Mac users: To extract the contents of.dmg (disk image) files, double-click the file and the image will mount on your desktop. If your security prevents you from running a Mac installer, control+click the installer file and choose Open, then click the Open button on the confirmation screen. DNRGPS is able to download and upload tracks, waypoints and routes and saving them as GDB, TXT or SHP files on your computer. It can also calculate the shape attributes of objects such as area.
Tufts Technology Services manages and supports several Geospatial software. Please see the following for information on:
DNRGPS Edge (Microsoft) Elaborate Bytes eMotion 2 ENVI 5.3 Express Scribe Transcription Software Final Cut Pro Firefox. Garage Band Google Chrome Google Earth Google Earth Pro. Office 2016 for Mac Pix4Dmapper Python R RealFlight 7.5 R-Studio Safari VideoLAN VLC VTI ← Computers in the Library. Skip sidebar to footer. Computers in the Library. Connect your Streetpilot c330 to a free USB port on your PC with the correct PC interface cable. Unzip the files in the archive by running the downloaded executable file. Follow the instructions provided by the launched update application. Connect the Garmin GPS device to your computer using a USB cable. Computer Software by Location. Available Software Programs - concise alphabetical list of all software available in the library; Listed by Software Name - alphabetical list of programs showing location of computer(s) with that software; On this page.
- ESRI ArcGIS Desktop: ArcMap & ArcGIS Pro
- ESRI ArcGIS Web Based Tools
- QGIS Software
- GeoDa Software
- ENVI Remote Sensing Software
- ERDAS Imagine Remote Sensing Software
- Google Earth Pro Software
- Sketch Up Pro Software
- DNR GPS Software
For more information on software availability, please see the Tufts Technology Services Software Page or email the Data Lab at DataLab-support@elist.tufts.edu. Click to see a full list of software that is installed in the Data Labs.
ESRI ArcGIS Desktop: ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Desktop is the industry standard GIS software for users to create maps, perform spatial analysis, and manage data. The two primary desktop applications for ArcGIS users are ArcMap and ArcGISPro, which include the following extensions:
- 3D Analyst
- ArcPad Data Manager
- Data Interoperability
- Data Reviewer
- Geostatistical Analyst
- Network Analyst
- Publisher
- Spatial Analyst
- Spatial Statistics
- Tracking Analyst
To install ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro software on your personal computer or Tufts owned computer, please email DataLab-support@elist.tufts.edu and we will provide further instructions. Please identify whether you are a student or faculty/staff in your email.
Tufts Technology Services holds a university-wide site license. It is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs, in addition to most Windows computer labs throughout campus. It is also available on the TTS Virtual Lab. ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro can be installed on any Tufts-owned or faculty personal computer. Additionally, we provide a 1-year free student version via a digital download key. The software may only be used for educational, research, and academic purposes, and not for commercial use or resale. The software only runs on a Windows OS. Click to see a list of Tufts computer labs with ArcGIS installed
Resources for Installing ArcGIS Desktop
- How to Install ArcMap 10.X on your Windows Computer
This guide includes information on how to install ArcMap 10.x on your Windows OS. There is also a video here for that goes through the process. - How to Install ArcMap 10.X on your Mac
This guide includes information on how to download and install VMWare Fusion and Windows 10 on your Mac OS. It also goes through the process of installing ArcMap 10.x within Windows OS. - How to Install ArcGIS Pro on your Windows Computer
This guide include information on how to install ArcGIS Pro on your Windows OS - How to Install ArcGIS Pro on your Mac
This guide includes information on how to download and install VMWare Fusion and Windows 10 on your Mac OS. It also goes through the process of installing ArcGIS Pro within Windows OS. - How to Access ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro on the TTS Virtual Lab
This guide includes information on how to access the TTS Virtual Lab (VDI) both within a browser and through the VMware client. It also goes through the process of opening ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro in the VDI. - Choosing the right computer for ArcGIS Desktop Tip Sheet
This tip sheet provides information on processors, RAM, hard drive, and resolution suggestions for the best ArcGIS experience.
ESRI ArcGIS Web Based Tools
Esri ArcGIS has many different and popular web-based applications available to Tufts University students, faculty and staff through our Tufts Organization Account for your mapping, spatial analysis and storytelling needs.
The list to the right are some of the most popular ESRI ArcGIS web-based tools used at Tufts University. To see a full list of available ESRI products, visit: https://www.esri.com/en-us/arcgis/products/index
Click to view instructions on how to log into these applications using the Tufts Organization Account.
QGIS Software Information
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QGISis a free and open-source desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that supports viewing, editing, and analysis of geospatial data. It can be installed on Windows OS, Mac OS and Linux platforms. QGIS integrates with other open-source GIS packages, including PostGIS, GRASS GIS, and MapServer.
