2023 INSTALLATION GUIDE

RecurDyn is integrated multi-discipline dynamics CAE software based on MFBD (Multi-Flexible Body Dynamics).
RecurDyn consists of RecurDyn/Professional and Toolkits. The Toolkits are divided between Interdisciplinary,
Communicator, and Application Toolkits.
 Contents
2023 INSTALLATION GUIDE ................................................................................................... 1
FLOW CHART FOR USING INSTALLATION GUIDE ............................................................................ 5
CHAPTER 1 - GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................. 6
Roadmap for using this manual ............................................................................... 6
What You Need ........................................................................................................ 6
Installation Process .................................................................................................. 8
Getting Help ............................................................................................................ 8
CHAPTER 2 - UPGRADING RECURDYN ....................................................................................... 9
Installing the Service Pack Version ........................................................................... 9
Upgrading the RecurDyn License Server ................................................................... 9
CHAPTER 3 – CHECKING PRE-REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 10
CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLING FUNCTIONBAY LICENSE SERVER ............................................................ 15
Licensing Control to Automatic Check-In Function ................................................ 19
CHAPTER 5 - INSTALLING RECURDYN ..................................................................................... 20
Starting the Installation .......................................................................................... 20
Preparing to Launch the InstallShield ..................................................................... 20
Licensing, Requirements, Information .................................................................... 22
Installing the Files .................................................................................................. 25
Results of the Installation ...................................................................................... 35
Registration of Licenses ......................................................................................... 37
Install without .NET 3.5 .......................................................................................... 40
Silent Install ........................................................................................................... 41
Silent Uninstall ....................................................................................................... 43
Setting StandAlone Solver ...................................................................................... 43
CHAPTER 6 - CONFIGURING RECURDYN NETWORK SERVER .......................................................... 44
Running RecurDyn on Network Client .................................................................... 50
Modifying Settings on Network Client .................................................................... 51
CHAPTER 7 - CONFIGURING RECURDYN LINUX NETWORK SERVER .................................................. 53
Running RecurDyn on Network Client .................................................................... 61
Modifying Settings on Network Client .................................................................... 62
CHAPTER 8 - USING THREE-SERVER REDUNDANCY..................................................................... 64
Step To Install The Redundant License ................................................................... 65
CHAPTER 9 - FINISHING TOUCHES.......................................................................................... 67
ProcessNet Initialization ......................................................................................... 67
Checking Windows Firewall .................................................................................... 68
CHAPTER 10 - SETTING TOOL .............................................................................................. 69
When to Use ........................................................................................................... 69
Initialization Problems ........................................................................................... 70
Registration Problems ............................................................................................ 71
 ProcessNet Problems ............................................................................................. 72
CHAPTER 11 – NETWORK SIMULATION .................................................................................... 75
Step To Install The Network Simulation .................................................................. 75
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Edition Note
This document describes the installation procedures of RecurDyn 2023.

Revision History
First printed, August 2022
FLOW CHART FOR USING INSTALLATION GUIDE

FLOW CHART FOR USING INSTALLATION GUIDE

Checking
General Process
Pre-Requirements
RecurDyn Server Client Process

Chapter 3

Floating License: Installs on Server Computer

Node-Locked License: Installs on Local Computer

Making RecurDyn To Server

Chapter 4

Chapter 6
Chapter 5
Distribute RecurDyn
NetworkClient.bat

On RecurDyn Server Computer

Run RecurDyn
Automatically setting
and running RecurDyn

On Client Computer

There are two processes for installing RecurDyn as General or RecurDyn Server Client.
They are decided by license type. To see more each chapter’s roadmap in the above flow
chart, refer to Roadmap for using this manual section of Chapter1.

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CHAPTER 1 - GETTING STARTED

This guide explains how to install RecurDyn 2023 in a variety of configurations.

ROADMAP FOR USING THIS MANUAL

The RecurDyn Installation manual contains the following chapters for typical installation.
◼ Chapter 1 – Getting Started
◼ Chapter 2 - Upgrading RecurDyn
◼ Chapter 3 – Checking Pre-Requirements
◼ Chapter 4 – Installing FunctionBay License Server
◼ Chapter 5 – Installing RecurDyn
◼ Chapter 6 - Configuring RecurDyn Network Server
◼ Chapter 7 – Configuring RecurDyn Linux Network Server
◼ Chapter 8 – Using Three-server Redundancy
◼ Chapter 9 – Finishing Touches
◼ Chapter 10 – Setting Tools
◼ Chapter 11 – Network Simulation

The implementation of RecurDyn using a Node-locked License on one computer and a

Floating License running on a server with client installations of RecurDyn requires the
reference of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. To use the RecurDyn program of another
computer connected the end-user computer on the network by using the minimum
storage space requires the reference of Chapter 6 and 7.
Additionally, the implementation of RecurDyn using three-server redundancy requires
the reference of Chapter 8 and to initial ProcessNet, to check Windows Firewall requires
the reference of Chapter 9.

