Introduction to the App catalog
The App catalog is a curated marketplace where users can find apps developed by Ansys, partners, and third-party contributors to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and extend simulation capabilities.
Users and publishers can use the App submenu within the App Catalog and the app details page to find critical support and policy-related information (e.g., Terms & Conditions, FAQs and Publisher Help).
Elements of the App Catalog
Location of the App submenu on the app details page
Users can filter apps using the following options:
- Search bar - Filter by app name
- Publisher - Select from the drop-down list
- Supported Ansys version - Choose a compatible version
- Required Product - Filter by necessary Ansys product
- Price - Sort by cost category
- App status - Filter to see only Verified apps or All apps
| Good to know: Publisher, Required Product, and Compatible Ansys releases are mandatory fields that need to be filled out during app creation. |
Users can access Ansys app documentation pages via Apps cards.
An App card consists of:
- App name ,
- App icon,
- Supported Ansys versions,
- Required Product,
- Publisher name and logo,
- description,
- price,
- an optional Verified banner (this banner is added by admin after necessary checks)
The elements of an App card
By default, two cards are in the same row, and a maximum of eight cards are visible on one page. After the 8th card, a pager helps users navigate between the pages.
Ansys app documentation consist of:
- An App card section that contains:
- Additional pricing information (e.g., 1 year lease fee), if it exists,
- A Download or a Buy Now button that redirect users to the license page.
- An App Description section, which can provide more information about the application.
- A Key Benefits section, that can highlight the benefits of using the application.
- A Use Cases section, where the most common uses cases can be presented.
- An Images section, where additional supplementary images can be uploaded.
- A Video section, where an additional supplementary video can be uploaded.
- A Versions section that displays the Latest version along with the three most recent Previous versions.
The elements of an Ansys App
Ansys App editors can manage Ansys Apps through the Publisher Apps tab that can be accessed through their profile page. They can also update their Publisher details here.
On the Publisher Apps tab, Ansys App editors can access every app created within their Publisher group.
