Classes that use this software

• ME266K Crawford
• ME397 Haberman

Software restrictions

 COMSOL is restricted to class use only

How can I access this software 

• COMSOL is is available via:

  • Install onto personally owned laptops

    NOTE

    NOTE : You must connect to the campus VPN service to install/use COMSOL

    
    

    • Download the installation files from: https://utexas.box.com/v/MECH-Comsol-download
      • You will need the password for the site above, from your instructor, prior to downloading
      • Right-click the downloaded exe file, choose properties, and make sure the file doesn't have a block attached (https://thirtysix.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202921675-How-to-Unblock-a-File-Downloaded-from-an-Email-or-the-Internet)
      • Run the downloaded installer
      • Select language and click "Next"
      • Click "New COMSOL 6.0 Installation"
      • On the license page:
        • Click the button to accept the agreement
        • Change the license format to "<port number>@<hostname>"
        • For port number enter "1718"
        • For Hostname enter "me-license1.austin.utexas.edu"
        • Click "Check" to verify connection to the license service (see VPN note above)
        • 
        • Click "Next"
      • On the Products page
        • Unselect "License Manager"
        • Click "Next"
      • Change any options wanted on the Options page and click "Next"
      • For LiveLink, you can select if you already have the link software installed, click "Next"
      • Click "Install"
      • Click "Close" when the installer is done

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