CADpass client secure connection (will be referred to as CADpass client or CADpass in this document) is a utility provided by CMC Microsystems that creates a secure connection between client PCs, workstations, and computer sessions, and the CMC-managed infrastructure.
This quick start guide is provided to help subscribers install and run Ansys ModelCenter software. These instructions are for a Windows 10, 64-bit operating system using CMC Microsystems’ CADpass to access shared licenses on the CMC License Management System (LMS).
Prerequisites for Installing Ansys with CMC License Management System (LMS)
Before you begin with this installation:
- Students must register with CMC at https://account.cmc.ca/MyAccount/MyAccount.aspx.
- Faculty supervisors can subscribe through the CMC subscription page at https://www.cmc.ca/subscriptions/.
- You must complete all required agreements for Ansys software use, which may be obtained at https://www.cmc.ca/tools/.
- You must have administrator rights for the workstation on which you are installing this software.
- You must have a unique login name (Linux or Windows) that does not contain a blank space. A username such as “charlie brown” contains a space, while usernames such as “charlie.brown” or “charlie_brown” do not contain spaces.
The following are examples of unacceptable login names because they are not unique: admin or administrator, root, sysadm, user, owner, student, guest, temp, and system.
Setting up CADpass Client for Use with Ansys ModelCenter Products
CADpass client is a CMC Microsystems’ license access client used by subscribers across Canada to connect to our secure license server(s).
- Follow the instructions in the CADpass quick start guide to download and install the CADpass client.
- Start the CADpass client and log in using your CMC Microsystems Username and Password.
- When the CAD access window appears, double-click Ansys for Academics.
A red checkmark appears next to the entry, as shown in Figure 1. Leave this checked while you are using the software.
Obtaining the Software
To obtain the latest Ansys software from CMC Microsystems:
- Navigate to the Ansys download site on the CMC Microsystems website at Ansys 2024 Updates for Windows downloads.
- Choose the appropriate version for your operating system and download the installation file archive to your workstation.
Installing the Software
You need to install the following software:
- Ansys ModelCenter software
Before Installing the Ansys Software
- Start the CADpass client and log in using your CMC Microsystems Username and Password.
- Download the installer archive.
- Extract this archive into a separate temporary folder.
To install the Ansys software
- In the temporary folder, open the archive and double-click the file *.exe.
- In the window displayed, read the CLICKWRAP AGREEMENT FOR LICENSED OFFERINGS as shown in Figure 2.
- If you agree to the terms, select I agree to the terms…, and click Install. The program will display a horizontal bar indicating the progress to completion as shown in Figure 3.
- The ModelCenter installer displays an Installation Successfully Completed message when finished, as shown in Figure 4.
- Click Close to close the installer.
Setting up Ansys Mechanical/CFD License Access
- Navigate to Start | ModelCenter 24 | and click Ansys Client Licensing Settings.
- Select Run as Administrator.
- Under the FlexNet Publisher title, select License servers.
- In the License Utility GUI, select Add Server Machine Specification.
- Use the license address as follows:
- Port: 6624
- Server1: a2.cmc.ca, as shown in Figure 5.
- Click Save to accept these settings and close the window.
To Test Your Ansys Installation
- Ensure that you have the CADpass client running and have the appropriate icon checked, as shown in Figure 1. Your AppGate SDP connection should show a green checkmark next to your CMC user name.
- Navigate to Start | ModelCenter 24x.
Troubleshooting Your Installation
The following suggestions are based upon difficulties our subscribers have had when installing or upgrading their Ansys software.
- Local anti-virus and firewall programs sometimes interfere with installation programs. If you think either or both may interfere with your license connection, check your firewall rules for permissions. An example of this interference is shown in Figure 7.
ModelCenter requires the Java Runtime Environment to operate.
The program will prompt you to point it to your Java RE installation directory. You can also edit your computer’s System Variables to make this change, after which you must restart the program for the change to take effect.
If you followed these instructions and cannot start this program, open a support case with CMC Microsystems.
Note: If you find that you are experiencing denials when to use this software, your token(s) may be in use by another member of your group. Look at the report here to see if this is the case. If this is not the case, then contact our office for support.
References and Resources
- Ansys has provided useful examples with ModelCenter for further study. These are available as part of the installation, and may be accessed from the Windows 10/11 Start menu.
Important: Do not install the Ansys License Manager software on your computer. It will block the CADpass client from reaching CMC Microsystems’ license server ports. See Figure 6 for the location of this installer link.