Ansys Software Access

Ansys is a powerful simulation package that can provide engineering design information for complex systems and non-traditional materials. Please note that we have a limited number of seats for the software, so only use it for Launch projects!

1. Go to the Ansys Website and click "Customer Portal" in the top right

2. Enter the username and password found at this link in the Drive

3. Click on the grey box that says "ANSYS 19.2 Now Available," it may be near the bottom of your screen or require you to scroll down slightly

4. Determine which of the packages you want to download. Keep in mind that each package takes up a lot of space on your computer. Each one will need to be downloaded one at a time using the following steps:

   1. Click "Full Package" under the package you want to install

   2. Once downloaded, open the folder and select "Setup"

   3. When prompted for server information, enter the server information found at this link in the Drive. Do not change the port information

   4. Continue the setup process as instructed in the setup program, until you reach "Exit"

5. Once installed, packaged can be opened by searching "Ansys 19.2" on your computer's search bar