Software at LARP

As a student (or faculty/staff) at UMass, you have access to a variety of software. Some of that is as part of a site license (typically on campus computers), as free student licenses (that you can install on your own computers), or as reduced-cost licenses. See the following list for details.

UMass Site Licenses / Computer Classrooms / Virtual Desktop

UMass Computer Classrooms have a lot of software installed on every machine. You can find the list of programs here. In addition, students and faculty have access to a large list of free or discounted software, including operating systems.

You can also access a virtual version of the lab computers at the Azure (Windows) Virtual Desktop (AVD) site; not all software is available on those computers, however. You also need to request access.

Contact UMass IT ([email protected]) if you have any questions.

Individual Software (Listed by Name)

A360

• Platform: Online service, integrated into Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Revit)
• Installed in: Design Building 260, UMass Computer Classrooms
• Get it: Students can get free individual licenses for their computer from: autodesk.com/education

AutoCAD

• Platform: Windows / Mac
• Installed in: Design Building 260, UMass Computer Classrooms, AVD
• Get it: Students can get free individual licenses for their computer from: autodesk.com/education
• Step by step installation instructions

Bluebeam

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• Get it: Students can get a free license by using the instructions in this document (UMass login required). Download the 2020 (not newer!) version from here and then install using the product key we provide.
• More information about student access and training available

DesignBuilder

• Platform: Windows
• Get it: Students can download a free demo version or purchase an educational version at a 90% discount here.

eQUEST

• Platform: Windows
• Get it: Free versions of this software can be downloaded here.

FME Desktop

• Platform: Windows / Mac / Linux
• Get it: Student licenses (free) are available here. There is also support material and videos.

Impact Estimator for Buildings

• Platform: Windows / Online
• Get it: Free licenses can be installed after registering on Athena’s website

Lumion

• Platform: Windows
• Get it: Students can get a free version here.

MS Project

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• Get it: Individual licenses are available for free to students/faculty as part of the Microsoft Azure program (BCT is a STEM program)
• Step by step installation instructions

Navisworks

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• Get it: Students can get free individual licenses for their computer from: autodesk.com/education

Primavera P6

• Platform: Windows
• Get it: Students/faculty can install on their own machines after signing up with Oracle Academy (download here).

ProEst

• Platform: Online/Cloud service
• Get it: Users need a ProEst account. Please contact Prof. Ho-Sung Kim for more information.

Procore

• Platform: Online service
• Get it: Users need a Procore account. Students can get free access by simply signing up on the Procore website with their @umass.edu account.
• You can get Procore certified. See links on this page.

Realworks

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

Revit

• Platform: Windows only
• Installed in: Design Building 260, UMass Computer Classrooms, AVD
• Get it: Students can get free individual licenses for their computer from: autodesk.com/education
• Step by step installation instructions

Sefaira for SketchUp / Revit

• Platform: Online service, Windows / Mac plugins
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• Get a license: Users need a Trimble/SketchUp account. Students can get a free license by sending us a request through our request form.
• Get it: You can download the plugins here.
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

SketchUp Pro / Studio

• Platform: Windows / Mac / Online service
• Installed in: Design Building 260 (SketchUp Pro), UMass Computer Classrooms (SketchUp online), AVD (SketchUp online)
• Get it (online version): You can either use the free version (just sign in) or the studio version (requires license) here: app.sketchup.com/app.
• Get it (downloaded for Win/Mac): Download the latest version here. Students can get a free license by sending us a request through our request form. You can also email Caitlyn Dittmeier ([email protected]) for help.
• Step by step installation / use instructions
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

Tekla TEDDS

• Platform: Windows
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

Trimble Connect

• Platform: Online service
• Installed in: Design Building 260, integrated into Trimble products (e.g. SketchUp)
• Get it: Anyone can get a free account here (register with your UMass email). This service gives you 10GB of free online storage.
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

Vico Office Suite

• Platform: Windows
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

Trimble Business Center

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

VisualAnalysis

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260, AVD
• Get it: Students can get a free individual version from: www.edu.iesweb.com

Windows (for Mac owners)

• Platform: Mac
• Step by step installation instructions

WinEst

• Platform: Windows
• Installed in: Design Building 260
• More information: Trimble Technology Lab

Software Tutorials

Autocad

Adobe After Effects

Adobe InDesign

Basics of InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Basics of Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Basics of Photoshop

ArcGIS Pro

Grasshopper

Lumion

Rhino 

Trimble SketchUp

Prof. Schreyer’s SketchUp tutorials

Schedule a Software Tutorial with the LARP Digital TA

The LARP Digital TA offers software training and support. Email Liz Helmin ([email protected]) to schedule an appointment or visit her during office hours in the Design Building Room 260A.