C2S

Q1: What are the OS and system requirements for Ansys Tools?

A.)

Operating System:

System Requirements:

Multi-CPU machines
- Minimum 8 cores
- 10--20 GB RAM (minimum)
Scalability
- Additional machines/CPUs can be added for improved performance and handling of large test cases.

Q2: What are the software tools that are available under Ansys Bundle?

A.)

For more details, refer to the below link:

https://c2s.gov.in/pdf//Ansys%20List%20of%20Products_Updated.pdf

Q3: How to install PowerArtist?

A.) Steps to Install:

Download & Extract the Bundle:
- Download the tool to your desired path:
  <your-tool-path>
- Navigate to the directory:
  cd <your-tool-path>
- Extract the downloaded bundle:
  tar --zxvf <downloaded tool bundle>
Set Path to the Installed Software Binary Directory:
- Set the environment variable:
  setenv POWERARTIST_ROOT <your-tool-path>
- Update the system path:
  set path = ($POWERARTIST_ROOT/bin $path)
Invoke the Shell:
- Run the following command:
  pa_shell
Invoke the GUI:
- Run the following command to launch PowerArtist:
  PowerArtist &

Q4: How to install Helic Tools?

A.) Steps to Install:

Download & Extract the Tool Bundle:
- Download the tool to your desired path:
  <your-tool-path>
- Navigate to the directory:
  cd <your-tool-path>
- Extract the downloaded bundle:
  tar --zxvf <downloaded tool bundle>
Download & Extract the Training Test Case:
- Download the test case to your desired path:
  <your-testcase-path>
- Navigate to the directory:
  cd <your-testcase-path>
- Extract the downloaded test case bundle:
  tar --zxvf <downloaded testcase bundle>
Set Environment Variables:
- Set the HELIC_ROOT variable to the installed software binary directory:
  setenv HELIC_ROOT <your-tool-path>/helic_<version>
- Set the HELIC_PDK_ROOT variable to the training test case's tech files:
  setenv HELIC_PDK_ROOT <your-testcasepath>/RaptorX/design_data/PDK
Invoke the GUI:
- Run the following command to launch Helic Tools:
  $HELIC_ROOT/tools/bin/helicCentral &

Q5: How to install Totem?

A.) Steps to Install:

Download & Extract the Bundle:
- Download the tool to your desired path:
  <your-tool-path>
- Navigate to the directory:
  cd <your-tool-path>
- Extract the downloaded bundle:
  tar --xvf <downloaded tool bundle>
Set Path to the Installed Software Binary Directory:
- Set the environment variable:
  setenv APACHEROOT <your-tool-path>
- Update the system path:
  set path = ($APACHEROOT/bin $path)
Invoke the GUI:
- Run the following command to launch Totem:
  totem &

Q6: How to install RedHawk-SC?

A.) Steps to Install:

Download & Extract the Bundle:
- Download the tool to your desired path:
  <your-tool-path>
- Navigate to the directory:
  cd <your-tool-path>
- Extract the downloaded bundle:
  tar --xvf <downloaded tool bundle>
Set the License File Path:
- Configure the license environment variable:
  setenv LM_LICENSE_FILE 1055@<IP Address or Hostname>
Invoke the GUI:
- Run the following command to launch RedHawk-SC:
  <your-tool-path>/seascape_release/<toolversion>/linux_x86_64_rhel7/bin/redhawk_sc &

Note: <tool version> corresponds to 2023_R2.0.p1 for the transferred bundle.

Q7: How to Set the License Path (Common for all Software's)?

A.) To configure the license path for all Ansys software tools, use the following command:

setenv LM_LICENSE_FILE 1055@14.139.1.126

Q8: How to Set the Environment Variable List for All Four Software Tools?

A.) Steps to Create and Set Environment Variables:

Create a Configuration File:
- Create a new file to store the environment variables.
- Example file name: envlist
- File with shell extension: envlist.cshrc
Add the Following Environment Variables to envlist.cshrc:
- # RedHawk-SC
  setenv APACHEROOT <Your-Tool PATH>/seascape_linux_x86_64_rhel7_2023_R2.0.p1_RedHawk-SC_bundle/seascape_release/2023_R2.0.p1/linux_x86_64_rhel7
- # Totem
  setenv APACHEROOT <Your-Tool-PATH>/Totem_Linux64e7_V2023R2.1p1
  
  set path = ($APACHEROOT/bin $path)
- # PowerArtist
  setenv POWERARTIST_ROOT <Your-Tool-PATH>/PowerArtist_linux-x86_64_rhel7_2023R2.1
  
  set path = ($POWERARTIST_ROOT/bin $path)
- # Helic Tools
  setenv HELIC_ROOT <Your-Tool-PATH>/helic_2023.R2
  
  setenv HELIC_PDK_ROOT <Your-Tool-PATH>/RaptorX/design_data/PDK
Execute the Configuration File:
- After adding the above variables, execute the file using the following command:
  source envlist.cshrc

Q9: What are the Port Numbers that are required for Accessing Ansys Tools?

A.) To access Ansys tools, the following port numbers must be opened in the firewall of participating institutions:

Q10: How to Troubleshoot License Checkout Issues?

A.) If you are facing issues with license checkout, follow these steps:

Check your internet connection
- Verify that your system has an active internet connection.
- Try pinging the license server:
  ping 14.139.1.126
Check for whitelisting of your IP
- Check if your IP is whitelisted by visiting: http://14.139.1.126/
Make sure that your system is connected to the licensing server
- Run the following commands from your Linux system to test the connection:
  nc -vz 14.139.1.126 1055
  
  nc -vz 14.139.1.126 1056

The above-mentioned commands will test the connection to the server and provide feedback on whether the specified ports are open and accessible.
If the connection is successful, you will receive a message indicating the port is connected to the licensing server. If not, you may see an error message indicating connection timeout.
Check with your network administrator for port opening if connection timeout issue occurs.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY)