Comsol 6.0 Installation Guide

Getting Started

The Comsol 6.0 software is available for download from the CC FTP site.
Download Comsol 6.0

Extract using 7-Zip (64-bit) to a local drive (e.g., D:\) and run setup.

License Configuration

License Server: akash3.cc.iitk.ac.in | Port: 1718

Campus network connectivity is required. Configure DNS Suffixes if using static IP (how-to).

Matlab Integration

If Matlab is installed, you'll be asked to specify the Matlab installation root during setup.

Installation Walkthrough

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Step 1

Select the prefered language and click on "Next" button.

Step 2

Click on the icon for "New COMSOL 6.0 Installation".

Step 3

Accept License terms and conditions. Select <port number>@<host name> from the License Format Enter Port: 1718 and Host: akash3.cc.iitk.ac.in. Click "Check" to verify.
Campus Network connectivity required. Configure DNS Suffixes.

Step 4

License information verified. Click "Close".

Step 5

Uncheck "License Manager" and click "Next" button.

Step 6

Check "Set permanent security policy for applications" and select "Install for all users". Click "Next" button.

Step 7

Click "Next".

Step 8

If Matlab is installed, browse to its root directory (e.g., C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2010b) and click Next

Step 9

Click "Install" to begin installation.

Step 10

Wait for the installation to complete.

Step 11

Installation complete. Click "Close".

Installation Complete!

Comsol 6.0 is ready to use.

Done

All components installed successfully. Comsol 6.0 is ready to use!