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how to remove ANSYS Workbench lock when running in command line (batch)

how to remove ANSYS Workbench lock when running in command line (batch)

how to remove ANSYS Workbench lock when running in command line (batch)

(OP)
Hi,

I am trying to run a project in ANSYS workbench 18.1 in command line (batch), and I've got an error regarding ANSYS LOCK. It says that the project is locked.
I tried to add an environment variable in windows (ANSYS_LOCK OFF), but it did not work out. So I would like to know where is the ansys configuration file where I can edit/remove the ANSYS LOCK. Or if there is another way of solving this problem, it is 100% welcome.

Any help appreciated,
Thanks,
Best regards,
AndradeSilva

RE: how to remove ANSYS Workbench lock when running in command line (batch)

If youenter help and search on lock, you will see that the lock is caused by the presence of a .lock file. You unlock the project by deleting this file. This can be done with the /SYS command.

Rick Fischer
Principal Engineer
Argonne National Laboratory

RE: how to remove ANSYS Workbench lock when running in command line (batch)

(OP)
Hi Rick,

Thanks for your reply.

I've already tried to delete the .lock file. The problem is that when I try to run a wb project in command line, the lock file appears again and blocks the project run. Do you know how to prevent the .lock file from appearing?


Thanks,
Best regards,
AndradeSilva

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