Ansys HPC Platform Services (HPS) Overview

In this video, we introduce Ansys HPC Platform Services (HPS) and show how it simplifies simulation job management in the cloud. Running on Ansys Gateway powered by AWS, HPS connects directly to your auto-scaling cluster and provides an intuitive way to submit, monitor, and manage jobs—whether from your local machine, a virtual desktop, or through a browser.

We start with an overview of HPS and how it integrates with Ansys Gateway to streamline HPC workflows. Then, using Ansys Mechanical as an example, we walk through the process of submitting a job: selecting the HPS queue, choosing the number of cores, and sending input files to the cluster.

You’ll see how to track job progress in Mechanical, or close the window to free up a license while the job runs in the background. We also explore the HPS Web UI, which displays project history, job status, cluster scaling activity, input files, and real-time output updates.

Finally, the video demonstrates how to retrieve your results—either by downloading directly in the browser or within the Mechanical interface. By the end, you’ll understand how HPS makes running simulations on AWS faster, easier, and more efficient.

00:00 – Introduction to Ansys HPC Platform Services (HPS)
00:16 – HPS integration with Ansys Gateway & AWS clusters
00:36 – Example workflow with Ansys Mechanical
00:42 – Submitting a job (queue, cores, solve)
00:45 – Input file preparation & transfer to HPS
00:53 – Monitoring progress in Mechanical
01:00 – Accessing the HPS Web UI
01:14 – Viewing projects & job status
01:27 – Pending jobs & cluster scaling
01:38 – Input and output file tracking
01:58 – Live output file updates
02:16 – Downloading results (browser or application)