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Items to note before we start:

• This guide is geared towards a Windows user, but the process is very similar for Linux users.

• This requires access to both the Cornell VPN and to the MAE Shared network drive.

   

1. Install VPN (skip if on Cornell campus network and jump to step 4)
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   1. Choose the appropriate installation link for the operating system that you are using.
   2. This will require Administrative privileges.
      
      
2. Connect to VPN (skip if on Cornell campus network)
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3.  Log Log in to VPN with the tutorial provided in Step 2 (skip if on Cornell campus network)
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   Launch the secure mobility client on your computer by typing cuvpn.cuvpn.cornell.edu in the address bar
   
   
   
   
4. Navigate to Open Windows Explorer and right-click on Network in the left bar of Windows Explorer and select Map Network Drive
   
   
   
   
5. Map a drive to the link: \\fs2.mae.cornell.edu\shared$\MAE\software
   
   
   
   
6. Enter network credentials, which is your Cornell netID (might have to add @cornell.edu) and password. This will work only if you have been provided with access to the network drive.
   
   
7. Select the folder for ANSYS
   
   
   
8. Locate the ISO in ANSYS>V15
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9. Copy the two ISO files appropriate to your specific operating system onto a local place on your computer
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10. You can access the files inside the ISO in two ways
    1. If you have Virtual Clone Drive (which can be downloaded for free), mount the ISO files
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    2. If you have 7Zip, extract the ISO files
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11. Once the set-up menu loads, select 'Install ANSYS products'
12. Run the setup according to the Wizard with the following exception:
    1. Check the box 'Skip this step for Workbench and Configure Later' when asked to enter information about various other programs
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13. Find "setup.exe" for the appropriate version and run it as administrator. Note that at some points, the installer is slow to respond. 
    
    
14. For licensing, enter the following information:
    1. When you reach the licensing stage, enter into 'Hostname 1' bar: ansys-lic.coecis.cornell.edu
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15. Return to the set-up menu and select 'Install License Manager'

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1. 1. For port number, enter 1055 
   
   If you have any questions about this process, please email itcoecis-help@cornell.edu.