Transferring Data with Nimbix File Manager
This is typically the faster way to transfer data to your /data directory. Once you log into to https://platform.jarvice.com/ click on "Compute" and type in "File Manager" and you should see the app card for the File Manager. You start this just like any other job, and it will allow you to drag and drop files into the browser to upload them.
After selecting the type of job you'd like to run, you will need to build your environment by selecting the type of machines, number of machines, the ANSYS version you want to run on, and click SUBMIT.
The will start the job and transfer you to your Dashboard. Here you will see your job status. Possible Statuses are: Submitted, Queued, Processing, Completed, Completed with Error. If you see Completed with Error immediately, it means there may be an issue with your license setup, or input files. Check the output provided in your status email for information on the error.
Click on a Processing job screen share to connect. Alternatively, and for better 3D performance, you may use a VNC Client to connect. We recommend Real VNC for the best Ansys experience. See the section below on how to connect through VNC.
Shutting Down Interactive Jobs
Running a Batch Job
Launching a batch job is similar to launching an interactive job. Once your data is uploaded (refer to the JARVICE File Transfer Guide), navigate to the Compute tab. Select the Ansys application suite you would like to run and click the button labeled Batch. Each application will present context aware parameters that must be provided to the application for it to properly run. This works very similar to starting an interactive job, but instead, you have to select the “Batch” button:
Once you click on this, it will take you to a similar screen where you can pick your machines and cluster size. To run Batch, ANSYS applications require an Input (.aedt, Journal file, etc.) which contains the commands for your particular simulation. Files matching your application’s file input extension will be automatically displayed when you select the “Script File” field. Then select your .aedt or appropriate input file and set the relevant parameters. Finally, click SUBMIT and your job will start.
Once you have submitted your job you will be re-directed to your Dashboard. Your task will automatically update from Submitted to Processing once the job starts. If you receive a “Completed with Error Status”, please check your license configuration and/or input files. To monitor the results of your batch job, you can simply view the dashboard and the output file will be displayed under the job monitor window. Ansys provides training on how to create batch files once your simulation has been set up interactively.
Instead of a graphics interface on the Dashboard, you will see a black terminal screen with green text showing the output file as the job is being solved. A job in the Processing state can be expanded and monitored for convergence. There is a live output which directs the ANSYS standard output to a viewing window as a progress monitor. Jobs that are not converging can be terminated using the red shut down button. Note that if you terminate a running job, only progressive data that has been written as instructed in your input or journal file will be saved.
