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HOW TO - Run Product & CAD Configuration Manager

Authored by Caleb Scharf January 27th, 2023 3872 views 2 likes KB955764

Description

If Ansys software isn't opening or components are missing or not functioning as expected, running the Ansys "Product & CAD Configuration" tool can solve many common issues.

Common Causes:

  1. Improper or corrupt Ansys installation files or settings.

Solution

  1. From the Start Menu, browse to the folder ANSYS [Most Recent Version Installed]  >  locate Product & CAD Configuration [Ver XX]  >  Right click  > select More  >  Run as Administrator

    Delete

    Warning

    This process will not work properly and can even produce more problems if Run as administrator is not selected.

     
  2. Follow the 5 steps pictured below in the order listed.  In step 1 - make sure to select and unconfigure all products. A Product & CAD Configuration Manager 
2020 RI 
Check for Required 
Prerequisites 
Install Required Prerequisites 
Add .NET Security Exception for 
ANSYS, Inc. Products 
Configure Products & CADs 
Unconfigure Products & CADs 
Getting Started - Installation 
System Requirements 
% Installation Help 
ANSYS 
Select a language: English 
Exit


    Note for Advanced Users

    To quickly spot check if a product is currently configured (this doesn't mean they were configured properly), click on "Unconfigure Products & CADs". 
    • If the boxes are unchecked and can be clicked, then the product was previously configured. 
    • If the boxes are unchecked and cannot be clicked, then the product is not currently configured or is not installed.


 

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