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How to Launch CAD Tools Supported by CMC

Table of Contents Launching a CAD Tool in a Linux OS These instructions are for users of our Sustainable Technology Configuration (STC), VCAD Cloud, and subscribers that want to set up Linux CAD software locally and link to our licence servers. For each CAD tool, follow these steps: Source the Environment Shell Script, which is

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Guide to Ansys Mechanical (MAPDL) Simulation in the CAD Compute Cluster

Running Ansys Mechanical APDL using an LSF Job Scheduler (command line; without GUI) More information about CMC’s Load Sharing Facility (LSF) job scheduler is provided here. CMC’s CAD Compute Cluster consists of four login nodes named uwlogin*; eight simulation nodes named uwmhpc*; and two management nodes named uwlsfm*. You can list these nodes using the

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How to Create a New Windows Account (Windows 10)

Note: This procedure is for a computer that is not part of a Domain.  If your computer is joined to a Domain, you may have to get your local IT administrator to help you with creating an account. Go to the Start Menu and type in “Users” as shown in Figure 1. Figure 1. Search users

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Nomachine Connection for Linux Server

Using NoMachine to connect to a Linux compute server is slightly different from connecting to a Linux workstation. Go to https://vcad.cmc.ca, login and create my instance, then connect to your instance. Open Desktop (NoMachine) The first time you login, there is no desktop for you. Click “New desktop” If you reconnect to your own session, you

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