Problem Description
When I try to synchronize the geometry between COMSOL and Inventor, the error message
Failed to connect to Inventor. Please make sure Inventor is running.
is displayed. In addition, in the Inventor user interface, the COMSOL Multiphysics tab is missing.
Solution
If you have licensed LiveLink for Inventor, the installer creates an add-in to Inventor called LiveLink for COMSOL. This add-in should appear in the Add-In Manager dialog box, which you can access in the Inventor user interface by clicking Add-Ins from the Options section of the Tools tab.
The connection between COMSOL and Inventor will fail if the add-in cannot be loaded by Inventor. This can happen if, for example, the COMSOL installation is moved to a different location. To restore the connection you can reinstall LiveLink for Inventor, or repair the installation as described in knowledgebase 1221.
COMSOL makes every reasonable effort to verify the information you view on this page. Resources and documents are provided for your information only, and COMSOL makes no explicit or implied claims to their validity. COMSOL does not assume any legal liability for the accuracy of the data disclosed. Any trademarks referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark details.