Main Controller Settings

File: OptionsMain Controller

This dialog will cover the installation and the setup of the main controller, used for distributed computing and for MPI.

Server Name or IP address

Enter the address of a running CST Main Controller. IP address is also accepted. Please note, that in case of a node-locked license, the CST Main Controller must run on the same computer as the front-end.

Port:

Enter the TCP port of the CST Main Controller.

Local host information

This list is for information purposes only. It displays your local host name and your local IP addresses. Sometimes the computer has more than one network card connected to different sub networks so that more than one IP address is available.

OK

The settings will be saved.

Cancel

Closes this dialog box without performing any further action.

Help

Shows this help text.

Note: The setting for the CST Main Controller is stored on a per user basis. It is possible to define additional main controller per project.

See also

Distributed Computing Overview , Main Controller per project