### 13.1.5. Initializing a Coupled CFX Analysis from an Independent CFX Analysis

The results from an independent CFX analysis (transient or steady-state) can be used to initialize the CFX analysis in a coupled analysis.

1. In the CFX system connected to System Coupling, double-click the Solution cell to open the CFX-Solver Manager.

2. In the Define Run dialog box, select the Initial Values tab. For the Initialization Option, select Initial Conditions.

3. Enable the Initial Values Specification.

4. Next to File Name, select the browse icon ( ).

5. Select the results file from the CFX analysis that you are using to initialize the coupled analysis (this may be a steady-state or transient file).

6. If initializing from a transient analysis, ensure that Continue History From is not selected.

   If initializing from a steady-state analysis, Continue History From can be selected or not selected.

Note: Do not connect the Solution cells of the independent transient CFX analysis and the coupled CFX analysis. This connection causes the Continue History From setting to be selected, and does not allow you the control to change this selection.

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