[OpenFOAM.org] OpenFOAM-5.x installation

sourav0921 · June 6, 2019, 09:39

Hi,

I am trying to install openfoam-5.x in server. It is installed successfully. But my doubt is is there a way toavoid the command "of5x" everytime when am I trying to run the application? At least please ensure me whether is it possible or not.

wyldckat · June 7, 2019, 17:25

Quick answer: The alias "of5x" is just to make it easier to be able to use other versions/variants/forks of OpenFOAM.
If you only want to always use a specific version, then you can edit the file "~/.bashrc" and remove the alias definition and replace with what it has within the quotes. For example, change this:

Code:

alias of5x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-5.x/etc/bashrc  WM_MPLIB=OPENMPI FOAMY_HEX_MESH=yes'

to this:

Code:

source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-5.x/etc/bashrc  WM_MPLIB=OPENMPI FOAMY_HEX_MESH=yes

Notice that the quote characters ' were also removed.

Long answer: It's explained here: https://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/I...nFOAM_versions

sourav0921 · July 1, 2019, 08:28

Hi wyldckat,

It worked. Thanks for your reply.

June 6, 2019, 09:39	OpenFOAM-5.x installation	#1
sourav0921 New Member SOURAV GANGULI Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 7	Hi, I am trying to install openfoam-5.x in server. It is installed successfully. But my doubt is is there a way toavoid the command "of5x" everytime when am I trying to run the application? At least please ensure me whether is it possible or not.

June 7, 2019, 17:25		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,975 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Quick answer: The alias "of5x" is just to make it easier to be able to use other versions/variants/forks of OpenFOAM. If you only want to always use a specific version, then you can edit the file "~/.bashrc" and remove the alias definition and replace with what it has within the quotes. For example, change this: Code: alias of5x='source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-5.x/etc/bashrc WM_MPLIB=OPENMPI FOAMY_HEX_MESH=yes' to this: Code: source $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-5.x/etc/bashrc WM_MPLIB=OPENMPI FOAMY_HEX_MESH=yes Notice that the quote characters ' were also removed. Long answer: It's explained here: https://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/I...nFOAM_versions __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

July 1, 2019, 08:28		#3
sourav0921 New Member SOURAV GANGULI Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 11 Rep Power: 7	Hi wyldckat, It worked. Thanks for your reply. wyldckat likes this.

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