Two different version of OF in the same machine

Gitesh P · August 22, 2012, 06:05

Hello everyone,

I have already OF 1.7.x running in my machine. Now I want to install OF 2.1.0 version in the same machine.

I need both version on the same machine.

Can anyone suggest me how to do that ?

With best regards,
GP

anton_lias · August 22, 2012, 10:08

Hello Gitesh,

I do not think, that there will be any problems. Just install it and write into your “~/.bashrc” something like that

Code:

alias startOF210='source /opt/openfoam210/etc/bashrc'
alias startOF17x='source /opt/openfoam17x/etc/bashrc'

If you want to work with Openfoam17x run “startOF17x”, and if you want to work with OF210 run “startOF210”

I do not know, if the path for bashrc in “startOF17x” is right.

Gitesh P · August 23, 2012, 05:43

Hello Anton,

Thank you for quick reply !

Here I attach my bashrc file. Where I have added last line for running OF 1.7.x.

But as you suggest the two lines to add at bashrc file, but I am not getting where exactly to add those lines. Please check the file and guide me.

With regards,
Gitesh

anton_lias · August 23, 2012, 06:36

Hello Gitesh,

you should delete the last line (line 109: source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.7.x/etc/bashrc). Then insert this lines.

Code:

# OpenFOAM
alias startOF17x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.7.x/etc/bashrc'
alias startOF210='source /opt/openfoam210/etc/bashrc'

It does not matter where, but I would write it at the bottom of the file. The attached file is yours, with the lines added.

Gitesh P · September 4, 2012, 05:49

Hello Anton,

Thank you for your reply.
As you said, I have to modify the following lines in ./bashrc file.

alias startOF17x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.7.x/etc/bashrc'
alias startOF210='source /opt/openfoam210/etc/bashrc'

But, OF 1.7.x and OF 2.1.x both are at the same location (i.e., $HOME/OpenFOAM/ ...) in my computer.

So do I need to change the second line for OF 2.1.x ...?

What you say ?

With regards,
GP

wyldckat · September 4, 2012, 15:31

Greetings to all!

@Gitesh: You can have any alias you want! Here are some additional examples:

Code:

alias startOF21x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-2.1.x/etc/bashrc' 

alias OF20x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-2.0.x/etc/bashrc' 

alias of201='source /opt/openfoam200/etc/bashrc'

Best regards,
Bruno

Gitesh P · September 10, 2012, 10:28

Now it is working ...!!!

Thank you for your help

With regards,
Gitesh

August 22, 2012, 06:05	Two different version of OF in the same machine	#1
Gitesh P Member Gitesh Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 73 Rep Power: 16	Hello everyone, I have already OF 1.7.x running in my machine. Now I want to install OF 2.1.0 version in the same machine. I need both version on the same machine. Can anyone suggest me how to do that ? With best regards, GP

August 22, 2012, 10:08		#2
anton_lias New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 14	Hello Gitesh, I do not think, that there will be any problems. Just install it and write into your “~/.bashrc” something like that Code: alias startOF210='source /opt/openfoam210/etc/bashrc' alias startOF17x='source /opt/openfoam17x/etc/bashrc' If you want to work with Openfoam17x run “startOF17x”, and if you want to work with OF210 run “startOF210” I do not know, if the path for bashrc in “startOF17x” is right.

September 4, 2012, 15:31		#6
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,974 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Greetings to all! @Gitesh: You can have any alias you want! Here are some additional examples: Code: alias startOF21x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-2.1.x/etc/bashrc' alias OF20x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-2.0.x/etc/bashrc' alias of201='source /opt/openfoam200/etc/bashrc' 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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Gitesh P Member Gitesh Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 73 Rep Power: 16	Hello Anton, Thank you for your reply. As you said, I have to modify the following lines in ./bashrc file. alias startOF17x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.7.x/etc/bashrc' alias startOF210='source /opt/openfoam210/etc/bashrc' But, OF 1.7.x and OF 2.1.x both are at the same location (i.e., $HOME/OpenFOAM/ ...) in my computer. So do I need to change the second line for OF 2.1.x ...? What you say ? With regards, GP

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Gitesh P Member Gitesh Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Finland Posts: 73 Rep Power: 16	Now it is working ...!!! Thank you for your help With regards, Gitesh