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COMSOL 4.2 in UBUNTU 10.04 no work

Posted 04.08.2011, 17:01 GMT-4 Installation & License Management Version 4.2 13 Replies

Vicente Salinas
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Hi

I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created.

I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly.

Thanks in advance.
13 Replies Last Post 15.12.2011, 16:44 GMT-5
Vu Le
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Posted: 1 decade ago 04.08.2011, 17:37 GMT-4
I have the same problem with RHEL 5 and COMSOL 4.1. No errors during installation or while starting, but nothing happens when I run ./comsol.

The log in ~/.comsol/v41/configuration/comsol/ does report an several errors though, the most common being that the file /usr/local/comsol41/lib/glnxa64/gcc/libgcc_s.so is too short. I checked the file and the error is probably correct. The file size was 0 bytes. I was able to find this file on the CD and manually copy it.

I ran ./comsol again but still nothing. I checked the logs again and the libgcc_s.so error was gone, but now /usr/local/comsol41/lib/glnxa64/libflfftw3.so.3 is too short. I checked the /usr/local/comsol41/lib/glnxa64/ directory and several other files are 0 bytes:

libflfftw3.so
libflfftw3.so.3
libifcoremt.so
libifport.so
libintlc.so

I was not able to find these files on the CD and reinstalling does not fix the problem. So far calling tech support has not helped. Anyone else have issues with these Comsol files?
I have the same problem with RHEL 5 and COMSOL 4.1. No errors during installation or while starting, but nothing happens when I run ./comsol. The log in ~/.comsol/v41/configuration/comsol/ does report an several errors though, the most common being that the file /usr/local/comsol41/lib/glnxa64/gcc/libgcc_s.so is too short. I checked the file and the error is probably correct. The file size was 0 bytes. I was able to find this file on the CD and manually copy it. I ran ./comsol again but still nothing. I checked the logs again and the libgcc_s.so error was gone, but now /usr/local/comsol41/lib/glnxa64/libflfftw3.so.3 is too short. I checked the /usr/local/comsol41/lib/glnxa64/ directory and several other files are 0 bytes: libflfftw3.so libflfftw3.so.3 libifcoremt.so libifport.so libintlc.so I was not able to find these files on the CD and reinstalling does not fix the problem. So far calling tech support has not helped. Anyone else have issues with these Comsol files?
Jim Freels mechanical side of nuclear engineering, multiphysics analysis, COMSOL specialist
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Posted: 1 decade ago 06.08.2011, 18:36 GMT-4
All I can say is that I have installed COMSOL on current and previous versions of Ubuntu all the way back to v3.0 and it has never been a problem. I am currently running v4.2.0.187 on Ubuntu 11.04, Debian 5, and RHEL 5 without issues.

There must be something wrong with your installation or perhaps your dvd drive.
All I can say is that I have installed COMSOL on current and previous versions of Ubuntu all the way back to v3.0 and it has never been a problem. I am currently running v4.2.0.187 on Ubuntu 11.04, Debian 5, and RHEL 5 without issues. There must be something wrong with your installation or perhaps your dvd drive.
Vicente Salinas
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Posted: 1 decade ago 07.08.2011, 22:40 GMT-4

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There must be something wrong with your installation or perhaps your dvd drive.



I do not think it's a problem with the installation CD, because the same CD with Windows 7 install on another pc and I have no problem.

if anyone can help please
[QUOTE] .... There must be something wrong with your installation or perhaps your dvd drive. [/QUOTE] I do not think it's a problem with the installation CD, because the same CD with Windows 7 install on another pc and I have no problem. if anyone can help please
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Posted: 1 decade ago 07.08.2011, 23:58 GMT-4
maybe your passcode or license do not support ubuntu.
maybe your passcode or license do not support ubuntu.
Liang Cheng
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Posted: 1 decade ago 13.09.2011, 15:32 GMT-4

Hi

I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created.

I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly.

Thanks in advance.


i am dealing with the same problem. it also happens to my centos 6.
[QUOTE] Hi I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created. I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE] i am dealing with the same problem. it also happens to my centos 6.
Vu Le
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Posted: 1 decade ago 13.09.2011, 15:46 GMT-4
I had a similar problem with Red Hat. It turned out that it was caused by corrupted files (mostly library files) even though the install log reported a clean install.

