentials
      1. Username: user
      2. Password: computer

1. Receive Welcome Email with License File 
   1. This will enable your access to the ESSS Customer Portal
   2. Sign In to the ESSS Customer Portal
      
2. Install the License Manager
   1. Navigate to Technical Content > ROCKY > Installation & Setup
   2. Follow “Install and Configure FlexLM Server” (Linux) document.
3. Install the Rocky client application
   1. Follow “How to Install” (Linux) document in the customer portal