Can we configure resources in Lumerical Charge and other multi-physics solvers the same way as in Lumerical FDTD?

No, the resource configuration in Lumerical's multi-physics simulation tools, including Charge, differs from the FDTD solver. However, you can adjust the threading options within the solver itself.

How to Configure Threading Options in Lumerical Charge:

1. Edit Simulation Solver Properties:

   • Right-click on the solver region in your simulation file and select "Edit."
   • Navigate to the "Advanced" tab to access multithreading options.
   
   

2. Set Thread Count :

   • In the multithreading drop-down menu, choose "Set Thread Count."
   • Specify the desired number of threads. This number should be less than or equal to the total number of cores on your computer for optimal performance.

Command Line Execution:

• • Alternatively, use the command line to run the simulation with the "-t #" argument, where "#" represents the number of threads. This method overrides the settings configured in the simulation file.

Example Command Line Usage:

• Windows (for CHARGE simulation using 8 threads):

   

cd \path_to\simulation_file\
"C:\Program Files\Lumerical\v232\bin\device-engine.exe" -t 8 "simulationfile.ldev"

• Linux (for HEAT simulation using 8 threads):

  cd /path_to/simulation_file/
  /opt/lumerical/v232/bin/thermal-engine -t 8 "simulationfile.ldev"