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HOW TO - Install Ansys nCode
Authored by Nick Heberle
August 4th, 2022
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KB1224306
Description
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.
Solution
Installing Ansys nCode - 2021 R1 & Earlier
- In the Ansys Customer Portal, download the nCode package from the Add-On Packages section.
- 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
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