Installation OpenFOAM 2.2.1

aylalisa · August 8, 2013, 15:46

Hi Foamers,

if I try to install OF 2.2.1 in /opt/, as suggested, the environment variables are not up-dated.
I add ...

Code:

source /opt/OpenFOAM-2.2.1/etc/bashrc

in my users bashrc file and, after typing

Code:

source $HOME/.bashrc

in a shell, print all environment variables with

Code:

printenv | sort

to check.

All environment variables are still set on old values: OF 2.1.1 installation folder in $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-2.1.1/...

I could manually adjust them but that is not the solution I am looking for.
Does anybody know how to fix that problem?

Aylalisa

wyldckat · August 21, 2013, 13:01

Greetings Aylalisa,

I think you didn't read completely the official instructions, namely the section "Setting environment variables for alternative locations": http://www.openfoam.org/download/source.php#x6-31000

Best regards,
Bruno

aylalisa · August 21, 2013, 15:32

Hello Bruno,

this time I really read all the instructions. I will describe the situation more clearly once I am back at work. To be able to work with the new version I've finally installed OF 2.2.1 in my home directory because I was just not able to made the version, that I've originally installed in opt/ directory running. I still have a lack of linux skills but owing to that instruction it seemed quite clear what to do. However I've failed. I can work now but I would like to be able to make the /opt/ directory installation running too!

Best regards,
Aylalisa

August 8, 2013, 15:46	Installation OpenFOAM 2.2.1	#1
aylalisa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bavaria Posts: 145 Rep Power: 13	Hi Foamers, if I try to install OF 2.2.1 in /opt/, as suggested, the environment variables are not up-dated. I add ... Code: source /opt/OpenFOAM-2.2.1/etc/bashrc in my users bashrc file and, after typing Code: source $HOME/.bashrc in a shell, print all environment variables with Code: printenv \| sort to check. All environment variables are still set on old values: OF 2.1.1 installation folder in $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-2.1.1/... I could manually adjust them but that is not the solution I am looking for. Does anybody know how to fix that problem? Aylalisa

August 21, 2013, 13:01		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,975 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Greetings Aylalisa, I think you didn't read completely the official instructions, namely the section "Setting environment variables for alternative locations": http://www.openfoam.org/download/source.php#x6-31000 Best regards, Bruno __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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August 21, 2013, 15:32		#3
aylalisa Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bavaria Posts: 145 Rep Power: 13	Hello Bruno, this time I really read all the instructions. I will describe the situation more clearly once I am back at work. To be able to work with the new version I've finally installed OF 2.2.1 in my home directory because I was just not able to made the version, that I've originally installed in opt/ directory running. I still have a lack of linux skills but owing to that instruction it seemed quite clear what to do. However I've failed. I can work now but I would like to be able to make the /opt/ directory installation running too! Best regards, Aylalisa