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StarCCM+ Jobs

This page explains how to configure and submit StarCCM+ simulation jobs to the Slurm scheduler.

Job Submission Tabs

Section titled “Job Submission Tabs”

Similar to other job types, the form includes tabs like “New Job”, “Batch Script”, and “Setting”. This guide focuses on the “New Job” tab for submitting StarCCM+ jobs.

New Job Tab

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1. Job Scheduler Options

Section titled “1. Job Scheduler Options”

Configure the resources required for your StarCCM+ job:

  • Partition: Select the partition (e.g., hpc).
  • Job Name: Assign a name to your job (e.g., My_Test_Job).
  • Number of Nodes: Specify the number of compute nodes required for the simulation.
  • Number of Tasks per Node: Specify the number of StarCCM+ processes (tasks) to run on each node.
  • GPU Model: Select a GPU model if the simulation utilizes GPU acceleration.
  • GPUs per Node: Specify the number of GPUs required per node.
  • Working Directory: Set the directory where the simulation will run and output files will be generated.

2. StarCCM+ Options

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Configure settings specific to the StarCCM+ application:

  • Version: Select the desired StarCCM+ version (e.g., 16.04.007).
  • License Type: Choose the licensing method:
    • Flex Server (Pod Key): Uses a central FlexNet license server, requiring a Power-on-Demand (POD) key.
    • Local Server: Uses a local license server configuration.
  • Flex Server: (If Flex Server is selected) Enter the address of the FlexNet license server (e.g., 1999@flex.cd-adapco.com).
  • Pod Key: (If Flex Server is selected) Enter the required POD key for license checkout.
  • Use Intel MPI: Toggle whether to use Intel MPI specifically for the StarCCM+ run.

3. StarCCM+ Job Files

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Specify the input files for the simulation:

  • Sim File: Provide the absolute path to the StarCCM+ simulation file (.sim). Use the “Select” button to browse.
  • Java Runner: Provide the absolute path to an optional Java macro file (.java) to be executed during the simulation. Use the “Select” button to browse.

4. Submission

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  • Redirect to Job Monitor after submission: Check this to automatically go to the Job Monitoring page after submission.
  • Submit Button: Submits the StarCCM+ job to the Slurm scheduler.

Check the job status and output via the Job Logs page.