Quicklinks: Adobe, ArcGIS, Autodesk, Energy Plus, OpenStudio and OpenStudio Plugin for Sketchup , eQUEST, Google Earth Pro,
Grasshopper for Rhino, Microsoft, Revolution Analytics, Rhino, SketchUp, SPSS, V-Ray for Rhino or SketchUp, ArchVision
Adobe
UPDATE 11/2/2016: We are partnering with COFA and MCC in negotiations with Adobe for potential licensing.
This leaves us with the following options:
Option 1: Purchase a Creative Cloud subscription through the Campus Computer Store at the current (generic educational) pricing - 1 year for $198.99
Option 2: Purchase a Creative Cloud subscription direct from Adobe at www.adobe.com/creativecloud/buy/students.html for $19.99 per month.
Note: Option 1 ensures the $19.99/month price with two months free, whereas there are unconfirmed reports from some students that choosing Option 2 results in being charges full price after one year. (29.99-49.99/month, depending on previous purchase).
ArcGIS
As part of the campus site license - School of Architecture students can get free 1 year licenses for ArcGIS for their personally owned computers. Below is the process:
- Go to the Technology Service Desk with your UT ID Card and request an ArcGIS license - the desk staff will record your name and EID and email you the license code number.
- Follow these Activation, Download and Installation Instructions.
Autodesk
Autodesk is distributing free to students the latest educational versions of its CAD and parametric modeling software:
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- 3DS-Max.
In order to get your free download you must have a valid .edu email address and follow go to http://students.autodesk.com/ to get a license code. You can also save time by downloading the software from our mirror server on campus, directions can be found at https://wikis.utexas.edu/display/SOAdigitech/Software+Downloads.
Energy Plus, OpenStudio and OpenStudio Plugin for Sketchup
This suite of energy modeling applications for Windows or OS-X is available for download through the U.S. Department of Energy website at: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/
eQUEST
This building energy simulation tool for Windows is available for download at: http://www.doe2.com/equest/
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is a free software, you can download it here: www.google.com/intl/en/earth/download/gep/agree.html
Although free, it still requires a license key. Use your email address and the key GEPFREE to sign in.
Grasshopper for Rhino
This plugin for Rhino 5 enables generative and parametric modeling in Rhino, the latest build is available for download here: http://www.grasshopper3d.com/page/download-1
Microsoft
The Campus Computer Store also offers a variety of Microsoft software at reduced prices. Any University of Texas System affiliate student, faculty, staff, or departmental entity may use the products covered by the Campus Agreement in campus offices, labs, and residence halls on all UT System campuses. Software packages include:
- Windows 7 Ultimate: $24.99
- Windows 8 Pro: $19.99
- Office Pro 2013 for Windows: $24.99
- Office Mac Standard 2011: $33.00
Revolution Analytics
This robust statistical and numerical analysis application is built on the renowned R Project for Statistical Computing (www.r-project.org). Free student licenses can be downloaded at: www.revolutionanalytics.com.
Rhino
Rhino 5.0 3D modeling and NURBS software can be purchased at the Technology Lab Service Desk for $95. The school has a limited number of licenses available.
SketchUp
SketchUp makes their cross-platform rapid modeling and sketching program available for free through their website: www.sketchup.com.
SketchUp Pro for Education (1 year license) is available for $49 direct at: https://www.sketchup.com/3Dfor/education-students
SPSS
The Campus Computer Store offers a one-year license of the SPSS Grad Pack for $99. This software will run on Windows and Mac OS-X. Due to licensing costs, there are 5 floating network licenses for SPSS available on the computers in the computer classrooms.
V-Ray for Rhino or SketchUp
A free (and supposedly non-expiring) trial version of V-Ray rendering software for Rhino or Sketchup can be downloaded from: http://www.vray.com/free_vray_demo/. Non-trial education versions can be purchased online for about $225, educational list price is $250.
ArchVision
To sign up, go to https://www.archvision.com/dashboard to download the ArchVision dashboard tool, which will walk you through the registration process and set you up on a free trial. During the trial period, ArchVision will apply a code for a full license and then we’ll get back with you when we have more details about the license server.