Check your files in ../comsol42/lib/ or check the logs in ~/.comsol/v42/configuration/comsol/ for errors related to missing/corrupted files. I had to manually extract the corrupted files from the archives directory on the CD to fix this problem since they would not install normally.
I had a similar problem with Red Hat. It turned out that it was caused by corrupted files (mostly library files) even though the install log reported a clean install. Check your files in ../comsol42/lib/ or check the logs in ~/.comsol/v42/configuration/comsol/ for errors related to missing/corrupted files. I had to manually extract the corrupted files from the archives directory on the CD to fix this problem since they would not install normally.
Nils Eivind Kamfjord
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Posted: 1 decade ago 14.09.2011, 07:41 GMT-4

Hi

I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created.

I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly.

Thanks in advance.


Hi !
Have struggeled a bit with this. I'm now running 4.2 on Ubuntu 11.04 and earlier I had 4.1 on Ubuntu 10.04. After fixing all the points described below all works fine

My problem back then was that my license server didnt start properly when I logged on.
The installation manual has a good description how to manually get the script running if you encounter problems.

You also have to edit and move lm_comsol to /etc/init.d/ but all this is also well described in the installation manual under the heading Debian Linux.

In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw

The only problem I have now with 4.2 in 11.04 is the the menu on top is gone, in other words i cant see File Edit etc...

Good luck !
Nils Eivind
[QUOTE] Hi I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created. I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE] Hi ! Have struggeled a bit with this. I'm now running 4.2 on Ubuntu 11.04 and earlier I had 4.1 on Ubuntu 10.04. After fixing all the points described below all works fine My problem back then was that my license server didnt start properly when I logged on. The installation manual has a good description how to manually get the script running if you encounter problems. You also have to edit and move lm_comsol to /etc/init.d/ but all this is also well described in the installation manual under the heading Debian Linux. In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw The only problem I have now with 4.2 in 11.04 is the the menu on top is gone, in other words i cant see File Edit etc... Good luck ! Nils Eivind
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Posted: 1 decade ago 23.09.2011, 18:50 GMT-4
Installation Comsol 4.2.150 on Ubuntu 10.04 using a passcode:

The item "passcode" is missing(!) in the menu of license information in installer GUI .
When I turn to the automated installation via setupcaonfig.ini but I get:

ERROR com.comsol.install.FlInstException: Passcode installation is only supported on Windows and Mac. [com.comsol.logger]

Any ideas?
Installation Comsol 4.2.150 on Ubuntu 10.04 using a passcode: The item "passcode" is missing(!) in the menu of license information in installer GUI . When I turn to the automated installation via setupcaonfig.ini but I get: ERROR com.comsol.install.FlInstException: Passcode installation is only supported on Windows and Mac. [com.comsol.logger] Any ideas?
Jim Freels mechanical side of nuclear engineering, multiphysics analysis, COMSOL specialist
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Posted: 1 decade ago 23.09.2011, 20:06 GMT-4
The passcode option is NOT meaningful for linux installations. You need to ask COMSOL for the license file associated with your purchase in order to install COMSOL on a linux machine.
The passcode option is NOT meaningful for linux installations. You need to ask COMSOL for the license file associated with your purchase in order to install COMSOL on a linux machine.
Vicente Salinas
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Posted: 1 decade ago 15.12.2011, 08:30 GMT-5


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In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw

.....

Good luck !
Nils Eivind


I have only one more question, to run comsol we can only do by command line?
[QUOTE] ..... In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw ..... Good luck ! Nils Eivind [/QUOTE] I have only one more question, to run comsol we can only do by command line?
Jim Freels mechanical side of nuclear engineering, multiphysics analysis, COMSOL specialist
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Posted: 1 decade ago 15.12.2011, 08:56 GMT-5
On a linux box, you can open up comsol in several ways:

1. in an X-windows-supported terminal (xterm, konsole,gnome-terminal, etc.), you can enter the comsol command as you asked. Make sure comsol is in your path, or specify the entire path on the command line.

2. create an icon to call the command line as a mouse click

3. enter the command mode (alt-F2) and specify the comsol command there

perhaps there are other ways
On a linux box, you can open up comsol in several ways: 1. in an X-windows-supported terminal (xterm, konsole,gnome-terminal, etc.), you can enter the comsol command as you asked. Make sure comsol is in your path, or specify the entire path on the command line. 2. create an icon to call the command line as a mouse click 3. enter the command mode (alt-F2) and specify the comsol command there perhaps there are other ways
Alan Blanchard
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Posted: 1 decade ago 15.12.2011, 11:40 GMT-5


Hi

I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created.