WHAT YOU NEED

◼ Hardware Requirements
Minimum Recommended
CPU 2.4GHz 3.4GHz, Quad Core
Memory (RAM) 8GB 32GB
Free Disk Space 10GB 1TB
Display Adapter OpenGL OpenGL 4.0
Screen Resolution 1280*960 1920*1080
ODD DVD-R (DL) or above

• Recommended OpenGL version

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o RecurDyn minimum OpenGL version required: 4.0

o Graphic problems can occur if a machine’s OpenGL version is lower than

4.0.

o OpenGL version will be detected as 1.1.0 when using the remote desktop
connection.

◼ Supported Operating Systems

Process Type Operating System
Windows 11
Windows 10
Windows 8
Microsoft Windows
X64 Windows Server 2012 R2
64-bit
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2019

• RecurDyn only supports 100% size of apps and text on the display.

◼ System Requirements for license server

Process Type Operating System
Windows 11
Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
X64 Windows Server 2012 R2
64-bit
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008

◼ RecurDyn License File

A license file is required for each RecurDyn installation.

• Please provide the following items for a computer that will act as the
FunctionBay License Server:
o Host Name
o Physical (or MAC) Address
The physical address can be obtained as follows.
▪ From the Start button of Windows, select:
- All Programs
- Accessories
- Command Prompt
▪ Type the command: ipconfig /all
▪ Look for the block of data associated with the Ethernet adapter
used with your Local Area Connection.

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- Look for the line that is labeled Physical Address.

- Copy the number to the right of the colon, six sets of
double digits.
- This is the physical address.
o Technical Contact Name, Phone & E-mail.
▪ Your RecurDyn sales representative will provide a RecurDyn
license file based upon this information.

INSTALLATION PROCESS
1. Send a Purchase Order to your RecurDyn sales representative.

2. Send your computer hardware information to your RecurDyn sales representative.

3. Receive a RecurDyn DVD and RecurDyn license file.

4. Log in using an account with administrative privileges.

5. Install RecurDyn and set up licensing.

6. Start RecurDyn and start up ProcessNet to install the IDE (Integrated Development
Environment).

7. Log out at administrative user.

8. Ready for use by end user.

GETTING HELP
If you have questions or problems installing RecurDyn, review the contents of this
model. For additional help, contact your local FunctionBay representative.

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CHAPTER 2 - UPGRADING RECURDYN

This chapter introduces the general information about upgrading RecurDyn and its
License Server.

INSTALLING THE SERVICE PACK VERSION

When a Service Pack is available as an executable patch (.exe file), then it can be run on
top of the existing version it applies to (including if an older service pack has been
installed). If the service pack is only available as a full installation, however, then the
existing version that it applies to must be uninstalled first before the new service pack
installation is performed (again, including if an older service pack has been installed).

UPGRADING THE RECURDYN LICENSE SERVER

Whenever a new version of RecurDyn has been installed, the existing RecurDyn License
Server should be uninstalled first and the new one should be installed for the new
version of RecurDyn to work properly. The RecurDyn License Server is backwards-
compatible, so that once the new version is installed, it will work for both the new and
old versions of RecurDyn.
The RecurDyn License Server will also have to be upgraded if a new minor release of
RecurDyn has been installed, and the user wants to use a new module that’s been added
in that release. The existing license server will not recognize the request for the new
module type.
If users have further questions as to whether they need to upgrade the license server,
they can contact their local RecurDyn support organization or distributor.

Note: Before uninstalling the existing license server, a backup can be made of the
current license file which resides in the license server’s installation directory (usually
“C:\Program Files\FunctionBay, Inc\FunctionBay License Server”). Then during
installation of the new license server, the user can easily locate the license file.

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CHAPTER 3 – CHECKING PRE-REQUIREMENTS

There are several requisites before RecurDyn installation. Using the Check Pre-
Requirements allows users to confirm whether the requisites are satisfied. If there are
unsatisfied programs the user can install the programs using it.

1. Click the Check Pre-Requirements in the RecurDyn installation program.

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2. The Check Pre-Requirements dialog is shown up, the user can figure out what
programs are required to install RecurDyn.

If some requirements are not checked, press Install button to setup the programs.
Then the installation processes will be executed one by one.

Note1: The use of pre-requirements software in RecurDyn is as follows.

o MS-MPI – RecurDyn/RFlexGen
o .NET Frameworks 3.5 – ProcessNet (VSTA) Package
o .NET Frameworks 4.0 – RecurDyn/Durability
o .NET Frameworks 4.8 – RecurDyn & RecurDyn Post
o VSTA – ProcessNet (VSTA) Package
o VS2019 Redistributable x64 – Compiler used in GUI and Solver as a whole
o VS2017 Redistributable x86 – RecurDyn/DriveTrain (KISSsoft Gear Train)
o VS2010 Redistributable x64 – Solver (TNO)
o VS2010 Redistributable x86 – Solver (TNO)
o VS2008 SP1 Redistributable x64 – ProcessNet (VSTA) Package
o VS2005 SP1 Redistributable x86 – ProcessNet (VSTA) Package
o VS2005 Remote Debugger Light x64 – ProcessNet (VSTA) Package
o Intel onAPI C++ Compiler – General CoSim External Method

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Note2: Problem might occur when installing .NET Framework 3.5 with exe file. It might
not be installed in Windows 10. To install the .NET Framework 3.5, follow the below
processes. Internet connection is necessary in this process.

