Using your computer with CAEDM

Most services that CAEDM offers can be accessed remotely from on- or off-campus computers.

Applications

Running a Civil Engineering program remotely on an iPad through Citrix

Depending on the application, you will use one of the following methods to access CAEDM's software:

ZCentral Remote Boost

HP ZCentral Remote Boost (formerly known as HP RGS/Remote Graphics Software )

ZCentral Remote workstations support graphics-intensive applications such as CAD or 3D modeling. ZConnect clients are available for Windows and Linux, and access is available both on and off campus.

For detailed instructions on how to set up ZCentral on a personal computer, click here.

SSH

SSH provides a remote command shell to a Linux workstation. It can be used to modify files, run command line applications, and even run limited graphical applications.

For detailed instructions on how to set up SSH on a personal computer, click here.

LabConnect

LabConnect was created in answer to the increased demand for remote computing in response to classes being taught online (Mar 2020-Aug 2021) due to the COVID-19 virus. Now that classes are being held on-campus once again, LabConnect is available but with fewer computing resources. LabConnect allows users to directly connect to college and department lab machines remotely from off campus. Check with your individual department to find out which labs are available via LabConnect.

J Drive Access

The J Drive is a convenient place to store files. It provides a generous amount of space, and it's backed up every night. It is available without any setup from the labs, and on ZConnect. You can also map the J Drive, making it accessible on-campus just like the C drive, or use SCP to simply transfer files to and from the J Drive.

Printing

Printing to any CAEDM printer from a personal Windows or Linux computer is easy using the CAEDM Print Driver. The driver enables printing to all CAEDM printers from anywhere on campus.

Software and hardware requirements

Using CAEDM services remotely requires client software, on compatible hardware. All CAEDM client software is easy to install on Windows, and is easy to use. Accessing the J Drive from off campus on all platforms will require using SCP or mapping a drive through the VPN. On-campus access is readily available on any computer by mapping the J drive directly.

*The necessary software is probably already on your computer.

Network requirements

See article: Network access for more information about on and off-campus access to CAEDM resources.

The university provides wireless internet in most buildings on campus. BYU Guest Wireless severely limits functionality and will not work with most CAEDM services. All CAEDM services function properly over Eduroam. The laptop stations in the CAEDM labs have a wired connection to the campus network that support all CAEDM services.

Free software

BYU also provides free access to software to install on your own computer. Go to software.byu.edu to gain access to software provided by the university.