I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly.

Thanks in advance.


Hi !
Have struggeled a bit with this. I'm now running 4.2 on Ubuntu 11.04 and earlier I had 4.1 on Ubuntu 10.04. After fixing all the points described below all works fine

My problem back then was that my license server didnt start properly when I logged on.
The installation manual has a good description how to manually get the script running if you encounter problems.

You also have to edit and move lm_comsol to /etc/init.d/ but all this is also well described in the installation manual under the heading Debian Linux.

In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw

The only problem I have now with 4.2 in 11.04 is the the menu on top is gone, in other words i cant see File Edit etc...

Good luck !
Nils Eivind


Nils,
I had the same problem with the disappearing top menu in 10.04. The problem tunred out to be the Unity window manager. If you run the Ubuntu Classic window manger (change the setting in the Login dialog), the top menu is there.

-alan
[QUOTE] [QUOTE] Hi I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created. I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE] Hi ! Have struggeled a bit with this. I'm now running 4.2 on Ubuntu 11.04 and earlier I had 4.1 on Ubuntu 10.04. After fixing all the points described below all works fine My problem back then was that my license server didnt start properly when I logged on. The installation manual has a good description how to manually get the script running if you encounter problems. You also have to edit and move lm_comsol to /etc/init.d/ but all this is also well described in the installation manual under the heading Debian Linux. In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw The only problem I have now with 4.2 in 11.04 is the the menu on top is gone, in other words i cant see File Edit etc... Good luck ! Nils Eivind [/QUOTE] Nils, I had the same problem with the disappearing top menu in 10.04. The problem tunred out to be the Unity window manager. If you run the Ubuntu Classic window manger (change the setting in the Login dialog), the top menu is there. -alan
Nils Eivind Kamfjord
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Posted: 1 decade ago 15.12.2011, 16:44 GMT-5



Hi

I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created.

I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly.

Thanks in advance.


Hi !
Have struggeled a bit with this. I'm now running 4.2 on Ubuntu 11.04 and earlier I had 4.1 on Ubuntu 10.04. After fixing all the points described below all works fine

My problem back then was that my license server didnt start properly when I logged on.
The installation manual has a good description how to manually get the script running if you encounter problems.

You also have to edit and move lm_comsol to /etc/init.d/ but all this is also well described in the installation manual under the heading Debian Linux.

In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw

The only problem I have now with 4.2 in 11.04 is the the menu on top is gone, in other words i cant see File Edit etc...

Good luck !
Nils Eivind


Nils,
I had the same problem with the disappearing top menu in 10.04. The problem tunred out to be the Unity window manager. If you run the Ubuntu Classic window manger (change the setting in the Login dialog), the top menu is there.

-alan


Thanks Alan.
I found out some days after this post, have forgotten to edit it :O)

Nils Eivind
[QUOTE] [QUOTE] [QUOTE] Hi I have my computer with Ubuntu 10.04 64bit and install comsol 4.2. during installation does not give me any errors, but when I try to open I can not. I have tried by command line and does not open, no links were created. I have installed "comsol 3.5a" and works perfectly. Thanks in advance. [/QUOTE] Hi ! Have struggeled a bit with this. I'm now running 4.2 on Ubuntu 11.04 and earlier I had 4.1 on Ubuntu 10.04. After fixing all the points described below all works fine My problem back then was that my license server didnt start properly when I logged on. The installation manual has a good description how to manually get the script running if you encounter problems. You also have to edit and move lm_comsol to /etc/init.d/ but all this is also well described in the installation manual under the heading Debian Linux. In addition it could be a graphics problem. Try to make a starter with the following command line: /usr/local/comsol42/bin/comsol -3drend sw The only problem I have now with 4.2 in 11.04 is the the menu on top is gone, in other words i cant see File Edit etc... Good luck ! Nils Eivind [/QUOTE] Nils, I had the same problem with the disappearing top menu in 10.04. The problem tunred out to be the Unity window manager. If you run the Ubuntu Classic window manger (change the setting in the Login dialog), the top menu is there. -alan [/QUOTE] Thanks Alan. I found out some days after this post, have forgotten to edit it :O) Nils Eivind

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