Installation

XF consists of a user interface, calculation engine, and supporting files, and must be installed on each laptop, desktop, or other machine that runs any of its software package components.

Install XFdtd
Install the XF application and its supporting files.

Licensing

XF's user interface and calculation engine must have access to a license in order to run. Demo, node-locked, and USB key configurations utilize a license file, and a floating configuration uses a license server. Users should note that USB keys require additional setup.

Demo, Node-Locked, USB Key License
Setup a license file for XFdtd.
Floating License
License multiple machines using a floating license server.
USB Key Drivers
Download and install required drivers.

FAQ and Troubleshooting

XF's calculation engine utilizes NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) upon proper installation. Instructions for installing the newest graphics-card driver, as well as answers to common questions, offer assistance throughout XF's setup process.

USB Key FAQ
Frequently asked questions about setup and licensing.
Floating License FAQ
Frequently asked questions about setup and license servers.
NVIDIA GPU Troubleshooting
Install the newest driver for your graphics card and explore additional options.
Minidumps
Collect minidumps on Windows.

Compute Cluster

XF's calculation engine supports shared computing resources—both external and cloud-based. Users must configure their XF user interface once system administrators have configured the cluster. Individual simulations that utilize multiple machines require the installation of the message passing interface (MPI) on a compute cluster.

End User Setup
Use external queuing in the XF user interface.
Configure EQI
Configuration and requirements for system administrators.
rescaleqs.py Documentation
Script configuration for system administrators.
MPI Cluster Setup
Install XFdtd on an MPI cluster.