unable to start Ansys within 120.0 seconds

[kkytg]

Hello All,

I am working on some project using the usercreep subroutine in Ansys. In order to use it properly, I need to compile it as stated in Ansys MechApdlUPF document. When I compile it using ANSCUST.BAT file in command window it builds an Ansys Executable.

In PyAnsys, I want to use that Ansys Executable by typing the launch_mapdl(exec_location) with the exec_location refers to the path of that custom Ansys Executable. However, it gives me the error as below:

• TimeoutError: Uable to start ANSYS within 120.0 seconds.
• 2022-10-21 13:25:24,889 [ERROR] ansys.mapdl.core.mapdl: exit: local variable'lockfile' referenced before assignment

It would be really appreciated if you kindly share your valuable opinions and suggestions as well,

Thanks in advance

[mikerife]

Hi @kkytg Are you able to start Mechanical APDL (the original, not your customized version)? Either directly or an instance via PyMAPDL.

Also what version was the customized executable created for and which MAPDL versions do you have installed?

Mike

[kkytg]

Hi @mikerife, yes I am able to start the original via PyMAPDL. I have 2020 R1 installed.

[mikerife]

Hi @kkytg You probably can guess the next question...can you start your customized version of MAPDL directly and not via PyMAPDL?
Mike

[kkytg]

:) of course, and it says some dll's not found. so I found all of them and copy to my working folder which has the custom ansys exe. still no success...

[mikerife]

@kkytg Which dll's? And when you mean no success you mean launching your customized version directly or via PyMAPDL?
Mike