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HOW TO - Install Ansys nCode

Authored by Nick Heberle August 4th, 2022 801 views 1 likes KB1224306

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Installing Ansys nCode can vary depending on the version you need. In 2021 R2, it is bundled with the Ansys suite and no longer requires a separate download.

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Installing Ansys nCode - 2021 R1 & Earlier

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These instructions are written using 2021 R1 as an example and uses the corresponding file names, please find the appropriate file names for your version.

In the Ansys Customer Portal, download the nCode package from the Add-On Packages section.
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For more information about accessing the Ansys Customer Portal, check out Accessing the Ansys Customer Portal
Extract NCODE_2021R1_WINX64.zip, and open the resulting NCODE_2021R1_WINX64 folder
Extract the nCode2020P1_Ansys2021R1_Release_Build350_Win64.zip folder, and open the resulting folder
Right click on setup.exe and choose Run as Administrator
Click Next through the wizard to agree to the license terms, choose a language, and then click Install to start the installation.
Open Ansys Workbench, and click on Extensions > Install Extension
Navigate to the NCODE_2021R1_WINX64 folder, and select the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife.wbex, and choose Open.
In Workbench, click on Extensions > ACT Start Page > Manage Extensions
Find the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife extension in the list, then click the down arrow and Load as Default
When returning to the project, you'll see nCode DesignLife in the Toolbox

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Installing Ansys nCode - 2021 R2

In Workbench, click on Extensions > ACT Start Page > Manage Extensions
Find the MechanicalEmbeddedDesignLife extension in the list, then click the down arrow and Load as Default
When returning to the project, you'll see nCode DesignLife in the Toolbox