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Installer: Rachel Angerhofer

Server: 10.80.0.36

License key: Ansys_License.DepEng03.005056824676.txt

On Server:

1. On the server: download license manager from https://support.ansys.com/AnsysCustomerPortal/en_us/Downloads/Current+Release under tools. (credentials in password safe) 
   1. Currently running ANSYS License Manager Release 2020 R2 - should run all license keys for a while
2. Download license keys (there should be two types apache & hybrid from here on use hybrid) and save under mrhyre\Documents\ANSYS License Keys\
3. Launch ANSYS License Manager or Server ANSLIC_ADMIN Utility (then navigate to the license manager from here) as administrator
   1. Under License File Options select Add a license file browse to saved file and select to install

On Client:

1. Click on the download link at the bottom and download the three ANSYS iso files to your computer.
   1. Right click and open as a new tab so you still have access to these instructions
2. Launch the first file and follow the prompts
3. Navigate to C: > Program Files > ANSYS Inc > Shared Files > Licensing
4. Open ansyslmd
5. Change text to read:
   SERVER=1055@10.80.0.36
   ANSYSLI_SERVERS=2325@10.80.0.36

Notes: Installed in RS108 Simulation Lab, Students have option to install on personal computers

• Past issues: software uses dynamic ports in firewall - check for FW ports being blocked if client software doesn't connect to license server

Latest version: 2020 R2
Released: July 15, 2020
Update Schedule: Summers before/with SolidWorks