Download Software

Please Ensure that you meet the Computer Requirements for Worldwide Courses. Because the Fluid Mechanics Lab is an .exe file, you may need administrative rights on your device.

Choose which type of device you are on, and follow the corresponding guide to download the Fluid Mechanics Lab.

Windows

Mac

Step 1

Locate Download

Download the VFML Software file and locate and open the downloaded VFML_Windows_App.zip file to open the zip folder.

Step 2

Extract Zip

Select Extract all in the File Explorer.

Step 3

Install Destination

Select the location you want the folder extracted to by selecting Browse... then select Extract.

Note: Extracting the files may take a few minutes.

Step 4

Launch Program

From the extracted folder, open the VFML_Windows_app folder.

Locate and open the VirtualFluidMechanicsLab file to launch the program.

Step 5

Windows Defender

The file may need special permission to run. To allow the file to run, first select More info.

Step 6

Run Anway

To run the file, select Run anyway.

Note: This step is only required the first time you launch VCL.

Step 1

Locate Download

Download the VFML Software file and locate and open the downloaded VFML_Mac_app.zip file to open the zip folder.

Step 2

Security Block

When you click open the file, it will automatically extract/unzip the contents. If a security menu appears, select OK and move on to the next step for additional guidance.

Step 3

System Settings

Navigate to the System Settings and select Privacy & Security.

Step 4

Set Open Anyway

You'll see the file listed as 'recently blocked'. Select Open Anyway to open the file.

Step 5

Open File

The file will attempt to open. If another warning menu appears, select Open.