Step 1A: Multiprocessor Machine

Use FLUENT Launcher to start the 3D parallel version of ANSYS FLUENT on a Windows, Linux, or UNIX machine using 2 processes.

1.   Specify 3D for Dimension.

2.   Select Parallel (Local Machine) under Processing Options.

3.   Set Number of Processes to 2.

  To show details of the parallel settings, click Show More $>>$, then go to the Parallel Settings tab. Note that your Run Types will be Shared Memory on Local Machine.

4.   Click OK.

To start ANSYS FLUENT on a Linux or UNIX machine, type at the command prompt

 fluent 3d -t2

If you type fluent at the command prompt, then FLUENT Launcher will appear.

For additional information about parallel command line options, see this chapter in the separate User's Guide.