64-bit Intel or AMD multi-core processor (Intel Xeon or AMD EPYC recommended).
Once you have downloaded ANSYS 2020 R2, follow these steps to install and activate the software:
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Paid license holders, commercial clients, and academic staff can access the full installation packages directly from the source.