ERROR

In this case, the error occurs when trying to connect BladeGen with DesignModeler in Workbench.

Ansys Workbench

The model contains BladeEditor features which are not licensed. Therefore the model will be opened in Read-Only Configuration.

Software & Version

Workbench 2026R1

*This example was taken from this version but is not necessarily limited to this version.

Description/Cause

License Preferences The DesignModeler application's editor should be launched using the license specified in the geometry license preference from the Licensing Preferences Dialog. The default setting is Ansys DesignModeler, though it depends on the licenses installed on the license server. If BladeBuilder is the preferred geometry license, then the DesignModeler application will start with BladeEditor enabled in its user interface.

*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. In DesignModeler, click on Tools>Options and change BladeModeler Licensing to Yes or If Available.