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==Using Software Center==
==Using Software Center==
# Click the '''Start''' button, type '''Software Cente'''r and click when it appears. <br>[[File:Softwarecenter-01.PNG|250px]] <br>
# Click the '''Start''' button, type '''Software Center''' and click the icon when it appears. <br>[[File:Softwarecenter-01.PNG|250px]] <br>
# The ''Applications'' tab will show you a list of software available to download. Alternatively, you can search for software by application name or keyword using the search bar located at the top right of the window. <br>[[File:Softwarecenter-02.PNG|300px]]  
# The ''Applications'' tab will show you a list of software available to download. Alternatively, you can search for software by application name or keyword using the search bar located at the top right of the window. <br>[[File:Softwarecenter-02.PNG|300px]]  
# Select the application you would like to install and click the '''Install''' button. Estimated installation times and VPN availability are listed for each application in the details section below the list.
# Select the application you would like to install and click the '''Install''' button. Estimated installation times and VPN availability are listed for each application in the details section below the list. <br> [[File:Softwarecenter-04.PNG|300px]]
# Click the '''Installation Status''' tab to monitor your installation and to see what software has been installed via the Software Center. <br> [[File:Softwarecenter-03.PNG|300px]]
# Click the '''Installation Status''' tab to monitor your installation and to see what software has been installed via the Software Center. <br> [[File:Softwarecenter-03.PNG|300px]]


==Syncing Software Center==
==Syncing Software Center==
* The software center will do a sync about once a week to get a list of all of the available software the university has to offer. This sync can be forced at any time by doing the following steps:  
The Software Center syncs about once a week to get an updated list of available software offered by the University. This sync can be forced at any time by following these steps:  
# Click Options. <br> [[File:SoftwareCenter-Option.png|150px]]
# Click the '''Options''' tab.
# Click the drop menu for computer maintenance <br>[[File:SoftwareCenter-ComputerMaintenance.png|800px]]
# Click the drop menu for '''Computer Maintenance'''.
# Click 'Sync Policy' <br> [[File:SoftwareCenter-SyncPolicy.png|1500px]]
# Click the '''Sync Policy''' button. <br> [[File:Softwarecenter-05.PNG|400px]]


==Software Available in Software Center==
==Software Available in Software Center==
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::* Adobe Brackets
::* Adobe Brackets
::* [[Adobe Acrobat|Adobe Acrobat DC]]  
::* [[Adobe Acrobat|Adobe Acrobat DC]]  
::* Adobe CC Animate
::* [[Adobe_Creative_Cloud#Install_Adobe_CC_Apps_On_Campus|Adobe Creative Cloud Design Suite]] includes:
::* Adobe CC Dreamweaver
:::* Bridge
::* Adobe CC Illustrator
:::* Dreamweaver
::* Adobe CC InDesign
:::* Illustrator
::* Adobe CC Photoshop
:::* Indesign
::* Adobe CC Premiere Pro
:::* Media Encoder
:::* Photoshop
:::* Lightroom/Lightroom Classic
::* [[Adobe_Creative_Cloud#Install_Adobe_CC_Apps_On_Campus|Adobe Creative Cloud Production Suite]] includes:
:::* After Effects
:::* Animate
:::* Audition
:::* Character Animator
:::* Premiere Pro
::* Autodesk Fusion 360
::* Autodesk Fusion 360
::* Autodesk Maya
::* Autodesk Maya

Revision as of 10:39, 2 August 2022

The below article lists the software included on both University-issued student lab and faculty/staff machines. Instructions on using the 'Software Center' are also outlined.

Software Center

The Software Center allows you to install applications through an easy to use self-service interface. The Software Center functionality is similar to an app store wherein you select the applications you would like, and they are downloaded directly to your computer without the need for additional passwords, permissions, or a technician on-site. Applications available in Software Center are licensed for use by members of the University community. If you would like to request an application that is not listed, please submit a Help Desk ticket.

Using Software Center

  1. Click the Start button, type Software Center and click the icon when it appears.
    Softwarecenter-01.PNG
  2. The Applications tab will show you a list of software available to download. Alternatively, you can search for software by application name or keyword using the search bar located at the top right of the window.
    Softwarecenter-02.PNG
  3. Select the application you would like to install and click the Install button. Estimated installation times and VPN availability are listed for each application in the details section below the list.
    Softwarecenter-04.PNG
  4. Click the Installation Status tab to monitor your installation and to see what software has been installed via the Software Center.
    Softwarecenter-03.PNG

Syncing Software Center

The Software Center syncs about once a week to get an updated list of available software offered by the University. This sync can be forced at any time by following these steps:

  1. Click the Options tab.
  2. Click the drop menu for Computer Maintenance.
  3. Click the Sync Policy button.
    Softwarecenter-05.PNG

Software Available in Software Center

The following software is currently available in the Software Center:

  • Bridge
  • Dreamweaver
  • Illustrator
  • Indesign
  • Media Encoder
  • Photoshop
  • Lightroom/Lightroom Classic
  • After Effects
  • Animate
  • Audition
  • Character Animator
  • Premiere Pro

Software Pre-Installed on All Imaged Machines

All University imaged machines include the following software:


Software that is already installed on the machine will be displayed on the "Installed Software" tab in the Software Center.

Additional Software Pre-Installed on a Windows Student Lab Machine

Lab machines are intended for use in a multi-user, public environment and include the following additional software:

This list pertains to both desktop and laptop lab machines. Please note that certain labs will include specialized software. A list of these labs can be found on the User Services webpage.