ERROR

Fatal error occurs when attempting to open Workbench project files in File Explorer. Opening Workbench project files through Workbench works without error.

Framework error caught : 

Unknown command line open “File Path of file”, valid options are :
       -A addinsfile: Use addins file ‘addins’
       -B     : Run in batch
       -C configfile: Use configuration ‘config’
       -D dataFile: Import an application data file.
       -E statement : Execute a journal statement at startup.
May be repeated.
       -F WBProject: Open a Workbench file
(*.wbpj)
       -I    :Run interactively
       -L language : Show UI in ‘language’
       -R replayfile: Use replay file ‘replay’
       -W worksapce : Star UI with specific workspace
       -X    :Run interactively & exit upon journal replay
end

Software & Version

Workbench 2023R2

*This example was taken from this version but is not necessarily limited to this version.

Description/Cause

Corrupt installation of Windows which can lead to a corrupt installation of Ansys

*The cause(s) we identified in this documented instance may not be the only cause(s) for this error.

Solution

1.  Check and Repair Windows Installation: HOW TO - Check & Repair Windows Installation
2.  Reinstall Ansys: HOW TO - Uninstall Ansys Software