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                          HOW TO - Run Product & CAD Configuration Manager

                          Authored by Caleb Scharf February 20th, 2024 10963 views 4 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:

                          • 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

                            Warning

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

                             
                             
                          2. Run each of the 5 steps in the order that is pictured below.   
                            • On Step #1 - make sure to select and unconfigure all products.

                           

                          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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