1. Go to Control Panel – Programs – Turn Windows features on or off.

2. Check .NET Framework 3.5 (include .NET 2.0 and 3.0), select OK, and reboot
your computer if prompted.

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Note3: To install .NET Framework 3.5 follow the below process. You need Windows
Installation Media such as DVD, ISO image or USB.

1. Insert the Windows Installation DVD, or double-click your ISO image, or insert
USB drive, according to what you have.

2. Open 'This PC' and note the drive letter of the Windows installation media.

3. Open Command Prompt as Admin (Press Win + X and click Command Prompt
(Admin)) and type the following command:
Be sure to replace the Y with the drive letter of the Installation media.
Dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /All /Source:Y:\sources\sxs
/LimitAccess

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This will install .NET framework 3.5 in Windows.

Note4: You are using DriveTrain toolkit must have the Window Media Feature Pack
installed on their computer. This has been added as a Requirement in the 2020 version
of KISSsoft. You can download it with link below: https://www.microsoft.com/en-
us/software-download/mediafeaturepack

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CHAPTER 4 - INSTALLING FUNCTIONBAY LICENSE SERVER

A FunctionBay License Server provides licenses for RecurDyn and its modules to any
computer on the network. Licenses are checked out when RecurDyn is launched,
according to the RecurDyn Toolkits Settings. Licenses are checked back in when you exit
RecurDyn.

The FunctionBay License Server software is typically installed on a dedicated server

computer. However, if using Node-Locked Licenses should install the FunctionBay
License Server on a local computer.

1. The Install License Server is installed using the option from the RecurDyn DVD
Installation screen as shown in the figure.

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2. The Destination Location for the FunctionBay License Server must be defined. The
default location is typical for a Windows application.

3. You can choose a different location by clicking Browse.

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4. Click Next to accept the specified directory.

5. A browser window appears. The location of the RecurDyn license file that was
provided by the local RecurDyn sales representative should be set.

6. The License Server files will be copied to the installation directory. If you want to
stop the FunctionBay License Server installation, click the Cancel button.

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7. Click the Finish button and the installation is complete.

8. The Licenser Server software should be running now. You can go to the Program
Folder of the FunctionBay License Server (accessed from the Start button, then
selecting All Programs) and run the FLEXlm Utility to check the status of the License
Server.

• The directory of log file is C:\ProgramData\FunctionBay, Inc\FunctionBay License

Server.

9. The FLEXlm Utility provides capabilities to start and stop the License Server, as well
as perform diagnostics. The FLEXlm End Users Guide provides valuable information
about the License Server.

Note1: Using the license server version offered with the RecurDyn version is required.
◼ If you use the previous license server version, it might have some problems to
confirm the RecurDyn license.

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Note2: The default port number in the license file supported from FunctionBay is 11800.
If other services are stopped by starting FunctionBay License Server, they maybe use
same port number. To resolve it, we recommend specifying port number in the SERVER
line for FunctionBay License Server.

LICENSING CONTROL TO AUTOMATIC CHECK-IN FUNCTION

This feature is a feature that returns the license if you do not use the toolkit during
specific time.
This function can be activated by setting the system environment variable. Setting the
'FBLMD_AUTO_CHECK_IN_MAXIMUM_TIME_MINUTE' variable as shown below will activate
the function.

If the function is successfully activated, you can check the log window as shown below.

The function is set up in minutes, and if the value is less than 0, the function is
deactivated.

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CHAPTER 5 - INSTALLING RECURDYN

STARTING THE INSTALLATION
1. Log on to the computer using an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Insert the RecurDyn DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. The RecurDyn installation
program should automatically begin to run, bring up the window shown in the
figure.

3. Select Install RecurDyn to begin the installation.

Tip: If the RecurDyn installation window does not appear:

◼ Go to the top level of the RecurDyn DVD and double-click on the AutoRun.exe icon.
Then start from step #3.
◼ If the above approach does not work, go into the RecurDyn directory on the DVD and
double-click on the setup.exe icon. Continue with the instructions below.

PREPARING TO LAUNCH THE INSTALLSHIELD

1. The following window appears. Select a language option and click the Next button.

2. Notification is given that the InstallShield wizard is being prepared. The window will
put itself away after the wizard preparation is complete.

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3. The InstallShield is launched. Click the Next button to continue.

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LICENSING, REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION

1. The license agreement is presented. If you accept the terms of the agreement, click
the corresponding option.

2. The Next button will no longer be grayed out. Click the Next button to continue.

3. The computer hardware and software system requirements are presented. This
information is also provided in Chapter 1 of this manual.

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4. Click the Next button to continue.

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5. The User Name and Company Name are requested.

6. Fill in the information and click the Next button to continue.

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INSTALLING THE FILES

1. The first step is to specify the location of the RecurDyn installation directory. The
default location is typical for a Windows application.

2. You can choose a different location by clicking Browse.

3. Click Next to accept the specified directory.

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4. The RecurDyn installation offers two setup types. To use the Complete type which is
the default is recommended to user. Click Next to accept the setup type.

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5. Program Folder can be customized. This is the folder that RecurDyn appears in,
under the All Programs list. Click Next to accept the Program Folder.

