# ansys

## Summary

+ **Module Name:** ansys
+ **Support Level:** Secondary Support
+ **Software Access Level:** Limited Licenses
+ **Home Page:** [https://www.ansys.com](https://www.ansys.com)

## Software Description

ANSYS is a general-purpose finite-element program for engineering
analysis, and includes preprocessing, solution, and postprocessing
functions. ANSYS is used in a wide range of disciplines for solutions to
mechanical, thermal, and electronic problems. There are versions of
ANSYS software for both UNIX-based and Windows operating systems.
## General Linux

To load this module for use in a Linux environment, you can run the command:

	module load ansys

Depending on where you are working, there may be more than one version of ansys available.
To see which modules are available for loading you can run:

	module avail ansys
## Citrix

1. Request access to Citrix at <https://www.msi.umn.edu/citrixrequest>
2. Connect to [https://apps.umn.edu](https://apps.umn.edu/vpn/index.html)
3. Click on Desktops \> MSI Ansys to launch the desktop.
4. Launch ANSYS from:
`Start Menu > All Programs > ANSYS$Version > ANSYS$Version`

\$Version is the version number of that ANSYS installation.
## Licensing Info


You may need to select a license to use when you first start Ansys. To do so,
open the \"License Preferences\" menu (under the Tools pull-down)
and select \"Use Academic Licenses\" in the \"Global Settings\" section
under the Solver tab. Then click OK and close the workbench.