Q. Why is the memory available for solver, as recorded in the output, so much lower then the difference between the user defined total workspace memory and db memory?

A. The low available memory for solver is related to /PREP7 functions performed prior to solve, like meshing, that will consume virtual memory and not release it. One workaround, if memory is an issue, is to save the db after all the /PREP7 functions are complete and then FINISH,/CLEAR, RESUME, file,db. This should show a higher available memory for solver. Exiting ANSYS and re-entering just prior to executing the solve will maximize available memory.


Q. Why is the memory available for solver, as recorded in the output, so much lower then the difference between the user defined total workspace memory and db memory?

A. The low available memory for solver is related to /PREP7 functions performed prior to solve, like meshing, that will consume virtual memory and not release it. One workaround, if memory is an issue, is to save the db after all the /PREP7 functions are complete and then FINISH,/CLEAR, RESUME, file,db. This should show a higher available memory for solver. Exiting ANSYS and re-entering just prior to executing the solve will maximize available memory.





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