[OpenFOAM.org] OpenFOAM Downloading & Installing

T_Portolon · December 26, 2011, 00:03

Hi everyone,

I'm trying to download the OpenFOAM software, for Linux Unbuntu.
I already have downloaded the Linux operating system, but I didn't install it yet.

Do I need to install Unbuntu before downloading OpenFOAM?

Thanks in Advance,

Tiago

wyldckat · December 26, 2011, 10:55

Greetings Tiago,

I suppose you are currently using Windows and this was why you posted your question on this part of the forum.

Anyway, most of the instructions are meant to be used directly on the Linux box. Only the following instructions can easily be done by previously downloading OpenFOAM: http://www.openfoam.org/download/source.php
All other instructions require some more fiddling, so it will depend on your objectives.

You might also want to try installing Ubuntu in a virtual machine instead: http://www.openfoam.com/resources/windows.php - this way you can postpone risking the loss of valuable information due to an Ubuntu installation gone wrong

Although with Ubuntu's Wubi, this shouldn't happen so easily.

Also, depending on your objectives, you might also want to try out blueCFD-SingleCore, which works directly on Windows: http://code.google.com/p/bluecfd-singlecore/

Best regards,
Bruno

[Moderator note: Moved the thread to the correct forum ~6 years later.]

T_Portolon · December 26, 2011, 11:15

Thanks Bruno,

Actually, I want to learn a little bit about OpenFOAM. I'm a begginer user of CFD softwares (Ansys Fluent and ICEM CFD).

Installing Unbuntu on a virtual machine is a good idea, so I'll try to do it.

Thanks,

Tiago

Elham · March 2, 2018, 04:33

Dear Bruno,

I cannot download openFoam-2.3.1, 2.4.0, 2.3.x. I actually cannot enter to
http://downloads.sourceforge.net at all. Is there any other alternative source for download?

Regards,

Elham

wyldckat · March 2, 2018, 06:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elham

Dear Bruno,

I cannot download openFoam-2.3.1, 2.4.0, 2.3.x. I actually cannot enter to
http://downloads.sourceforge.net at all. Is there any other alternative source for download?

Regards,

Elham

Quick answer: You will have to download and build from source code from the respective git repositories:

SF.net is currently in maintenance. You can follow their status here: https://twitter.com/sfnet_ops

December 26, 2011, 00:03	OpenFOAM Downloading & Installing	#1
T_Portolon New Member Tiago Portolon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 11 Rep Power: 15	Hi everyone, I'm trying to download the OpenFOAM software, for Linux Unbuntu. I already have downloaded the Linux operating system, but I didn't install it yet. Do I need to install Unbuntu before downloading OpenFOAM? Thanks in Advance, Tiago

December 26, 2011, 10:55		#2
wyldckat Retired Super Moderator Bruno Santos Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 10,981 Blog Entries: 45 Rep Power: 128	Greetings Tiago, I suppose you are currently using Windows and this was why you posted your question on this part of the forum. Anyway, most of the instructions are meant to be used directly on the Linux box. Only the following instructions can easily be done by previously downloading OpenFOAM: http://www.openfoam.org/download/source.php All other instructions require some more fiddling, so it will depend on your objectives. You might also want to try installing Ubuntu in a virtual machine instead: http://www.openfoam.com/resources/windows.php - this way you can postpone risking the loss of valuable information due to an Ubuntu installation gone wrong Although with Ubuntu's Wubi, this shouldn't happen so easily. Also, depending on your objectives, you might also want to try out blueCFD-SingleCore, which works directly on Windows: http://code.google.com/p/bluecfd-singlecore/ Best regards, Bruno [Moderator note: Moved the thread to the correct forum ~6 years later.] __________________ OpenFOAM: FAQ \| Getting started Forum: How to get help, to post code/output and forum guide Read this before sending me PM Last edited by wyldckat; March 2, 2018 at 06:17. Reason: see "Moderator note:"

March 2, 2018, 04:33	problem accessing to sourceforge.net	#4
Elham Senior Member Elham Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 184 Rep Power: 17	Dear Bruno, I cannot download openFoam-2.3.1, 2.4.0, 2.3.x. I actually cannot enter to http://downloads.sourceforge.net at all. Is there any other alternative source for download? Regards, Elham

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December 26, 2011, 11:15		#3
T_Portolon New Member Tiago Portolon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Brazil Posts: 11 Rep Power: 15	Thanks Bruno, Actually, I want to learn a little bit about OpenFOAM. I'm a begginer user of CFD softwares (Ansys Fluent and ICEM CFD). Installing Unbuntu on a virtual machine is a good idea, so I'll try to do it. Thanks, Tiago