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FAQ - Start multiple instances
How can I start multiple instances of MatCalc - I want to have several instances of MatCalc running to perform simulations simultaneously.
Diagnosis
- Run several instances of MatCalc at the same time.
- When I start MatCalc on Mac iOS and one instance is already running, my Mac only activates the existing instance and does not start a new one.
Background
When using MatCalc on Windows or Linux, these operating systems will always start new instances of MatCalc when the user double clicks on the MatCalc icon on the desktop. On Mac, the OS will always try to activate an already existing instance, instead.
Remedy
Windows and Linux
- Double click the MatCalc icons or start from the command line:
- Windows: Type “mcg” in the command prompt.
- Linux: Start MatCalc with “./mcg” (from the current MatCalc directory) or “mcg” when installed in another folder with the path variable correctly set.
Mac
- Open the terminal.
- Change directory to the MatCalc executable (“cd path_to_matcalc”).
- On the command prompt, enter “open -na mcg”