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6. The RecurDyn files will be installed. A status bar will show the progress. The window
is put away when all the files are loaded.

7. Note that the installation window for pre-requirement softwares will appear as
shown in the figure.

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Note1: Pre-requirement software installed during RecurDyn installation includes .NET

3.5 and Visual studio redistributable packages. However, some users do not want to
install .NET 3.5 and Visual studio redistributable packages that have ended support. A
Install_Preference.dat file has been added to the packaging file to assist these users.
(This file can be opened using a text editor.)
In this file, there is a line "Use Redistributable Package that is Out of Service = True". In
this line, you can install RecurDyn without installing the redistributable packages that
have ended support and .NET 3.5 by changing the True keyword to False as follows:
◼ Use Redistributable Package that is Out of Service= False

Note2: When RecurDyn is installed with the keyword of this function set to False, the
following functions cannot be used.
◼ ProcessNet using VSTA
◼ TNO

Note3: This function is available only when the full version is installed.

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8. A new window will appear when all files are installed. Click the Finish button to
acknowledge the completion of the file installation. With checking Open What’s New
option, you can see What’s New document.

9. After finishing the installation, RecurDyn License Manager will appear. Refer to
Registration of License.

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Note: At the end of the installation, RecurDyn License Manager window opens for your
convenience. However, some users do not need to do this. A Install_Preference.dat file
has been added to the packaging file to assist these users. (This file can be opened
using a text editor.)
In this file, there is a line "License Manager Execution Automatically = True". In this line,
you cannot open RecurDyn License Manager window from opening by changing the True
keyword to False as follows:
◼ License Manager Execution Automatically = False

Note: Installation Maintenance

You can enter the maintenance mode of setup after RecurDyn has been installed. You
can Modify, Repair or Remove the RecurDyn.

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◼ Modify: Install the selected Feature, uninstall the unselected Feature and no
changes if the feature selection status is same as the installation.
◼ Repair: Reinstall the Features that were selected during the installation.
◼ Remove: Uninstall all installed Features.

Note: At the end of the installation, there is a function to copy folders and files defined
by the user. Create a folder named by “Copy Folder” where Setup.exe is located. And put
the files to be copied inside the Copy Folder. After installation, the files in the Copy
Folder are copied to the install directory.

Example
Define Copy Folder where Setup.exe is located and put files as shown in the figure
below.

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In the preceding figure, ProgramSettings.xml is an existing file and the file has the path
of online help. We change the html path like bellow figures for testing.

◼ XML file is defined as below. Change the path of Official online help for testing.

After the installation is finished, user can see that the files in the Copy Folder are copied
to the appropriate location.

◼ Check if the files have copied in that location.

◼ Check the ProgramSettings.xml file has been modified.

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If there are files that need to registration among the copied files, a file named
“Registry_Batch.dat” is create where setup.exe is located. Enter the file name and
registration command as shown in the picture below and save it, and it will
automatically find and register it in the install directory where the copy process is
completed.

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RESULTS OF THE INSTALLATION

1. A RecurDyn icon will appear on the screen.

Tip: If the RecurDyn icon appears as a generic icon, place the cursor in the
background of the installation window, click the right mouse button and select
Refresh from the pop-up menu.

2. Additional information is available with the RecurDyn installation. The Program

Folder contains a set of documents:

3.

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a. Release Note - Description of the enhancements made to the current version of

RecurDyn.

b. Theoretical Manual – Detailed information about the theory used in RecurDyn

and RecurDyn application toolkits.

c. Tutorials – Training document for RecurDyn. The support material for tutorials in
found in the following RecurDyn installation directory.

C:\Program Files\FunctionBay, Inc\<RecurDyn Version>\Help\Tutorials

d. RecurDyn Help - Description of functions for using RecurDyn.

e. ProcessNet Help- Description of functions for using ProcessNet of RecurDyn.

4. The USUB folder contains example RecurDyn user subroutines. The DP_Study folder
contains a Design Parameter example, and the Examples folder contains a variety of
RecurDyn example models.

5. If you are asked to reboot your computer, you can do it immediately or after you set
up the licensing on the computer. Then your computer system will reboot, or you
can start registration process

6. Add the environment variable is “FBLMD_LICENSE_TCP_TIMEOUT”. The license is

returned within the set time when RecurDyn cannot communicate with license
server. The default is 600 sec.

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REGISTRATION OF LICENSES
To register licenses, you can use a license file by selecting one of two types as On
Premise or Cloud.
◼ On Premise is to run RecurDyn when a license file enables a License Server
somewhere on the network. So, you should install FunctionBay License Server on
the License Server computer before registering the license.
◼ Cloud is that a set of valid user ID and password is needed. In this case, Internet
should be connected and there is no need to install any local license server for
connection. This service is available only for users who contracted Cloud license
server service with official RecurDyn dealers. For more information, please
contact RecurDyn dealers through (https://functionbay.com/en/contact-form).

1. You can access the RecurDyn License Manager from the Windows Start menu from
the FunctionBay folder.
Note:
o If you log in using a Standard User account (not an administrator account),
then the RecurDyn License Manager must be run using standard user
privileges. In other words, do not run the RecurDyn License Manager using
Administrator Privileges. The RecurDyn License Manager requires the same
privilege level as the account that will be used to run RecurDyn.

