Conflict between OpenFOAM and NX Server

MechE · March 30, 2010, 17:55

I am currently running OpenFOAM on a Fedora 12 64-bit computer in a remote location I followed the instructions and inputted the following:

. $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.6/etc/bashrc

and then:

. $HOME/.bashrc

I can run OpenFOAM fine when i am physically on the remote computer but once i go off-site and try to get into it using the NX Client the desktop appears black.

So; after many hours... I deleted the line . $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.6/etc/bashrc from the .bashrc file and then . $HOME/.bashrc

miraculously afterward i used the NX Client and it connected right to the desktop. But i can't run the code

Is there a work around for using this OpenFOAM bashrc file??

MT

linnemann · March 31, 2010, 02:13

Hi

You could try creating an alias for OF in your $HOME/.bashrc file like so

Code:

alias OF=". $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.6/etc/bashrc"

Then it will load all the OpenFOAM settings by running OF from the terminal.

MechE · March 31, 2010, 07:44

Do i have to run: . $HOME/.bashrc after i call OF in the terminal?

wyldckat · March 31, 2010, 08:42

Hello again MechE,

The script $HOME/.bashrc is always called when you start a new terminal/console. Now, if you have changed the script and want the changes to be applied, then you can either:

source it:
Code:
```
. $HOME/.bashrc
```
run the changes directly in the command line;
or open a new terminal/console.

As for the NX Server issue, hopefully, after you follow Linnemann's instructions, start a new terminal or source the .bashrc script, then verify if the NX Server hasn't gone blind. Then setup the OpenFOAM's environment by typing OF and hit return/enter on the desired terminal and voilá... it either goes dark or it works

If it does goes dark again, then it's really weird! The only justification I can think of would be if you were running a single remote terminal without X windows (Gnome, KDE, etc...). The other idea, is if it goes black right after you launch Paraview/paraFoam...

Keep us posted on new developments

Best regards,
Bruno

MechE · April 9, 2010, 16:21

Thank you very much for your help... I am now up and running!!

MT

March 30, 2010, 17:55	Conflict between OpenFOAM and NX Server	#1
MechE New Member MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 20 Rep Power: 16	I am currently running OpenFOAM on a Fedora 12 64-bit computer in a remote location I followed the instructions and inputted the following: . $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.6/etc/bashrc and then: . $HOME/.bashrc I can run OpenFOAM fine when i am physically on the remote computer but once i go off-site and try to get into it using the NX Client the desktop appears black. So; after many hours... I deleted the line . $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.6/etc/bashrc from the .bashrc file and then . $HOME/.bashrc miraculously afterward i used the NX Client and it connected right to the desktop. But i can't run the code Is there a work around for using this OpenFOAM bashrc file?? MT

March 31, 2010, 02:13		#2
linnemann Senior Member Niels Nielsen Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NJ - Denmark Posts: 555 Rep Power: 27	Hi You could try creating an alias for OF in your $HOME/.bashrc file like so Code: alias OF=". $HOME/OpenFOAM/OpenFOAM-1.6/etc/bashrc" Then it will load all the OpenFOAM settings by running OF from the terminal. __________________ Linnemann PS. I do not do personal support, so please post in the forums.

March 31, 2010, 08:42		#4
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,975 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Hello again MechE, The script $HOME/.bashrc is always called when you start a new terminal/console. Now, if you have changed the script and want the changes to be applied, then you can either: source it: Code: . $HOME/.bashrc run the changes directly in the command line; or open a new terminal/console. As for the NX Server issue, hopefully, after you follow Linnemann's instructions, start a new terminal or source the .bashrc script, then verify if the NX Server hasn't gone blind. Then setup the OpenFOAM's environment by typing OF and hit return/enter on the desired terminal and voilá... it either goes dark or it works If it does goes dark again, then it's really weird! The only justification I can think of would be if you were running a single remote terminal without X windows (Gnome, KDE, etc...). The other idea, is if it goes black right after you launch Paraview/paraFoam... Keep us posted on new developments Best regards, Bruno

March 31, 2010, 07:44		#3
MechE New Member MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 20 Rep Power: 16	Do i have to run: . $HOME/.bashrc after i call OF in the terminal?

April 9, 2010, 16:21		#5
MechE New Member MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: USA Posts: 20 Rep Power: 16	Thank you very much for your help... I am now up and running!! MT