12.4.2. Working with CFX Server-Mode Jobs

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### 12.4.2. Working with CFX Server-Mode Jobs

When a job involves CFX running in server mode, (for example, if you have launched the job using the CFX Batch job template), the job status window displays job details and live monitors. You can also stop the CFX solution from this window if necessary.

Note: To maximize performance, the job Status updates at regular intervals rather than every second. If a job executes very quickly, you may see the status go right from Queued to Finished on the Status tab.

#### 12.4.2.1. Monitoring a CFX Solution

As a CFX solution progresses, live monitors are displayed in the Monitors panel of the Status tab. Any monitors that are defined in the CFX run will be available for viewing in EKM. Each monitor shows at least one plot of a variable versus time step. Related plots are combined into a single chart to create a manageable display.

The image below shows monitors from a CFX solution that uses a .def input file:

If the input file is an .mdef file, which is an input file for multi-configuration simulations, use the drop box to choose the configuration whose monitors you want to view:

##### Hiding/Showing Monitors

You can hide/show monitors by clicking in the Monitors panel and disabling/enabling monitors in the Select Monitors dialog box:

Selected monitors remain displayed in the job view even after a job has been executed, or has failed. They do not remain displayed if you cancel the job.

#### 12.4.2.2. Stopping a CFX Solution

To stop a CFX solution, click in the job status window. CFX will be stopped and then closed, and the status of the job will change to `Finished` in EKM.

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