## Chapter 12: Starting the CFX-Solver from the Command Line

The CFX-Solver is a separate module of CFX that has no graphical user interface. You can start CFX-Solver from the command line by executing the following:

    cfx5solve [options]

where [`options`] denotes the options applicable during a command-line run.

This chapter discusses how to run CFX-Solver in a batch mode and describes the supported command-line options in the following sections:

- Command-Line Use
- Command-Line Options and Keywords for cfx5solve
- Command-Line Samples

Note: You can also use CFX-Solver Manager to start CFX-Solver. The graphical user interface of the CFX-Solver Manager enables you to set various options, allows easier control of the solution process, and provides some visual details as the solution emerges. For details, see CFX-Solver Manager Basics.

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