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ERROR – Unable to Specify License Server in Version 2021 R1

Authored by Caleb Scharf January 24th, 2022 1121 views 0 likes KB993283

Error

When using Ansys 2021 R1 software, after inputting the license server name in the Server 1 field: you are unable to test or save the settings and the field indicating an issue is highlighted in red.

Description/Cause

There is a known issue with dashes and other special characters in license server names in version 2021 R1. This issue is resolved in version 2021 R2.

Solution

  • Update to version 2021 R2
  • If you cannot update to version 2021 R2, then the license servername can be manually edited in the installed license file.
    • Open the installed license file  
      C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\Shared Files\Licensing\ansyslmd.ini
    •  Edit the SERVER line and enter your license servername  
      SERVER=1055@YourLicenseServerName


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