ERROR

Ansys Workbench shows a fatal "Framework error caught" message when you open a Workbench project file from File Explorer. The same project opens without error when you open it from inside Workbench.

Framework error caught : 

Unknown command line open “File Path of file”, valid options are :
       -A addinsfile: Use addins file ‘addins’
       -B     : Run in batch
       -C configfile: Use configuration ‘config’
       -D dataFile: Import an application data file.
       -E statement : Execute a journal statement at startup.
May be repeated.
       -F WBProject: Open a Workbench file
(*.wbpj)
       -I    :Run interactively
       -L language : Show UI in ‘language’
       -R replayfile: Use replay file ‘replay’
       -W worksapce : Star UI with specific workspace
       -X    :Run interactively & exit upon journal replay
end

Software & Version

Workbench 2023 R2
*This documented instance of this error occurred in this version but is not necessarily limited to this version.

Description/Cause

A corrupt Windows installation can lead to a corrupt Ansys installation, which causes this error.

*The cause(s)/solution(s) we identified in this documented instance may not be the only cause(s)/solution(s) for this error.

Solution

1. Repair Windows

1. Check for and repair a corrupt Windows installation with HOW TO - Check & Repair Windows Installation.

2. Reinstall Ansys

1. Uninstall Ansys with HOW TO - Uninstall Ansys Software.
2. Install Ansys again with the Ansys Download & Installation Guide.

3. Verify the Fix Worked

1. In File Explorer, open a Workbench project file (.wbpj).
2. Check that the project opens in Workbench without the error in the ERROR section above.