Does not support non-sequential ray tracing , programming functionality (ZPL, ZOS-API), or STAR.

Furthermore, the student version restricts the complexity of the geometry that can be imported or manipulated. ANSYS Student typically includes a limited version of the SpaceClaim geometry tool or integrates with Discovery, but it restricts the import of complex computer-aided design (CAD) assemblies from other software unless specific plugins are used. This can hinder workflow integration, as students working with complex designs in SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor may find themselves unable to import their assemblies seamlessly. This limitation forces users to focus on part-level analysis rather than full assembly simulations, which narrows the scope of potential projects and limits exposure to the complexities of contact mechanics and assembly constraints found in professional engineering environments.

Parallel processing is restricted to a maximum of 16 CPU cores for Ansys Fluent simulations.