diff --git a/images/ANSYS/cfx5launcher.png b/images/ANSYS/cfx5launcher.png new file mode 100644 index 0000000..60af47b Binary files /dev/null and b/images/ANSYS/cfx5launcher.png differ diff --git a/pages/merlin6/05 Software Support/ansys-cfx.md b/pages/merlin6/05 Software Support/ansys-cfx.md index d4cec77..89d14b6 100644 --- a/pages/merlin6/05 Software Support/ansys-cfx.md +++ b/pages/merlin6/05 Software Support/ansys-cfx.md @@ -85,3 +85,20 @@ In the above example, one can increase the number of *nodes* and/or *ntasks* if with `--exclusive` whenever needed. In general, **no hypertheading** is recommended for MPI based jobs. Also, one can combine it with `--exclusive` when necessary. Finally, one can change the MPI technology in `-start-method` (check CFX documentation for possible values). + +## CFX5 Launcher: CFD-Pre/Post, Solve Manager, TurboGrid + +Some users might need to visualize or change some parameters when running calculations with the CFX Solver. For running +**TurboGrid**, **CFX-Pre**, **CFX-Solver Manager** or **CFD-Post** one should run it with the **`cfx5` launcher** binary: + +```bash +cfx5 +``` + +![CFX5 Launcher Example]({{ "/images/ANSYS/cfx5launcher.png" }}) + +Then, from the launcher, one can open the proper application (i.e. **CFX-Solver Manager** for visualizing and modifying an +existing job run) + +For running CFX5 Launcher, is required a proper SSH + X11 Forwarding access (`ssh -XY`) or *preferrible* **NoMachine**. +If **ssh** does not work for you, please use **NoMachine** instead (which is the supported X based access, and simpler).