2. The RecurDyn License Manager window appears.

On Premise

a. Click Add button to add a row to the table.

b. Enter the License Server name in the License column when the using a Floating
License.

c. Click OK button in the RecurDyn License Manager window.

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Note: Multiple license servers can be registered. However, regardless of the order
in which they are registered, the license is obtained first from the server where
the connection was successful before. If you want the licenses to be imported in
the registered order, check Fixed Order.

Cloud

a. Enter the ID and Password.

b. Click OK button in the RecurDyn License Manager window.

3. An alert box appears to indicate that the license was registered successfully.

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4. In RecurDyn License Manager, you can set the license for 3rd party supported in
RecurDyn.

a. Click 3rd Party button to add a row to the table.

b. Select the Product Name option to use.

c. Other options are same with RecurDyn.

When you register with the Floating License, you must make sure that you
have used the correct License Server name and the License Server is
operating properly before you execute RecurDyn.

If the server or your network is not operating properly, you will see an error
message. You then click the Cancel button, make sure the server and
network are operating correctly, and restart RecurDyn.

Note: The RecurDyn License refer to an Environment Variable of windows system

properties.
◼ If you finish to set a license using the RecurDyn License Manager, an
Environment Variable including a Variable Name and a Variable Value will be
created as User variables.
◼ The Variable Name is FBLMD_LICENSE_FILE.
◼ The Variable Value will be set to the license name what you set using the
RecurDyn License Manager.

◼ The environment variable is set in User Variable. So, RecurDyn License Manager
should be executed for each user account.

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◼ If you want the license information to be shared for all users, delete the
information in the User Variable and enter the environment variable in the
System Variable.

INSTALL WITHOUT .NET 3.5

In Windows 8 and 10, .NET 3.5 is not installed by default. Some companies prohibit the
installation of .NET 3.5 which is Pre-Requirement of RecurDyn. For this case, RecurDyn
installation supports the installation without .NET 3.5. However, you cannot use
ProcessNet (VSTA) in this case. To install RecurDyn without .NET 3.5, follow the below
process.

1. Without .NET 3.5, in the start of installation, you will be given the warning dialog as
below. To install RecurDyn without .NET 3.5, click ‘No’.

2. The following dialog appears.

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3. Click ‘Yes’ to install without .NET 3.5. Keep in mind that you cannot use ProcessNet
(VSTA) in this case.

SILENT INSTALL
Silent installations are installations that run without an end-user interface. If you want
your installation to run silently, follow the below process.

1. Change the name of the file setup_install.iss to setup.iss.

2. Open the Install_Preference.dat file and change the value of License Manager
Execution Automatically to False

3. Check if the UserName, CompanyName and Destination Folder(szDir) from setup.iss

file has right value. You can change those values.

4. Execute setup.exe file with command-line argument ‘-s’. You can make shortcut of
setup.exe file and add ‘-s’ at the end of Target Path.

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5. After Silent Install, you may have to register the license information manually at
License Manager (…\Bin\LicMgr.exe).

Note
You can use silent install without changing the file name of iss file with custom
command-line below.
Setup.exe /s /f1"C:\Temp\Setup_install.iss"
(Path of iss file should be changed to correct value.)

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SILENT UNINSTALL
1. Change the name of the file setup_uninstall.iss to setup.iss.

2. Execute setup.exe file with command-line argument ‘-s’.

3. After Silent Uninstall, it may be required to restart the computer to complete the
uninstallation process.

Note
You can use silent install without changing the file name of iss file with custom
command-line below.
Setup.exe /s /f1"C:\Temp\Setup_uninstall.iss"
(Path of iss file should be changed to correct value.)

SETTING STANDALONE SOLVER

Stand Alone Solver is the solver that run analysis without UI. If user want to use solver
only using solver files, follow the below process.

1. “VS2010 Redistributable” and “VS2019 Redistributable” are required to use the

Standalone Solver. If the redistributable packages are not installed, please install it.

2. Copy solver related folder “<InstallDir>\Bin\Solver” from the PC where RecurDyn is

installed to the PC where the Standalone Solver will be used. If you use CoLink,
please also copy “<InstallDir>\Bin\Addin\Julia” folder too.

3. Register slvcore.dll and convert.dll files using regsvr32.exe with custom command-
line below.
“regsvr32 SlvCore.dll” & “regsvr32 Conver.dll” (Administrator right is needed.)

4. Set License on Environment variables.

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CHAPTER 6 - CONFIGURING RECURDYN NETWORK SERVER

The RecurDyn Network Server version is to use the RecurDyn program of another
computer connected the end-user computer on the network by using the minimum
storage space. So, using a Floating License is recommended.

Before starting this step, you should install RecurDyn on the Network Server
computer.

1. Log on to the computer using an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Insert the RecurDyn DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. The RecurDyn installation
program should automatically begin to run, bring up the window shown in the
figure.

3. Select configure RecurDyn Network Server to begin the setting.

Tip: If the RecurDyn installation window does not appear:

◼ Go to the top level of the RecurDyn DVD and double-click on the AutoRun.exe
icon.
◼ Then start from step #4.