How to access and install QGIS from home
This guide provides information on how to access QGIS for your Mac OS or Windows PC. QGIS is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs. For QGIS learning resources, please visit our QGIS page.
GeoDa Software Information
GeoDa is a free and open source software tool that serves as an introduction to spatial data analysis. It is designed to facilitate new insights from data analysis by exploring and modeling spatial patterns. GeoDa runs on Windows, MacOSX and Linux (Ubuntu).
How to access and install GeoDa from home
This guide provides information on how to install GeoDa on your personal Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Geoda is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI)and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs.
ENVI + IDL
ENVI is a remote sensing software used for processing and analyzing geospatial imagery. ENVI software combines spectral image processing and image analysis technology.
If you are interested in using ENVI's remote sensing software for class or research, please email the DataLab-Support@elist.tufts.edu to request access to the software for your Windows or Mac computer. ENVI is also available on the TTS Virtual Lab.
ERDAS Imagine Software
ERDAS Imagineis software designed for processing, interpretation, and analysis of remotely sensed imagery.
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ERDAS is installed in the Medford Data Lab. Tufts Technology Services owns five floating licenses of ERDAS Imagine. To install ENVI on your Tufts owned computer, please email DataLab-support@elist.tufts.edu and we can assist.
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is a free geospatial software application that displays a virtual globe, which offers the ability to analyze and capture geographical data.
Google Earth Pro is available to download for free on your personal Mac OS or Windows PC. Google Earth Pro is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs.
SketchUp Pro
Sketch Up Pro Wargame red dragon ww2 mod. is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural design, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design.
SketchUp Pro is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs. Tufts faculty can get SketchUp Pro installed on their Tufts-owned computer. Please contact IT@tufts.edu for help installing and accessing the software. We do not currently have a student version of the software but a lighter version of the software is available for free.
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DNR GPS Software
DNRGPS is an open-source software built to transfer data between Garmin handheld GPS receivers and GIS software.
DNRGPS is available to download for free on your personal Windows PC. DNRGPS is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs.
Click to view instructions on how to log into these applications using the Tufts Organization Account.
QGIS Software Information
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QGISis a free and open-source desktop geographic information system (GIS) application that supports viewing, editing, and analysis of geospatial data. It can be installed on Windows OS, Mac OS and Linux platforms. QGIS integrates with other open-source GIS packages, including PostGIS, GRASS GIS, and MapServer.
How to access and install QGIS from home
This guide provides information on how to access QGIS for your Mac OS or Windows PC. QGIS is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs. For QGIS learning resources, please visit our QGIS page.
GeoDa Software Information
GeoDa is a free and open source software tool that serves as an introduction to spatial data analysis. It is designed to facilitate new insights from data analysis by exploring and modeling spatial patterns. GeoDa runs on Windows, MacOSX and Linux (Ubuntu).
How to access and install GeoDa from home
This guide provides information on how to install GeoDa on your personal Windows, Mac or Linux computer. Geoda is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI)and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs.
ENVI + IDL
ENVI is a remote sensing software used for processing and analyzing geospatial imagery. ENVI software combines spectral image processing and image analysis technology.
If you are interested in using ENVI's remote sensing software for class or research, please email the DataLab-Support@elist.tufts.edu to request access to the software for your Windows or Mac computer. ENVI is also available on the TTS Virtual Lab.
ERDAS Imagine Software
ERDAS Imagineis software designed for processing, interpretation, and analysis of remotely sensed imagery.
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ERDAS is installed in the Medford Data Lab. Tufts Technology Services owns five floating licenses of ERDAS Imagine. To install ENVI on your Tufts owned computer, please email DataLab-support@elist.tufts.edu and we can assist.
Google Earth Pro
Google Earth Pro is a free geospatial software application that displays a virtual globe, which offers the ability to analyze and capture geographical data.
Google Earth Pro is available to download for free on your personal Mac OS or Windows PC. Google Earth Pro is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs.
SketchUp Pro
Sketch Up Pro Wargame red dragon ww2 mod. is a 3D modeling computer program for a wide range of drawing applications such as architectural design, interior design, civil and mechanical engineering, film, and video game design.
SketchUp Pro is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs. Tufts faculty can get SketchUp Pro installed on their Tufts-owned computer. Please contact IT@tufts.edu for help installing and accessing the software. We do not currently have a student version of the software but a lighter version of the software is available for free.
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DNR GPS Software
DNRGPS is an open-source software built to transfer data between Garmin handheld GPS receivers and GIS software.
DNRGPS is available to download for free on your personal Windows PC. DNRGPS is available on the Tufts Virtual Desktop Interface (VDI) and is installed in the Medford and Boston Data Labs.
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Additional Software
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TTS provides several single-use and limited software and GIS tools and extensions in the Data Lab. These software are not available for individual download. For the full list of all software installed in the Data Lab, please see our Software Page
