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= Software Package =
= Software Package =
The School of Engineering provides a software package for students that includes most of what you will need for this course. More information can be found here: [http://engineering.nyu.edu/services/information-technology-systems/laptop http://engineering.nyu.edu/services/information-technology-systems/laptop].
The Tandon School of Engineering provides a software package for students that includes most of the applications needed for this course. Contact the Tandon IT Help Desk at soehelpdesk@nyu.edu for more information.
 
EG1004 does not offer support for any of the platforms listed below. The use of any of these platforms may cause formatting issues and submission troubles.  


= Unsupported Platforms =
= Unsupported Platforms =
EG1003 explicitly does not offer support for any of the following platforms:
EG1004 explicitly does not offer support for any of the following platforms:
* OpenOffice/LibreOffice
* OpenOffice/LibreOffice
* Google Docs
* Google Docs
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* ChromeOS
* ChromeOS
* Mobile Devices: iOS/Android/Windows Phone
* Mobile Devices: iOS/Android/Windows Phone
Use of any of these above mentioned platforms may cause formatting issues and submission troubles. Students may be penalized for these incompatibilities.


= Lab PCs and NYU VCL =
= Lab PCs and NYU VCL =
The PCs in JAB 573, 574, 576, and 577 are equipped with all the software you will need for the course. Access to these PCs are allowed during Open Lab sessions.
The PCs in JAB 573, 574, 576, and 577 are equipped with all the software you will need for the course. Access to these PCs is allowed during Open Lab sessions.
 
NYU offers a [https://vcl.nyu.edu Virtual Computer Lab] which has some of the [http://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/getting-started/software.html software required by the course] installed.
 
The recommended method of saving files on VCL is to use Google Drive. For more information, visit the [https://www.nyu.edu/servicelink/KB0018302 Virtual Computer Lab (VCL): File Management] page.
 
= Printing Services =
The [https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/computing-support/desktop-mobile-and-printing/nyu-print-service.html NYU Print Service] exists to help students meet their on-campus printing needs. The [https://status.print.nyu.edu/ NYU Print Status] tool has a live map that you can use to find printers nearby and see if they have paper, toner, and are functioning correctly. NYU IT does their best to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, but if you encounter a broken printer, please [https://www.nyu.edu/life/information-technology/computing-support/desktop-mobile-and-printing/nyu-print-service.html#Broken report it].


NYU offers a [http://www.nyu.edu/its/vcl/ Virtual Computing Lab] which has some of the [http://www.nyu.edu/its/labs/software.html software required by the course] installed.
= Microsoft Office =
The full Microsoft Office 2021 application is available to be installed on student-owned Windows or Mac laptops by visiting the Tandon IT Help Desk or Tandon IT Laptop Help Desk. They are located in 2 MetroTech Center, 10th Floor, Rooms 1023 and 1018, respectively. Their hours are Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. If you are having trouble locating the help desks, please contact them at [mailto:soehelpdesk@nyu.edu soehelpdesk@nyu.edu]. The cost of the software is covered by the Technology Fee, paid as part of your tuition.


''Suggestion: link to printing services.''
Microsoft offers free web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The full applications are far superior to the web versions, so we strongly recommend you have them installed on your laptop.


= Microsoft Office =
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also available via the NYU [https://vcl.nyu.edu Virtual Computer Lab], under General Use software.
Microsoft Office is provided as part of the software package. Alternatively, as of the writing of this page, students may register and download Office for free at [http://www.office.com/getoffice365 http://www.office.com/getoffice365] with their nyu.edu email address. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are included in the Office suite.


= Microsoft Project =
= Microsoft Project =
Microsoft Project is only available for the Windows platform. Mac users may install virtualization software or dual-boot with Windows to install Microsoft Project.
Microsoft Project can be installed on Windows laptops by visiting the Tandon IT Help Desk or Tandon IT Laptop Help Desk. They are located in 2 MetroTech Center, 10th Floor, Rooms 1023 and 1018, respectively. Their hours are Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. If you are having trouble locating the help desks, please contact them at [mailto:soehelpdesk@nyu.edu soehelpdesk@nyu.edu]. The cost of the software is covered by the Technology Fee for EG1004 students, paid as part of your tuition.
 
The version of Microsoft Project used for this course does not have a Mac version. Mac users may install virtualization software or dual-boot with Windows to install Microsoft Project.
 
Microsoft Project is also available via the NYU [https://vcl.nyu.edu Virtual Computer Lab], under General Use software.
 
A trial version of Microsoft Project is available here: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-project https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-project]
 
= Arduino IDE =
A link to download the software can be found [https://www.arduino.cc/en/main/software here].


