[OpenFOAM.org] Is it necessary compile ThirdParty?

gu1 · May 14, 2017, 16:54

Hello,

I use OF 4.1 for my researchs. However, I need to install OF 3.0.x, which is required for the installation of CFDEM.
Can I only install OF 3.0.x? Not compiling the ThirdParty.
If I want to run a case in OF 3.0.x, can I? Under these installation conditions.

wyldckat · May 27, 2017, 07:37

Quick answers:

It is possible, but it depends on the features that you are planning on using with OpenFOAM 3.0.x.
If you plan on decomposing the cases by using Scotch, then you need to at least build Scotch by using the one on "ThirdParty-3.0.x".
ParaView doesn't need to be built. You can use the one from 4.1 on another terminal.
You can have multiple installations, by following the instructions given here: https://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/I...nFOAM_versions

May 14, 2017, 16:54	Is it necessary compile ThirdParty?	#1
gu1 Senior Member Guilherme Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 245 Rep Power: 10	Hello, I use OF 4.1 for my researchs. However, I need to install OF 3.0.x, which is required for the installation of CFDEM. Can I only install OF 3.0.x? Not compiling the ThirdParty. If I want to run a case in OF 3.0.x, can I? Under these installation conditions.

May 27, 2017, 07:37		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,982 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Quick answers: It is possible, but it depends on the features that you are planning on using with OpenFOAM 3.0.x. If you plan on decomposing the cases by using Scotch, then you need to at least build Scotch by using the one on "ThirdParty-3.0.x". ParaView doesn't need to be built. You can use the one from 4.1 on another terminal. You can have multiple installations, by following the instructions given here: https://openfoamwiki.net/index.php/I...nFOAM_versions __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM

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