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4. Click Next button in following dialog box.

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5. Pre-requirement Software setup files are copied in the following path:

C:\Program Files (x64)\FunctionBay, Inc\<RecurDyn Version>\Install

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6. The RecurDyn License Manager window appears.

a. Click the Add button to add a row to the table.

b. Select the Type option as Server Name. (Refer to License Registration in Chapter
3.)

c. Click the OK button in the RecurDyn License Manager window

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7. The Toolkit Configuration Tool window appears.

a. Check the desired toolkits option to use in RecurDyn.

b. Click the OK button in the Toolkit Configuration Tool window.

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• Load
Load the toolkit related DLLs when RecurDyn starts.
The License Control displays the Toolkit License. User can turn the license ON / OFF.

• Check
Load the toolkit related License when RecurDyn starts.
The License Control did not display the Toolkit License. User cannot turn the license ON /
OFF.

8. The RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file will be created as shown in the figure. This file is
located in the following file path:
C:/Program Files/FunctionBay, Inc/<RecurDyn
Version>/NetworkServer/NetworkClient

9. Distribute RecurDynNetworkClient.bat to the Network Client computer.

If RecurDyn version is updated, you should configure RecurDyn Network Server

about the upgraded RecurDyn again. Then the RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file is
redistributed.

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RUNNING RECURDYN ON NETWORK CLIENT

You should get the RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file from the Network Server computer. It
must be run as Administrator at least once, because RecurDyn needs the pre-
requirement software and some settings.
The Network Client computer must have permission to access the Network Server
computer.

1. Double click the RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file.

If the Network Client computer does not have permission, input the user name which
includes domain name and password.

Example) Domain Name\User Name

2. The batch file will check the pre-requirement software.

If there is nothing, it will be installed automatically.

3. After installing the pre-requirement software, the batch file will set the registry key
about RecurDyn, License and VSTA configuration.

4. Then, RecurDyn will be executed automatically.

5. After once running as Administrator, shortcut is created on all user Desktop folders.
The user can run RecurDyn as clicking shortcut.

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MODIFYING SETTINGS ON NETWORK CLIENT

You can use RecurDynNetworkClient.bat without modification. But, if you want to
change settings on the Network Client Computer, refer to the following directions.

• Change the Mapped Drive.

Default Mapped Drive is Y. You can change the Mapped Drive.

• Modify selected toolkits on the Network Server.

1) Copy the SetToolkitConf.bat to the Network Client Computer from the
Network Server Computer.

SetToolkitConf.bat and RecurDynNetworkClient.bat should have a same

folder. (Move SetToolkitConf.bat to the folder included
RecurDynNetworkClient.bat.)
C:/Program Files/FunctionBay, Inc/<RecurDyn
Version>/NetworkServer/SetToolkitConf.bat

2) Edit the toolkit lists in the SetToolkitConf.bat.

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3) Add command allowing to “CALL SetToolkitConf.bat” or delete “REM” into the

SetToolkitConf.bat.

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CHAPTER 7 - CONFIGURING RECURDYN LINUX NETWORK

SERVER
The RecurDyn Linux Network Server version is to use the RecurDyn program of Linux
network server connected the end-user computer on the network by using the minimum
storage space. So, using a Floating License is recommended.

There are some preparations before starting this step. There should be Linux
Network Server and Installer Computer. Installer Computer is used for
configuring the RecurDyn on the Linux Network Server. You should install
RecurDyn on Installer Computer before starting this step. Also, Installer
Computer should be able to access the target folder of Network Server where
RecurDyn should be installed.

1. Log on to the Installer computer using an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Insert the RecurDyn DVD into your DVD-ROM drive. The RecurDyn installation
program should automatically begin to run, bring up the window shown in the
figure.

3. Click Linux toggle button at the bottom of the dialog.

4. Select Configure RecurDyn Linux Network Server to begin the setting.

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Tip: If the RecurDyn installation window does not appear:

◼ Go to the top level of the RecurDyn DVD and double-click on the AutoRun.exe
icon.
◼ Then start from step #4.

5. Click Next button in following dialog box.

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6. Enter the Linux Host PC Name, RecurDyn Folder Name, Common Folder Name in the
following dialog box.

7. Click OK if the following folders are shared, accessible and are where RecurDyn is to
be installed.

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8. Pre-requirement Software setup files are copied in the following path :

<Installer Computer InstallDir>\Install

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9. The RecurDyn License Manager window appears.

A. Click the Add button to add a row to the table.
B. Select the Type option as Server Name. (Refer to License Registration in Chapter
3.)
C. Click the OK button in the RecurDyn License Manager window.

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10. The Toolkit Configuration Tool window appears.

a. Check the desired toolkits option to use in RecurDyn.
b. Click the OK button in the Toolkit Configuration Tool window.

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• Load
Load the toolkit related DLLs when RecurDyn starts.
The License Control displays the Toolkit License. User can turn the license ON / OFF.

• Check
Load the toolkit related License when RecurDyn starts.
The License Control did not display the Toolkit License. User cannot turn the license ON /
OFF.

