HOW TO - Create an ansyslmd.opt OPTIONS file

Published January 18th, 2022 by Matthew Trachimowicz

Description In some cases you may want to run your Ansys License Server with additional advanced options.  One way this can be achieved is by creating an options file (a text file) containing the variables or parameters.  The default filename is ansyslmd.opt and its default location is in the same directory as your license file. Solution On Windows,

ERROR - "FATAL ERROR: Port 1084 is in use." when installing Ansys License Manager

Published February 3rd, 2022 by Matthew Trachimowicz

ERROR When installing the Ansys License Manager you receive the following error: FATAL ERROR: Port 1084 is in use. The Tomcat server cannot be started until this port is free. The licensing configuration cannot continue until this issue is resolved. Exiting. Software & Version Ansys License Manager 2022R1 on Windows. *This example was taken from