====== LS-DYNA  ======

===== Installation Instructions =====

  - IE users may click to follow the link, for any other browser you will need copy & paste the link into a **Run...** dialog window or the Windows 7 Start Menu search box.
    * 32-bit users should browse to the following folder:  [[\\fsvs01\applications\Public\netapps\LSTC\LS-DYNA\ls971_R7.0.0_win32-install.exe]]
    * 64-bit users should browse to the following folder:  [[\\fsvs01\applications\Public\netapps\LSTC\LS-DYNA\ls971_R7.0.0_winx64-install.exe]]
    - If you receive a Security Warning window, click **Run** to allow the installer to continue.  
  - You will get a notification re: self-extraction & installation
    - Click **OK** to continue
  - Allow WinZip Self-Extractor to run, this may take a few moments before the installer loads
  - At the Welcome screen, click **Next**
  - At the Software License Agreement screen, click **Yes** to accept the License Agreement
  - At the Information screen, click **Next**
  - At the Choose Destination Location screen, click **Next**
  - At the Setup Type screen, leave the selected installation at //Typical// and click **Next**
  - At the Select Program Folder screen, click **Next**
    - The installation will proceed from here
  - Click **Finish** after the installation completes

**NOTE:** The Self-Extraction executable screen will stay active for a few moments after completing the installation as it is deleting temporary installation files.

===== Configure License Server =====
  - Run the LS-DYNA Manager after installation completion
  - Select the **Env Variables** menu
    - Under this select **Set LS-DYNA ENV. Variables**
  - Under the __License Type__ diaglog box, select **Network**
  - Under the __Network License Manager__ box, enter: //LSTC01.olin.edu//
  - The remaining diaglog boxes can be left at "Default"

===== Additional LS-DYNA packages =====
Any additional LS-DYNA packages can be downloaded directly from the [[http://lstc.com/download/ls-dyna_(win)|manufacturer]]


===== IMPORTANT USAGE RESTRICTION NOTE =====
Due to the licensing restrictions placed on this software, it can only be accessed from Academic Center wireless while on campus.