[OpenFOAM.com] v1906 for Windows 10- how to modify the source code

gian93 · January 3, 2020, 12:04

I just downloaded OpenFoam v1906 for Windows 10. I've installed it successfully on my WLS. I can run tutorials and other simple cases. What I would really like to do is to be able to modify the source code, add boundary condition and so on. Is this possible using WSL and of OpenFoam v1906 for Windows 10 ? The first problem that I've encountered is that rootfs foleder , where is built OpenFOAM, is not accessible via WSL (permission denied).
Please give me an help to manage to access and modify the source code.
thanks in advance

tonnykz · January 3, 2020, 23:57

Hi, Giovanni,
I don't really know the answer to your question. But I also once installed OpenFOAM on Windows 10 through WSL, but dealing with text files was not straightforward, so I switched to Ubuntu 18.04. Anything is much more convenient in it.
Best regards,
Tonnykz

gian93 · January 4, 2020, 10:07

I cannot change OS and install openFoam natively on ubuntu. The only thing i can do is install it through WSL. Anyone can help?

tonnykz · January 5, 2020, 20:36

Giovanni,
I would suggest to learn how to install dualboot Ubuntu alongside yours already installed windows.
Apart from that you will have to learn a lot yourself (user guides, tutorials, internet, etc.).
Good luck,
Best regards,
Tonnykz

gian93 · January 30, 2020, 04:59

problem solved: simply follow the instruction for of7 (ubuntu 1804) on openFoam wiki page.Standard source code works also on windows WSL.
I hope it will help for someone.

January 3, 2020, 12:04	v1906 for Windows 10- how to modify the source code	#1
gian93 Member giovanni Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 9	I just downloaded OpenFoam v1906 for Windows 10. I've installed it successfully on my WLS. I can run tutorials and other simple cases. What I would really like to do is to be able to modify the source code, add boundary condition and so on. Is this possible using WSL and of OpenFoam v1906 for Windows 10 ? The first problem that I've encountered is that rootfs foleder , where is built OpenFOAM, is not accessible via WSL (permission denied). Please give me an help to manage to access and modify the source code. thanks in advance

January 30, 2020, 04:59		#5
gian93 Member giovanni Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 9	problem solved: simply follow the instruction for of7 (ubuntu 1804) on openFoam wiki page.Standard source code works also on windows WSL. I hope it will help for someone. HPE likes this.

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January 3, 2020, 23:57		#2
tonnykz Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 10	Hi, Giovanni, I don't really know the answer to your question. But I also once installed OpenFOAM on Windows 10 through WSL, but dealing with text files was not straightforward, so I switched to Ubuntu 18.04. Anything is much more convenient in it. Best regards, Tonnykz

January 4, 2020, 10:07		#3
gian93 Member giovanni Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 50 Rep Power: 9	I cannot change OS and install openFoam natively on ubuntu. The only thing i can do is install it through WSL. Anyone can help?

January 5, 2020, 20:36		#4
tonnykz Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 10	Giovanni, I would suggest to learn how to install dualboot Ubuntu alongside yours already installed windows. Apart from that you will have to learn a lot yourself (user guides, tutorials, internet, etc.). Good luck, Best regards, Tonnykz