1.3. Procedure for Running AqwaFlow

A preceding Aqwa-Line analysis must have been performed successfully before running AqwaFlow. To run AqwaFlow, follow these steps:

  1. From the command prompt, go into the directory where the required input files are stored.

  2. Type this command: C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v242\aqwa\bin\winx64\AqwaFlow.exe

  3. Press Enter.

The program will then prompt:

  • PLEASE ENTER FILE NAME WITHOUT EXTENSION

    • Type in the run identifier <name> and then press Enter.

  • ENTER SEQ. NO. OF STRUCTURE FOR PHASE REFERENCE

    • Type in the Aqwa structure sequence number. The reported phase angle will be relative to the center of gravity of this structure.

  • ENTER WAVE AMPLITUDE

    • Type in the required wave amplitude then press Enter.

The program will start executing. A message, "RUN COMPLETED", will be issued when the program has finished. The output file <name>.TXT will be created at the end of the run if it has successfully completed.