Ansys, Inc. Licensing Guide

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Introduction

1. Understanding Ansys Common Licensing

1.1. License Sharing with Ansys Common Licensing

1. Ansys Licensing Settings Utility

1.1. Understanding the ansyslmd.ini File

1.1.1. ansyslmd.ini Server Entries
1.1.2. ansyslmd.ini Elastic Licensing Entries

1.2. Using the Ansys Licensing Settings Utility

1.2.1. Defining FlexNet Publisher License Servers
1.2.2. Displaying Features Usage
1.2.3. Borrowing Licensing Increments
1.2.4. Operations on Shared Web Licenses
1.2.5. Enabling Elastic Licensing
1.2.6. Configuring a Proxy Server
1.2.7. Setting License Service Priority
1.2.8. Setting HPC User Preferences
1.2.9. Gathering Diagnostics

2. End-User Configuration

2.1. Migrating Custom User Licensing Preferences
2.2. Ansys Workbench Licensing Methods
2.3. Client Environment Variable Settings

3. HPC Licensing

3.1. Ansys HPC

3.1.1. Ansys HPC Pack Licenses
3.1.2. HPC License Sharing (System Coupling)
3.1.3. HPC Licensing with Hyperthread Cores

3.2. Shared HPC Licensing for Concurrent Parametric Variations

3.3. HPC Licensing Frequently Asked Questions

4. Troubleshooting

4.1. Getting Additional License Debug Information

4.2. Application Fails to Start

4.2.1. Application fails when initializing licensing on Linux Platform
4.2.2. Mechanical application fails to start