Introduction of the parametric high-performance computing (HPC) licensing model to improve scalability for design exploration.

First release to integrate SCADE embedded software with Ansys Simplorer for mechatronic system validation. Minimum System Requirements

Finding an official download for version 14.5 is challenging due to the software's age. Ansys typically only provides downloads for the on its official portals.

If you have an active Technical Enhancement and Customer Support (TECS) agreement, you can access legacy versions through the Ansys Customer Portal .

Version 14.5 introduced several "industry-first" features that defined the Workbench platform for years:

To run version 14.5 effectively, your system should meet these legacy specifications: ANSYS 14.5 Release Highlights

The free Ansys Student Version now provides versions such as 2024 or 2025 R2. The first version ever released for the student bundle was 17.0, meaning version 14.5 was never officially released as a standalone free student download .