“Unable to get working directory” error when using Solve() in script

- June 29, 2022 at 4:12 pm
  
  kramer
  Subscriber
  
  I would like to automate my Mechanical simulation (including the solution process) via a Python script. However, if I type
  Model.Analyses[0].Solution.Solve(True)
  
  in my script (this command can be found in the official scripting help under https://ansyshelp.ansys.com/account/secured?returnurl=/Views/Secured/corp/v221/en/act_script/act_script_examples_solve_track_core.html), I get an error reading "Unable to get working directory". Typing the same command in the shell works fine. Does anyone know a fix? This problem is very annoying since it forces me to always run the analysis manually.
- July 5, 2022 at 12:35 pm
  Aniket
  Ansys Employee
  1. which version are you using? I am assuming it is 2022R1
  2. can you please add a screenshot of your mechanical window and where you are typing this in?
  -Aniket
- August 13, 2022 at 7:53 am
  kramer
  Subscriber
  1. 2022R1 is correct.
  2. See screenshot
- August 30, 2022 at 4:25 pm
  
  Aniket
  Ansys Employee
  
  I am sorry but don't see any error in the shell... and what is the variable "defomationsavepath"?
  -Aniket
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