Software on library computers

What software is available on library computers?

Answer ID 1560 | Last updated on 29/02/2024 02.04 PM

Computers in the Library run the Microsoft Windows 10, 64-bit operating system.

Visitors to the Library can login to computers using the 'All other patrons' option. There is access to selected software which includes:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
  • Nitro PDF Pro
  • FrontMotion Firefox web browser* 
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer web browser*
  • Google Chrome*
  • Java
  • EndNote 21
  • Mendeley Desktop
  • Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2021
  • VLC Media Player
  • Notepad++
  • RStudio 2022
* Internet access is restricted to certain websites for visitors.

UWA staff and students have access to the software available to visitors, plus the following popular software. A full list of software accessible for UWA Staff and Students is available online.

  • 3DS Max 2023
  • ArcGIS Desktop 10.8.2
  • Audacity 2.3.2
  • Blender 2.80
  • Fusion 360
  • IBM SPSS 29
  • LaTex - Texmaker
  • Matlab 2022B
  • Mendeley Desktop
  • Navisworks Manage 2023
  • NVivo 1.7.1
  • Revit 2023
  • SAS 9.4
  • Sketchup 2023
  • Solidworks 2021
  • SpaceGass 12.8

Note: This list is subject to change.

Library computers can read from and save to USB devices. USB CD/DVD drives are loanable from the information desk for Library members.

You must save all documents to a removable drive or your Student Drive.

There are also licensed software downloads available for installation on personal devices including EndNote, SPSS, Mathematica SAS, MatLab and NVivo.

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