Start Autodesk Simulation Mechanical

Click StartProgramsAutodeskAutodesk Simulation [version]Autodesk Simulation [version].

or

From the DOS command prompt, type Algframe.exe. The general format of this command is:

[Path to Autodesk Simulation]\AlgFrame.exe <filename> /parameter

Parameter Function
/NoSplash Turns off the splash screen.
/DefaultToolbars Resets the toolbar setting from the previous toolbar state in the registry to the default setting.
/ForceComponentRescan First removes components from the registry that it cannot find, and then adds components to the registry that are not already registered. Preserves any component-specific settings you entered.
/ForceComponentRescanFull Does a complete registry wipe on all component data and then reregisters all components. All component-specific settings you entered are lost.
/RegServer Causes AlgFrame to register its OLE Automation data with Windows and then immediately exits.
/UnregServer Causes AlgFrame to unregister its OLE Automation data with Windows and then immediately exits.
Tip: Side-by-side installations require additional parameters. See Advanced Windows Installation Topics.