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                          Ansys Troubleshooting Guide

                          Authored by Caleb Scharf February 28th, 2025 25509 views 6 likes KB965031

                          Description

                          Find and fix the cause of any problem with all Ansys products that use the Ansys License Manager with the simple process of elimination.

                           

                          Process of Elimination

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                          Search for your error message to get targeted solutions to specific errors message.  We have over 100 documented errors and solutions.

                           

                           

                          Most common causes to rule out are listed first

                          1)  License Server Connectivity Issue (Most Common)

                          Top 3 Causes

                          • The firewall on the License Manager or VPN is blocking communication. 
                          • The license manager is out of date - different communication bugs are fixed in newer versions.
                          • The license server isn't specified properly or miss-spelled in the client license settings.
                             

                           

                           
                           

                          2)  License Checkout Issue (Common)

                          Top 4 Causes

                          • Problematic Ansys settings that need to be reset back to default.
                          • Thinking you have a license checkout issue when you really have license server connectivity issue.
                          • The license manager is out of date - different communication bugs are fixed in newer versions.
                          • Your license is expired - HOW TO - Verify your license is valid and not expired
                             

                           

                           
                           

                          3)  Installation / Functionality Issue

                          Does Ansys not open, crash, hang or throw non-specific errors?  If so, this is likely a problem with the application or software it relies on.  The most common causes and solutions of this are below.

                          Top 4 Causes

                          Possible Causes (most to least common) Solution

                          Client settings/preferences are incorrect or corrupt

                          • Forced shutdown of application/OS.
                          • Installing a new license or software version alongside older versions.

                          Reset Ansys Settings to Default 

                           

                          Corrupt Ansys Installation/Files

                          • Didn't right click and select run as administrator when installing, resulted in an incomplete installation (even when the installation didn't throw errors).

                          Re-run Ansys client installation by right clicking setup file and selecting Run as Administrator.  No need to uninstall.

                           

                          Outdated GPU, System Drivers or Windows Updates

                          • Outdated GPU drivers is the most common cause, but System Drivers and Windows updates can be as well.

                          Update Drivers & Software

                           

                          Product/CAD Settings are missing/corrupt or miss-configured

                           

                          Run Product & CAD Configuration Manager‍ (5 min)

                           

                           

                           

                           
                           

                          4)  CAD Plug-in Related Issue

                          Possible Causes

                          • Client settings/preferences are incorrect or corrupt
                            • Reset Ansys Settings to Default 
                          • CAD Configuration Error
                            • Run Product & CAD Configuration Manager 
                          • CAD Software/Version is Unsupported
                            • View Platform Support for 3rd party CAD compatibility
                          • License Checkout Issue
                            • You don't have a license required to use the 3rd Party CAD plugin.
                            • Another License Checkout Related Issue 
                          • 3rd Party CAD software isn’t functioning properly
                            • Needs to be re-installed, isn't getting a license, etc.
                           
                           

                          5)  Project Specific Issue

                          Is the issue isolated to a single model, software version, or computer?  
                           

                           
                           

                          6)  Incorrect Operation of Software

                          Ansys is complex.  Even if the software is installed and operating properly, incorrect project settings or workflow can cause errors.  Maybe you're trying to do something one way, but Ansys needs it done in another, or doesn't support it all together.  Maybe your model design or settings are not correct.  Please contact our engineering support team who will be happy to help establish what the expected behavior is and navigate you to a solution.

                           
                           

                          7)  Other (RSM, Clusters, Cloud…)

                          Please contact our engineering support team with issues specifically related to:

                          • RSM (Remote Solve Manager)
                          • Clusters
                          • Ansys Cloud Direct
                          • Performance related questions & issues
                          • Hardware Recommendations
                          • Ansys Gateway Powered by AWS (Self Supported via Documentation & Ansys Learning Forum)
                           
                           

                           

                          For further help…

                           

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