A preceding Aqwa-Line analysis must have been performed successfully before running AqwaFlow. To run AqwaFlow, follow these steps:
From the command prompt, go into the directory where the required input files are stored.
Type this command:
C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\v242\aqwa\bin\winx64\AqwaFlow.exe
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.