Lumerical (set up)

Lumerical (set up)

Update: 230614 for the new server

  • Open group server (on-site or remote)
  • Search "FDTD"
  • Open "FDTD"
  • Make sure you are on the "Ansys" tab
  • Say "yes" to reconfigure license settings
  • Server: "utmir.mer.utexas.edu " or "localhost"
  • Open Solver → Select "FDTD"
  • Make sure the "Actions" says "Apply these settings to my user account only"


Tutorial provided by publisher: https://courses.ansys.com/index.php/courses/lumerical-fdtd-my-first-simulation/



  • Open group server (on-site or remote)
  • Search "FDTD"
  • Open "FDTD"
  • Say "yes" to reconfigure license settings
  • Server: "localhost"
  • Domain: "Standard"
  • Open Solver → Select "FDTD"
  • Make sure the "Actions" says "Apply these settings to my user account only"