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Material database file not found

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tomob57
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Material database file not found

Hi,

 

When I open Simulation CFD for the first time, I get a message telling me that a material database file was not found.

 

I have verified that matprop.cfdmdb exists, it is exactly where it should be.

I then tried to delete the 'cfdesign_db_dictionary.xml' file like it suggests, but that file isn't there so I couldn't do that.

Finally I tried to run 'CFdConfig'; but that file isn't there either.

 

Does anyone have any ideas?

Thanks.

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georgelawrance515
in reply to: tomob57

hello

slim chance as this post was over 10 years ago but how did you solve this as i am experiencing this issue now.

Message 3 of 8

Hi @georgelawrance515!
Navigate to C:\Program Files\Autodesk\CFD 20XX and run CFDconfig.exe as administrator, then proceed with configuration. That should repair the database path.
Best,
Tim

Message 4 of 8

hello, thanks for the help but i have ran the CFD config twice and im getting the same error. I've attached some images of what im getting. i have the matprop file on the program files and have tried renaming it like it says, when it says rename is it simply changing the name or do i need to change the file type. any help is much appreciated. 

thanks 

George cfdconfig.pngScreenshot 2024-03-20 072531.pngScreenshot 2024-03-20 073748.png

Message 5 of 8

Have you tried uninstalling CFD via Control Panel and then installing it back with installation file from manage.autodesk.com?
I've also noticed that you are using CFD2021, I highly recommend switching to CFD2024 as it has a lot of bug fixes.
Best,
Tim

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georgelawrance515
in reply to: tomob57

i have tried deleting and installing multiple times, i also have had 2024 version and got the same issue. i will try again using manage.autodesk.com. cheers 

Message 7 of 8

ive tried 2021 again and still getting the same issue. when i try and install 2024 nothing happens after i run the install application. is this a common issue which you know about. cheers

george 

Message 8 of 8

Assuming you are installing CFD with official installer from manage.autodesk.com my last idea is to try performing a clear uninstall of CFD following this article: [LINK].
Are you installing CFD in the default folder path?
Are you using external or network drive?

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