EWS Labs, Installing Optional Software
Instructions for installing optional software in EWS Windows labs.
The Engineering Workstation (EWS) software library is very expansive to support the various different programs within the College of Engineering. However, to keep loading times down and computers running optimally, some common software is not pre-installed and can instead be installed on-demand when it is needed. We refer to this as EWS Optional Software.
Linux software
Viewing available optional software
To view the list of optional software that is available to install (or already installed), you must be logged into an EWS Windows computer. These are typically distinguished by the "Engineering Workstation Laboratory" background on the login screen. Once you are logged in, locate the "Software Center" icon either on the desktop or in the Start Menu.
After opening the Software Center, you will be presented with an application catalog. This catalog includes both software that is available to install, and software that has already been installed on the computer. To get more information on a particular software title, you can click the icon or name for details.
Installing optional software
To install a particular software title from the Software Center, begin by selecting the icon or name from the "Applications" screen.
Next, click the blue "Install" button to install. The software will download and install; the page will update with the installation status as the installation progresses.
If the "install" button is missing and you instead see an "Installed" or "Uninstall" button, the software is already installed.
Once the software has finished installing, the blue "Install" button will change to either a grayed-out "Installed" button, or an "Uninstall" button.
If you have any problems installing optional software, please contact the EWS team at https://go.illinois.edu/ewshelp
Instructors and TAs only:
To request new software, please submit a form at http://go.illinois.edu/EWSSoftware