MSC. MARC/MENTAT

MARC and MENTAT are Finite Element Analysis software which provide many opportunities in engineering applications while solving both linear and non-linear problems. MARC is a post-processor for MENTAT. 2003 version of MARC is installed on orca, rorqual and narwhal, 2005 version of MARC is installed on tasman and beluga. MENTAT needs an X-Windows environment^(*), and you can run MENTAT2003 on orca, rorqual and narwhal and you can run MENTAT2005 on tasman and beluga systems.

You can start a MENTAT session by entering the following command;
    mentat

Manuals for both MARC and MENTAT are available in CC-Library.

Also you are able to get the PC versions of the program source from the following address:

ftp://ftp.cc.metu.edu.tr/PackagePrograms/Msc/MSCMarc_Mentat2005/

Notice: Users, who would connect to the FTP licensed software site with a browser other than Internet Explorer, shall write ftp://user_name@ftp.cc.metu.edu.tr to the address line. Due to the license agreements that are made, this site is accessible to METU personnel only.

After the installation, the users should open the "Environment Variables" window by following this path:

Control Panel --> System --> Advanced --> Environment Variables

and then following variables should be checked:

"LM_LICENSE_FILE" and/or "MSC_LICENSE_FILE" variables should be;

"1700@beluga.cc.metu.edu.tr"

Frequently Asked Questions About Msc. Marc / Msc. Mentat

Q: I am running out of disc space because of the files that are automatically created whenever I run the software and/or the output files that I myself have created, can you increase my quota limits?
A: We have created a directory named "/temp" on central servers systems (such as beluga, orca, narwhal, rorqual, tasman); so that our users can execute and work with oversize files without experiencing disc space problems. By creating another directory within the "/temp" folder, you can carry out tasks and perform your operations. To create another directory within "/temp" folder, use the following command: "mkdir directory_name". You should be mindful of the fact that other users may also need space within this folder; so, after you are done with your work, do not forget to delete all the files you have created in the folder.

Q: I want to use the software from outside METU. How can I do it?
A: METU is bound by the restrictions which are arranged and specified expressly in the terms of software license agreements. According to these agreements, the licensed software can only be used solely for academic purposes and strictly within the boundaries of METU. It is expressly forbidden to use the software from outside METU.

Q: Before the software starts to operate, it displays a message telling that the license of the software shall expire in a few days. Will I be able to use the software after the next few days?
A: The softwares' licence expiry dates are being monitored and taken care of by Computer Center. The licenses of the software are renewed on a regular basis. Therefore, unless stated otherwise by the announcements, you will not experience a problem about the expiry dates of the licenses.

Q:How do I access the aforementioned 'training notes' of the software training that was offered in November 2004?
A:You can find those specific training notes at the link given below. However, these documents are available solely to METU members.

* Information about XWINPRO and Cygwin/XFree86

You can ask related questions to the e-mail address swadminmetu.edu.tr