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Basics of Deploying and Sharing Simulation Apps

There are two options for application deployment and distribution with COMSOL Multiphysics. Through the Application Builder workspace, your applications can be compiled into standalone executable files that can be distributed at your discretion with the COMSOL Compiler. The COMSOL Server allows you to upload and run applications built in the Application Builder on a web browser from your desktop, laptop, or tablet. COMSOL Server also connects to the desktop client, COMSOL Client, to run simulation apps natively on your desktop for apps that incorporate components built using the LiveLink for CAD programs.

Learn how to share simulation apps through these different options in the video below.

Tutorial: Deploying and Sharing Simulation Apps 

In this video, application deployment and sharing are demonstrated using the COMSOL Compiler and COMSOL Server. 

• COMSOL Compiler
  • Compiling apps into executable files
  • Distribute at your own discretion, such as through email
• COMSOL Server
  • Deploying apps through an Application Library format
  • Enables users to run apps via web browser or COMSOL Client

Further Learning

• COMSOL Compiler
  • Efficiently Distribute Lightweight Compiled Applications (Blog post)
  • Compiling Applications Documentation (Documentation)
• COMSOL Server
  • Set Up Access to a COMSOL Server Installation (Knowledge Base)
  • COMSOL Server Manual (Documentation)
  • Introduction to the COMSOL Server License (Blog post)
  • Install the COMSOL Client (Product download)
• Application Builder  
  • Introduction to Application Builder (Documentation)
  • Getting Started with Building Simulation Apps (Learning Center course)