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Using Symmetries in COMSOL Multiphysics

Solution Number: 1038 Versions: All versions

How do I take advantage of the symmetries in my COMSOL model? ##Using Symmetries to Reduce Model Size By using symmetries in a model you can reduce its size by one-half or more, making this an efficient tool for ...


Error: Failed to Connect to Solid Edge

Solution Number: 1160 Applies to: LiveLink for Solid Edge Versions: All versions

When I try to synchronize the geometry between COMSOL and Solid Edge, the error message Failed to connect to Solid Edge. Please make sure Solid Edge is running. is displayed, and the COMSOL Multiphysics tab in Solid ...


Error: Failed to Connect to Inventor

Solution Number: 1163 Versions: All versions

When I try to synchronize the geometry between COMSOL and Inventor, the error message Failed to connect to Inventor. Please make sure Inventor is running. is displayed. In addition, in the Inventor user interface, ...


Error: Failed to Connect to PTC Pro/ENGINEER

Solution Number: 1162 Versions: 6.1, 6.0, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3a, 5.3, 5.2a, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.3b, 4.3a, 4.3, 4.2a, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0a, 4.0

When I try to synchronize the geometry between COMSOL and PTC Pro/ENGINEER Wildfire 4.0, the error message Failed to connect to PTC Pro/ENGINEER. Please make sure PTC Pro/ENGINEER is running. is displayed. The ...


Parameter Selection Is Not Available in the PTC Pro/ENGINEER User Interface

Solution Number: 1159 Applies to: LiveLink for PTC Pro/ENGINEER Versions: 6.1, 6.0, 5.6, 5.5, 5.4, 5.3a, 5.3, 5.2a, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, 4.3b, 4.3a, 4.3, 4.2a, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0a, 4.0

The COMSOL menu and Parameter Selection are not available in the PTC Pro/ENGINEER (PTC Creo Elements/Pro) user interface, and parameter names are not synchronized to COMSOL. For parameter selection to work in PTC Pro ...


Parameter Selection is Not Available in the PTC Creo Parametric User Interface

Solution Number: 1158 Applies to: LiveLink for PTC Creo Parametric Versions: 5.4, 5.3a, 5.3, 5.2a, 5.2, 5.1, 5.0

The COMSOL Multiphysics tab and the Parameter Selection button are not available in the PTC Creo Parametric user interface, and parameter names are not synchronized to COMSOL. For parameter selection to work in PTC ...


Error: Failed to compute elastoplastic strain variables

Solution Number: 1150 Applies to: Geomechanics Module, Structural Mechanics Module Versions: All versions

Why do I get the error Failed to compute elastoplastic strain variables when using plasticity/concrete/soil plasticity? This happens because the elastoplastic element cannot evaluate a plastic step if the current ...


Error: "Error downloading file" during installation

Solution Number: 1149 Versions: All versions

When installing COMSOL over the Internet, one of the following error(s) occur: Error downloading file. Connect timed out Error downloading file. Connection to download server failed Error Downloading file. Connection ...


How can I see who is currently using a floating network license?

Solution Number: 1142 Versions: All versions

I am working with a floating network license, FNL, of COMSOL. How can I determine who is currently using COMSOL or a specific module? This solution also applies for Class Kit Licenses (CKL). The COMSOL installation ...


Warning: MUMPS Allocation Factor Increased

Solution Number: 1134 Versions: All versions

I get the warning MUMPS allocation factor increased to 1.44 If you get a solution, this warning is nothing to worry about. You can get rid of the warning and possibly get a little shorter solution time by setting the ...