ANSYS Fluent error reading .cas file

[Tallus Bryne]

This is my first time using ansys Fluent, and I am trying to follow this tutorial for modeling a heat exchanger under various conditions. I have been provided with a "Case 1 Mesh" file of the extension type .cas which is to be used in our simulation involving several or one heating element(s) within a channel of running water. When I open ansys and try to read the file I receive the following error:

Error: Invalid section id: %*¥
Error Object: #f

Error: Error reading "\XXXXXX\XXX\XXX\1squareheater.cas".
Error Object: #f

The tutorial simply states that a "window should appear" and the corresponding image shows the fluent window after the mesh has already been displayed. I feel that I'm probably doing something wrong here. Any help from the more ansys experienced would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Achy47]

Hi there,

First of all, welcome to using Ansys Fluent! It can be a bit overwhelming at first, but with some practice and guidance, you'll get the hang of it.

Based on the error you received, it seems like there may be an issue with the file itself. Have you tried checking the file to make sure it is not corrupted or missing any information? Also, make sure that the file is saved in the correct format for Fluent (such as .cas or .msh).

If the file seems to be fine, it could also be an issue with the version of Ansys you are using. Make sure that the version is compatible with the tutorial you are following. Additionally, double check that you are following all the steps correctly and in the correct order.

If the issue persists, I would recommend reaching out to the tutorial's author or posting on an Ansys forum for more specific help. You can also try using a different tutorial or reaching out to Ansys support for further assistance.

I hope this helps and good luck with your heat exchanger simulation!