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HOW TO - Create an Environment Variable
Authored by Nick Heberle
October 2nd, 2022
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KB1335336
Description
Some Ansys settings are configured via Environment Variables, a component in the Windows operating system. Environment variables are typically written as VARIABLE_NAME=VARIABLE_VALUE.
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Warning
Ansys utilizes System environment variables (unless otherwise noted in the guide/instructions you are following), and you'll need Local Administrator rights on the workstation to change or create System environment variables.
- Windows Search > search for and open Edit the System Environment Variables.
- In the System Properties dialog that opens, click on Environment Variables.
- Under System Variables, click New.
- Enter the name and value in the fields
- Click OK on dialogs to save changes and close the windows.
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