Look in your _ProjectName_files folder under dp0\SYS\MECH .
One of the most common and frustrating runtime errors encountered by engineers and simulation specialists using ANSYS Workbench is the prompt: This error typically leads to an immediate crash of the software, resulting in lost unsaved project data and a significant interruption to workflow. Look in your _ProjectName_files folder under dp0\SYS\MECH
Outdated or incompatible drivers can crash the 3D graphics interface. Ansys Innovation Space Ansys Innovation Space | Keyword | Meaning |
| Keyword | Meaning | |---------|---------| | EXCEPTION_ACCESS_VIOLATION | Memory access issue (often hardware or driver related) | | STACK_OVERFLOW | Infinite recursion or very deep command calls | | Out of memory | Insufficient RAM or virtual memory | | Failed to load DLL | Missing or corrupted dependency | | Graphics driver | GPU-related failure | | Corrupt project file | Issue with .wbpj or .mechdb file | locate the folder
Outdated or unsupported graphics drivers, or the system defaulting to integrated graphics instead of a dedicated GPU, frequently cause UI crashes.
The diagnostic file is usually written to:
Type %appdata% in the Windows Explorer address bar, locate the folder, and rename your current version folder (e.g., v231 ) to v231.old .