[Other] Foam-Extend with existing OpenFoam

sujay3101 · June 12, 2019, 15:22

New user here, not sure of correct terminology.
I have been using openfoam for some weeks. Now I need to install foam extend.
I'm trying to solve some issues with the installation.
1. Is it possible/ recomended to install foam extend on a system where openfoam is already installed?
2. If yes, when we execute a command, for example pisoFoam, how do we know if the command is executed by openfoam or foam extend?

AndreasPe · June 24, 2019, 07:49

Everytime you start the console, you have to source the bashrc file of the openFOAM/foam-extend version you want to use by typing

source /*openFoamInstallationFolder*/etc/bashrc

Only then you are able to use the compiled applications.

You should always just source a bashrc file of one version at a time in order to ensure you are using only applications from this specific version.

wyldckat · June 24, 2019, 16:04

Quick note: You can also use aliases, namely a command that allows you to activate a specific environment, as instructed here: https://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/I...nFOAM_versions

sujay3101 · June 29, 2019, 06:57

Thanks! I have been able to use both with the help of aliases.

June 12, 2019, 15:22	Foam-Extend with existing OpenFoam	#1
sujay3101 New Member Sujay Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 7	New user here, not sure of correct terminology. I have been using openfoam for some weeks. Now I need to install foam extend. I'm trying to solve some issues with the installation. 1. Is it possible/ recomended to install foam extend on a system where openfoam is already installed? 2. If yes, when we execute a command, for example pisoFoam, how do we know if the command is executed by openfoam or foam extend?

June 24, 2019, 16:04		#3
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,975 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Quick note: You can also use aliases, namely a command that allows you to activate a specific environment, as instructed 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

June 29, 2019, 06:57		#4
sujay3101 New Member Sujay Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 7	Thanks! I have been able to use both with the help of aliases. wyldckat likes this.

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June 24, 2019, 07:49		#2
AndreasPe Member Andreas P. Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 41 Rep Power: 8	Everytime you start the console, you have to source the bashrc file of the openFOAM/foam-extend version you want to use by typing source /openFoamInstallationFolder/etc/bashrc Only then you are able to use the compiled applications. You should always just source a bashrc file of one version at a time in order to ensure you are using only applications from this specific version.