| AutoCAD 2024 |
A computer-aided design (CAD) software used to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. |
Free for students |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request a quote to purchase |
| Autocad 2023 |
A computer-aided design (CAD) software used to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. |
B460-202 computer lab
B315-113 computer lab
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| Brackets |
A source code editor with a primary focus on web development. |
Free download |
Personal computer:
Free download
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| Blender |
3D creation suite that supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline—modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing and motion tracking, video editing and 2D animation pipeline. |
Free download |
VIU computer:
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request
Personal computer:
Free download
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| Bluebeam |
Collaboration software that allows users to mark up, takeoff, organize, and collaborate with PDF files |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| Bridge Designer |
This software provides you with the tools to model, test, and optimize a steel highway bridge, based on realistic specifications, constraints, and performance criteria. |
Free download |
VIU computer:
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request
Personal computer:
Free download
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| ChemSketch |
ACD/ChemSketch is a molecular modeling program used to create and modify images of chemical structures. |
Free for students |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
| Civil 3D 2023 |
Detailed design and documentation software for civil infrastructure |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| eDrawings |
2D and 3D design communication tool for internal and external design collaboration. |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| GibbsCam 2022 |
CAM (Computer Assisted Machining) software for programming CNC machine tools |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| GIMP |
GIMP is an acronym for GNU Image Manipulation Program. It is a freely distributed program for such tasks as photo retouching, image composition and image authoring. |
B250-115
B255-100
B255-105
B255-120
B315-113
B356-340
B460-318
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VIU computer:
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request
Personal computer:
Free download
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| Inkscape |
Inkscape is a vector graphics editor used to create vector images, primarily in Scalable Vector Graphics format. |
Free download |
VIU computer:
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request
Personal computer:
Free download |
| MakerBot |
Application that allows the user to prepare, manage, and monitor 3D prints. |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| MATLAB |
A multi-paradigm numerical computing environment and proprietary programming language developed by MathWorks. |
B305-508
B315-113
B460-318
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Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
| MDL ISIS |
Desktop database management system for storing, searching, and retrieving chemical structures and associated scientific data |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| Petroskills Simulator |
Simulation software for Power Engineering students |
B356-200 |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
| Pipe-Flo |
Dynamic fluid system modeling and simulation |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| R |
R is a programming language and free software environment for statistical computing. |
B305 Library media stations
Free download
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Personal computer:
Free download
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| Revit 2023 |
Multidisciplinary building information modeling (BIM) software. |
B460-202 computer lab
B315-113 computer lab
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| RoadEng |
Engineering software for rural infrastructure. |
B250-115
B315-113
B470-108 |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
| Rockwell RSLinx |
Program that provides a communication connection for software to Rockwell Automation products |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| RockWell RSLogix 500 |
Application that allows PLC programmation using a personal computer. |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| RStudio |
An integrated development environment for R, a programming language for statistical computing and graphics. |
Free download |
Personal computer:
Free download
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| SAP 2000 V23 |
general-purpose civil-engineering software ideal for the analysis and design of any type of structural system |
B460-202 computer lab |
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| Solidworks 2020 |
Solid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided engineering (CAE) application |
B460-202 computer lab |
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