AutoCAD 2020 |
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 |
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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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 |
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
B360-318
Personal device:
Free download
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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 |
MATLAB |
A multi-paradigm numerical computing environment and proprietary programming language developed by MathWorks. |
B305-508
B315-113
B360-318
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Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
Petroskills Simulator |
Simulation software for Power Engineering students |
B356-200 |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
R |
R is a programming language and free software environment for statistical computing. |
Free download |
Personal computer:
Free download
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RoadEng |
Engineering software for rural infrastructure. |
B250-115
B315-113
B370-108 |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |
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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Sketchup |
3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, civil and mechanical engineering, film and video game design. |
Contact your instructor for details |
Email ithelp@viu.ca to request |