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Jeremie84 September 5, 2012 13:38
Error in Workbench "Unable to attach to geometry file"
 
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Hi,
I’m trying to use ANSYS Workbench 12.1 for CFD applications. First I import the geometry file (.stp). Then I right-click on Mesh to update or refresh, but I keep having this error message: “Unable to attach to geometry file”. I have the same error if I open Meshing after importing the geometry file.
I tried to find similar posts on the forum but I couldn't find something.

Thank you very much

Jérémie

diamondx September 5, 2012 13:44
try another format like iges...

Jeremie84 September 5, 2012 15:03
I tried with iges format, but still the same error message "unable to attach to geometry" when I try to open Meshing or update in WB.

diamondx September 5, 2012 15:09
what software did you to make your geometry ?

Jeremie84 September 5, 2012 15:13
SolidWorks

diamondx September 5, 2012 15:15
hmm it should not be a problem... you can import directly part file file of solidwork in designmodeler, try it ! i can't verify your file since i dont have access to solidworks here...

Jeremie84 September 7, 2012 14:40
Hum... I tried with a simple geometry (a 3D pipe) created directly in DesignModeler. But when I open Meshing, I have this same error message : "Unable to attach to geometry file".

I read something on the Internet about Internet Explorer settings, but I'm not sure... Could it be related to the installation of ANSYS? Or the license? though all the other ANSYS software (DM, ICEM CFD, Fluent) are working correctly on my computer.

Thank you very much

Jérémie

diamondx September 7, 2012 14:53
Ok, apparement parler avec Ali au téléphone n'a servi a rien :D
How about you attaching your file. i can take a look at it. see if i can troubleshoot the problem.

Jeremie84 September 7, 2012 15:05
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What a small world... :D

Thank you Ali

Jérémie

diamondx September 7, 2012 15:25
that is in fact weird. i could load your geometry in ansys meshing without any problem.
i even could see your error. after i double clicked to try, it worked. I googled that and some say that it may be an error due to the installation of ansys: it has to be done under administrator rights.
In one forum i did found some directions:
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I solved it (I built up the geometry in the DesignModeler, and the Mechanical Model didn't start. Error message: "Plugin error: Geometry interface not found" ). The solution:
1. Run the "CAD Configuration Manager 12.1".
2. Mark the "Workbench and ANSYS Geometry Interfaces"
3. Press "Next" button.
4. Press "Display Configuration Log File" button
5. Press "Configure Selected CAD Interfaces" button
6. Press "Exit" button

Run the Workbench, and it works.

HZs
the CAD configuration manager is in start menu under the ansys 13 branch, I wish i can help more...

Jeremie84 September 13, 2012 15:28
Hi,
I uninstalled then reinstalled ANSYS and now it works.
There are a few known issues when installing ANSYS on Windows 7. The problem seemed to be that ANSYS was installed in C:\Users\username instead of Program Files.

To avoid this problem, you have to turn off User Account Control and IPv6 before installing ANSYS.

Thanks again Ali for your help

Jérémie


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