Computers and Software

1. Mechanical Engineering Department Terminal Server for Remote Access (cengwts.calpoly.edu)

We have set up a terminal server for Remote Access so you can use our lab programs from anywhere 24/7. 

• Access now
• View our guide

2. Campus ITS Virtual Computer Labs

Virtual Computer Labs enables the Cal Poly community to access
academic software previously only available in on-campus labs using a web browser.

• Access and Instructions

Adams

• Website: Free Adams
• Tutorial Kit for Mechanical Engineering Courses

APIS

• Website: Free APIS IQ-Software

AutoDesk

• Website: Free AutoDesk

Abaqus

• Website: Free Abaqus

Catia

• Website: Free Catia download 

Design Safe

• Risk Assessment overview video​- https://www.youtube.com/embed/FpvZvs91szA
• DesignSafe overview video - https://www.youtube.com/embed/8PJBpVnpDfA
• DesignSafe walkthrough video - https://www.youtube.com/embed/eTOvzEqhBKI
• Instructions for student installation:
  DesignSafe has granted Cal Poly free licenses for students, but does not allow site licenses.  Please use the instructions below to install DesignSafe on your own PC:
  • Download and install the DesignSafe software on your own laptop from this website:
    • www.corvusdev.com/dse/designsafe/release
    • Username: ds8download
    • Password: safety1
  • Once the software is installed you will go through the license activation process. 
    • Follow this link for a video on how this process is done:  https://youtu.be/otEd5nQzsVA
  • In the license activation request make sure you type "STUDENT" in the “Comments” window at the bottom of the form.

Engineering Equation Software (EES)

• You have 2 options:
  1. Run using our virtual labs: cengwts.calpoly.edu.
  2. Run locally: Instructions for setup (PDF)

Mathcad

• Website: Free Mathcad ProE Creo

Matlab

• Available using Cal Poly ITS Virtual Computer Labs

• Or you can install using these steps:
  • Visit your portal: my.calpoly.edu 
  • Choose Technical Service Requests on the left-hand menu
  • Choose Software
  • Choose New

Microsoft Windows

• To install:
  • Visit Cal Poly's on the hub
  • Log in using your Cal Poly credentials using the link in the upper right-hand corner
  • Choose the Windows version of your choice
  • Follow instructions as prompted

National Instruments

• Website: Free National Instruments LabVIEW Download

SolidWorks

• Available using Cal Poly ITS Virtual Computer Labs
• Or you can install using these steps:
  • Visit your portal: my.calpoly.edu 
  • Choose Technical Service Requests on the left-hand menu
  • Choose Software
  • Choose New
  • Search Solidworks 

Terminal Servers for Remote Access (cengwts.calpoly.edu)

• You have to set up terminal servers for Remote Access so you can use lab programs from anywhere 24/7. View our guide for more information.

VMWare

• To install:
  • Visit Cal Poly's on the hub
  • Log in using your Cal Poly credentials using the link in the upper right-hand corner
  • Choose the software of your choice