11. After installer creates necessary batch files, it copies the RecurDyn and Common
folder to the user designated shared folder from Step 5. It copies the RecurDyn
folder which is 7GB+. Therefore, it might take several minutes.

12. The RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file will be created as shown in the figure. This file is
located in the following file path :
<Installer Computer InstallDir>\NetworkServer/NetworkClient
<Network Server InstallDir>\NetworkServer/NetworkClient

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13. Distribute RecurDynNetworkClient.bat to the Network Client computer.

If RecurDyn version is updated, you should configure RecurDyn Network Server

about the upgraded RecurDyn again. Then the RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file is
redistributed.

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RUNNING RECURDYN ON NETWORK CLIENT

You should get the RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file from the Network Server computer. It
must be run as Administrator at least once, because RecurDyn needs the pre-
requirement software and some settings.
The Network Client computer must have permission to access the Network Server
computer.

1. Double click the RecurDynNetworkClient.bat file.

If the Network Client computer does not have permission, input the user name which
includes domain name and password.

Example) Domain Name\User Name

2. The batch file will check the pre-requirement software.

If there is nothing, it will be installed automatically.

3. After installing the pre-requirement software, the batch file will set the registry key
about RecurDyn, License and VSTA configuration.

4. Then, RecurDyn will be executed automatically.

5. After once running as Administrator, shortcut is created on all user Desktop folders.
The user can run RecurDyn as clicking shortcut.

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MODIFYING SETTINGS ON NETWORK CLIENT

You can use RecurDynNetworkClient.bat without modification. But, if you want to
change settings on the Network Client Computer, refer to the following directions.

• Change the Mapped Drive.

Default Mapped Drive is Y. You can change the Mapped Drive.

• Modify selected toolkits on the Network Server.

1) Copy the SetToolkitConf.bat to the Network Client Computer from the

Network Server Computer.

SetToolkitConf.bat and RecurDynNetworkClient.bat should have a same

folder. (Move SetToolkitConf.bat to the folder included
RecurDynNetworkClient.bat.)
C:/Program Files/FunctionBay, Inc/<RecurDyn
Version>/NetworkServer/SetToolkitConf.bat

2) Edit the toolkit lists in the SetToolkitConf.bat.

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3) Add command allowing to “CALL SetToolkitConf.bat” or delete “REM” into the

SetToolkitConf.bat.

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CHAPTER 8 - USING THREE-SERVER REDUNDANCY

The License Servers send messages periodically to each other to make sure at least two
servers running and communicating. A pair of servers is configured when at least two of
the three license servers are running and communicating with each other.
The License Servers are distinguished as either primary, secondary, or tertiary. Also, one
License Server is specified as the master (m) and is responsible for providing licenses to
use RecurDyn, recording information into the debug log, and recording information into
the report log. If the master is not responded, another License Server is specified the
master.

◼ In the first right figure, the

primary License Server is the
master. When the user’s
computer sends a checkout
request for a license, the
master responds and then
provides the license to use
RecurDyn.

◼ In the second right figure, the

secondary License Server is
the master. Because the
primary License Server which
was specified as the master is
not responded, the secondary
License Server becomes the
master.
The tertiary server can never
be the master. If both primary and secondary license servers are not responded,
licenses are no longer provided to use RecurDyn. The master will not provide
licenses although at least two license servers try to be running and
communicating.

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STEP TO INSTALL THE REDUNDANT LICENSE

1. Set up the redundant license in the each three-server computers.

(Chapter 4 explains to install the License Server.)

2. Click the RecurDyn License Manager. The RecurDyn License Manager window
appears as the following figure.

3. Select the Type option as Server Name.

4. Enter three servers installed as the following figure.

The user should input the port number in the license file before setting up the
redundant license. The following is an example of the license file configured for three-
server redundancy.

Host ID Physical Address TCP/IP Port Number

Server1 001122334455 11800
Server2 223344550011 11800
Server3 554433221100 11800

And the user should enter the three servers installed in the RecurDyn License Manager
window as the right example.

If the above process is failed, please refer to the below section.

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If the installation of the redundant license is failed, please check the Windows Firewall
in Control Panel. (Start->Settings->Control Panel->Windows Firewall) or (Start-
>Settings->Control Panel->Security Center->Windows Firewall)
1. Make sure the radio button and select the Off option.
2. Press the Browse button.
3. Find the FunctionBay License Server folder.
4. Add ‘fblmd.exe’ and ‘lmgrd.exe’
5. Click the OK button.

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CHAPTER 9 - FINISHING TOUCHES

PROCESSNET INITIALIZATION
While all files were extracted from the RecurDyn DVD during the installation steps of the
previous chapters, an installation step remains. ProcessNet is a custom application
environment with software components that are installed the first time that the ProcessNet
Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is opened after RecurDyn is installed.
Therefore, ProcessNet should be opened at the time of installation while administrative
user privileges are available.

1. To enter the Integrated Development Environment (IDE),

from the ProcessNet menu, select ProcessNet IDE as
shown in the figure.

2. A small window appears that tells you that RecurDyn is

Initializing ProcessNet. It may take a few minutes to
perform the entire initialization process because this is
the first time that the ProcessNet IDE is used after the
RecurDyn installation. Later the end user will find that the initialization takes 10 to 15
seconds. The small window puts itself away when the initialization is complete.

