Products that utilize Ansys Parallel Processing use MPI (message-passing interface) software. When run on a single computer, they can use the software from within their installation folders. However, if you need to use multiple computers to run a simulation (for products where this is supported), you will need to perform a separate, official install of the appropriate product software on each of the computers.
To install the Microsoft MPI for use with Ansys Parallel Processing:
From the Ansys Installation Launcher, click .
Click .
The Microsoft Welcome screen is displayed. Click Next to continue
Read the Software License Agreement carefully. If you agree with the license agreement, click I accept the terms of the license agreementand then click.
Select the default installation directory for the installation and then click Next.
The Ready to Install Microsoft MPI screen is displayed. Click Install to begin the installation.
When the installation is complete, click .