Alternatives?
= Fritzing =
A link to download the software can be found at [https://eg.poly.edu/fritzing.php https://eg.poly.edu/fritzing.php].
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Links for the latest Fritzing:
* Windows (64-bit): https://fritzing.org/release_downloads/310
* Mac OS X High Sierra: https://fritzing.org/release_downloads/306
* Mac OS X Mojave and later: https://fritzing.org/release_downloads/307
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= Mindstorms NXT/EV3 =
On Mac OS, if you receive a message stating that the app cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified, please see this support article: [https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491]
Mindstorms is available here: [http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/downloads http://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/downloads]


Please note which version you need as both NXT and EV3 are available on the page.
= Bambu Studio =
A link to download the software can be found [https://bambulab.com/en/download/studio here.]
<!-- = NI LabVIEW =
6-Month Evaluation: [https://lumen.ni.com/nicif/us/evallvstudent/content.xhtml https://lumen.ni.com/nicif/us/evallvstudent/content.xhtml] -->


Advanced sensors such as gryo and ultrasonic sensors require additional software to work with Mindstorms EV3; this is also available further down on the page.
= Autodesk =


= LDD/MLCad =
Create an account using the links below.
Free.


''Suggestion: Remove support for MLCad?''
Autodesk provides 1-year licenses for students and educators that are renewable for as long as you remain a student/educator.


= NI LabVIEW (RTGS & SLS) =
Revit 2024: [https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit] . Please be sure to download Revit 2025.
6-Month Evaluation: [https://lumen.ni.com/nicif/us/evallvstudent/content.xhtml https://lumen.ni.com/nicif/us/evallvstudent/content.xhtml]


= AutoCAD (SLS) =
Fusion 360: [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators]
Free 3-year license for student version available.

Latest revision as of 19:43, 30 September 2024

Software Package

The Tandon School of Engineering provides a software package for students that includes most of the applications needed for this course. Contact the Tandon IT Help Desk at soehelpdesk@nyu.edu for more information.

EG1004 does not offer support for any of the platforms listed below. The use of any of these platforms may cause formatting issues and submission troubles.

Unsupported Platforms

EG1004 explicitly does not offer support for any of the following platforms:

  • OpenOffice/LibreOffice
  • Google Docs
  • iWork: Pages, Numbers, and Keynote
  • Linux/Unix
  • ChromeOS
  • Mobile Devices: iOS/Android/Windows Phone

Lab PCs and NYU VCL

The PCs in JAB 573, 574, 576, and 577 are equipped with all the software you will need for the course. Access to these PCs is allowed during Open Lab sessions.

NYU offers a Virtual Computer Lab which has some of the software required by the course installed.

The recommended method of saving files on VCL is to use Google Drive. For more information, visit the Virtual Computer Lab (VCL): File Management page.

Printing Services

The NYU Print Service exists to help students meet their on-campus printing needs. The NYU Print Status tool has a live map that you can use to find printers nearby and see if they have paper, toner, and are functioning correctly. NYU IT does their best to keep this information as up-to-date as possible, but if you encounter a broken printer, please report it.

Microsoft Office

The full Microsoft Office 2021 application is available to be installed on student-owned Windows or Mac laptops by visiting the Tandon IT Help Desk or Tandon IT Laptop Help Desk. They are located in 2 MetroTech Center, 10th Floor, Rooms 1023 and 1018, respectively. Their hours are Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. If you are having trouble locating the help desks, please contact them at soehelpdesk@nyu.edu. The cost of the software is covered by the Technology Fee, paid as part of your tuition.

Microsoft offers free web versions of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The full applications are far superior to the web versions, so we strongly recommend you have them installed on your laptop.

Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are also available via the NYU Virtual Computer Lab, under General Use software.

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project can be installed on Windows laptops by visiting the Tandon IT Help Desk or Tandon IT Laptop Help Desk. They are located in 2 MetroTech Center, 10th Floor, Rooms 1023 and 1018, respectively. Their hours are Mon–Fri 9am–5pm. If you are having trouble locating the help desks, please contact them at soehelpdesk@nyu.edu. The cost of the software is covered by the Technology Fee for EG1004 students, paid as part of your tuition.

The version of Microsoft Project used for this course does not have a Mac version. Mac users may install virtualization software or dual-boot with Windows to install Microsoft Project.

Microsoft Project is also available via the NYU Virtual Computer Lab, under General Use software.

A trial version of Microsoft Project is available here: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/evaluate-project

Arduino IDE

A link to download the software can be found here.

Fritzing

A link to download the software can be found at https://eg.poly.edu/fritzing.php.

On Mac OS, if you receive a message stating that the app cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified, please see this support article: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491

Bambu Studio

A link to download the software can be found here.

Autodesk

Create an account using the links below.

Autodesk provides 1-year licenses for students and educators that are renewable for as long as you remain a student/educator.

Revit 2024: https://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/revit . Please be sure to download Revit 2025.

Fusion 360: https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/students-teachers-educators