Computing & Software Resources
Software is available for download through the Computing Services software catalog, for on-campus use in desktop computer labs, in a virtual environment on Virtual Andrew, or on laptops available through IDeATe Lending. IDeATe works closely with Computing Services to make relevant software available on our fleets of laptops for student and instructor use.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) Software
Both Autodesk and Solidworks are available for free to CMU students and affiliates. The licenses, the operating systems, and methods for obtaining the software are different for each application. Learn more about CAD software available to CMU students.
IDeATe Laptops & Software Matrix
IDeATe laptops are intended primarily for IDeATe student use related to IDeATe classes held in Hunt Library. They are not configured for general off-campus use, as license authorization for much of the campus software listed below requires an active campus connection. While some functionality may still work in certain off-campus settings, this is not considered a supported function of the laptops in IDeATe Lending. Individuals may request software to be installed on IDeATe laptops.
Two types of machines are available for loan or IDeATe classroom use:
- Dell Inspiron 15-5578 2-in-1 laptops running Windows 10 Enterprise 22H2
-
MacBook Pro (2019) laptops running macOS 13.5._ (Ventura)
Software |
Dell Inspirons (15-5578) |
Macbook Pros (2019) |
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Vendor |
Title |
Installed? |
Version |
Installed? |
Version |
3ds Max | Autodesk | Yes | 2021 | No | |
7-Zip | N/A | Yes | 19 | No | |
Acrobat DC | Adobe | Yes (bring your own subscription) |
20.12 | No | |
Acrobat Pro DC | Adobe | No | Yes | 2019.021 | |
After Effects CC | Adobe | Yes (bring your own subscription) |
17.1.3 (2020) | Yes | 16.1.3 (2019) |
Anaconda3 | Continuum | Yes | 2019.03 (Python 3.7) | ||
ANSYS | ANSYS | Yes | 2020 R2 | No | |
Arduino IDE | Arduino | Yes | 1.8.9 | Yes | 1.8.10 |
Atom | GitHub | No | Yes | 1.41.0 | |
Audacity | N/A | Yes | 2.4.2 | Yes | 2.2.2 |
Blender | N/A | No | Yes | 2.8.0 | |
Chrome | Yes | 85 | Yes | 78 | |
Dragonframe | DZED Systems | No | Yes (MAC-A01 through A10 only) | 4.1.9 | |
Dreamweaver CC | Adobe | Yes (bring your own subscription) |
20.2.0 (2020) | Yes | 19.2.1 (2019) |
DWG TrueView | Autodesk | Yes | 2021 | No | |
FileZilla | N/A | Yes | 3.50.0 | No | |
Firefox | Mozilla | Yes | 68.11 ESR | Yes | 71 |
Fritzing | N/A | No | Yes | 0.9.3 | |
GarageBand | Apple | No | Yes | 10.3.4 | |
GIMP | N/A | Yes | 2.10.20 | Yes | 2.10.12 |
Git SCM | N/A | Yes | 2.28.0 | No | |
GitHub Desktop | GitHub | Yes | 2.5.4 | Yes | 2.2.3 |
Horizon Client | VMware | Yes | 5.4.3 | No | |
Illustrator CC | Adobe | 24.2.3 (2020) | Yes | 23.1.1 (2019) | |
iMovie | Apple | No | Yes | 10.1.14 | |
InDesign CC | Adobe | Yes (bring your own subscription) |
15.1.1 (2020) | Yes | 14.0.3 (2019) |
Inkscape | N/A | Yes | 1 | No | |
Inventor Professional | Autodesk | Yes | 2021 | No | |
Keynote | Apple | No | Yes | 9.2.1 | |
Live Suite | Ableton | No | Yes | 10.1.9 | |
Max (MSP) | Cycling ’74 | Yes | 8.1.5 | Yes | 8.0.6 |
Maya | Autodesk | Yes | 2020 | Yes | 2019 |
MeshLab | N/A | Yes | 2020.07 | Yes | 2016.12 |
Millumin v2 | Anomes SARL | No | Yes | 2.19.f | |
Mudbox | Autodesk | Yes | 2020 | No | |
Notepad++ | N/A | Yes | 7.8.9 | No | |
Office Professional Plus: Access | Microsoft | Yes | 365 | No | |
Office Professional Plus: Excel | Microsoft | Yes | 365 | Yes | 16.31 (2019) |
Office Professional Plus: OneNote | Microsoft | Yes | 365 | Yes | 16.31 (2019) |
Office Professional Plus: PowerPoint | Microsoft | Yes | 365 | Yes | 16.31 (2019) |
Office Professional Plus: Word | Microsoft | Yes | 365 | Yes | 16.31 (2019) |
p5 | Processing Foundation | No | Yes | 0.6.2 | |
Photoshop CC | Adobe | Yes (bring your own subscription) |
21.2.2 (2020) | Yes | 20.0.8 (2019) |
Premiere Pro CC | Adobe | Yes (bring your own subscription) |
14.3.2 (2020) | Yes | 13.1.5 (2019) |
Processing | Processing Foundation | Yes | 3.5.4 | Yes | 3.3.7 |
Pure Data (Pd) | Miller Puckette | Yes | 0.49-0 | Yes | 0.48.1 |
PuTTY | N/A | Yes | 0.74 | No | |
Python3 | N/A | No | Yes | 3.8.1 | |
QuickTime Player | Apple | No | Yes | 10.5 | |
Rhino | McNeel | Yes | 6.28 | No | |
Solidworks | Dassault Systèmes | Yes | 2020 SP4 | No | |
Solstice Client | Mersive | Yes | 4.3 | Yes | 4.4 |
Sublime Text | Sublime | No | Yes | 3.2.2 | |
Texmaker | Xm1 Math | Yes | 5.0.4 | Yes | 5.0.3 |
Unity | Unity Technologies | Yes | 2019.4.9f1 | No | |
Visual Studio Code | Microsoft | Yes | 1.48.2 | No | |
VLC | VideoLAN | Yes | 3.0.11 | Yes | 3.0.8 |
WinSCP | N/A | Yes | 5.17.7 | No | |
Xcode | Apple | No | Yes | 11.3 | |
Zoom | N/A | Yes | 5.2.0 | No |
Request Software
Requests for new and updated software are solicited from our instructors on an annual basis, and are coordinated with Computing Services wherever possible to ensure cross-compatibility with their campus computer labs. We discourage reliance on demo, beta, and pre-release software.
To request software be added to the IDeATe catalog, please email help@ideate.cmu.edu. Software is generally updated prior to the start of each academic year in August. First priority is provided, as resources permit, for titles already in the Computing Services software catalog and other requests meeting campus licensing and software requirements made prior to 15 April in direct support of IDeATe courses. Requests made after this date, including off-cycle updates, are handled on a “best available effort” basis for deployment during breaks in the academic year. Due to budget limitations, we may not be able to honor certain software requests.
Please note that IDeATe and Computing Services require adherence to the terms of license agreements and will not violate these terms. Violations can result in penalties for the university and the software not being available for use.