3. A new window appears with the heading ProcessNet – RecurDyn, as shown below.

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4. RecurDyn is now ready to for use with account without administrative privileges as well
as with administrative privileges.

CHECKING WINDOWS FIREWALL

Windows Firewall is turned on by default. Some adjustments are needed in the case that
the Firewall is activated on the FunctionBay License Server computer in order for the
licensing to occur properly.

1. Please go to Windows Firewall. (Start->Settings-

>Control Panel->Windows Firewall) or (Start-
>Settings->Control Panel->Security Center-
>Windows Firewall)

2. Please Go to Change notification Settings. It is

likely that the Firewall is On, as is shown in the
figure.

3. The “lmgrd.exe” and vendor “demon files” MUST

be added in the “Programs and Service” list of
Exception of Windows Firewall. Our vendor demon
files are “fblmd.exe” for V7 or V8.

4. If window 8 or 10, click “allow a program or

feature through Windows Firewall” and click Allow
another program.

5. Browse “lmgrd.exe” and vendor “demon files” in

the License Server installation directory. Our
vendor demon files are “fblmd.exe” for V7 or V8.
*Each lmgrd.exe should be added.

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CHAPTER 10 - SETTING TOOL

WHEN TO USE
Problems may occur after successful installation of RecurDyn. You can use Setting Tool to
solve some of the basic issues. This tool can solve about 3 types of problem. The location
of this tool is in Utility folder which is subdirectory of Binary in installation directory
(<InstallPath>\Bin\Utility). We put this tool in shortcut to improve accessibility. The
information below will provide you with a more detailed overview of this tool.

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INITIALIZATION PROBLEMS
You can use this option to initialize User Settings and License Information.

1. User Settings Folder

a. You can use this option to delete dump files which are created when RecurDyn
crashes. RecurDyn saves these dump files in User Setting folder.

b. You can use this option to initialize the location of Tool Bar and customized layout.
(In this case, you must use it with User Settings Registry Key option.)

2. User Settings Registry Key

a. You can use this option to initialize Toolkit Configuration.

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b. You can use this option to initialize the location of Tool Bar and customized layout.
(In this case, you must use it with User Settings Folder option.)

3. User Settings License Information

a. You can use this option to delete all your license information registered in RecurDyn
License Manager.

REGISTRATION PROBLEMS
You can use this option to solve registration issues by re-register some of registries
related to RecurDyn.

1. Solver

a. You can use this option when RecurDyn tab is disappeared in RecurDyn Model file
properties.

2. RecurDyn Tab of *.rdyn (*.rdx) Properties

a. You can use this option when RecurDyn tab is disappeared in RecurDyn Model file
properties.

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3. Open *.rdyn (*.rdx) File Using Target Version

a. You can use this option to open *.rdyn and *.rdx file with target version.

4. KISSsoft COM

a. KISSsoft is used in RecurDyn/DriveTrain toolkit. When the KISSsoft COM fail message
is appears during the analysis, you can use this option.

5. CoLink

a. You can use this option to register CoLink.

6. Open *.clk File Using Target Version

a. You can use this option to open *.clk file with target version.

PROCESSNET PROBLEMS
You can use this option when ProcessNet related problems occur.

1. VSTA Initialize

a. You can use this option when ProcessNet is not working because information
registered to VSTA Host is not correct about RecurDyn.

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2. Template Project

a. You can use this option to initialize VSTA Template Project to Default state.

3. Assembly Registration

a. You can use this option when ProcessNet is not working because registration of
ProcessNet Assembly is failed

4. VSTA Project List in Run Dialog

a. You can use this option to clear the VSTA project list in Run dialog. Also, you can use
this option when ProcessNet is not working with below error message.

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Note
RecurDyn must be turned off for below options to work properly.
• User Settings Folder
• User Settings Registry Key
• VSTA Initialize
• Template Project
• VSTA Project List in Run Dialog

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CHAPTER 11 – NETWORK SIMULATION

Existing simulations could be simulated through the UI or batch command. In order to
run multiple simulations on one PC at the same time, the Simulation Manager was utilized,
and it is improved to enable more efficient execution than using the batch command.
However, this also had a limitation of being executed on one machine. To overcome this
limitation, a function called network simulation that enables distributed simulation of the
network was implemented. The network simulation runs the simulation on multiple PCs
and helps to obtain more efficient and faster simulation results.

STEP TO INSTALL THE NETWORK SIMULATION

1. The Install Network Simulation is installed using the option from the RecurDyn DVD
Installation screen as shown in the figure.

2. You can choose a different location by clicking Browse.

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3. Follow the instructions and click next to proceed. In Setup Type, there are three
installation options, and set the type according to the purpose.

A. Complete: Install all components

B. Coordinator: Install only the Coordinator

C. Agent + Solver: Install agent and standalone solver required for simulation

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4. Check once again the components to be installed according to the selected Type.

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5. After confirming the installation path and clicking Next, the installation starts. When
the installation is finished, the completion screen appears as shown below.

6. When the installation is complete, you can check it in the Start menu.

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