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The Essential Software Guide for Freshmores

edit: Edited to include textbooks/ebooks and email configuration

Heres a guide on the essential tools/software youll need in Freshmore and


where to get them. There are many software available in
https://downloads.sutd.edu.sg but I will not list all of them

0) Email Configuration
Refrain from setting up the account in Outlook for Windows as it may cause
profile issues. PM me if you run into this problem
- Setup your email as an Exchange account
- Server: outlook.office365.com
- Username: SUTD email. Password is just your MyPortal password

1) VPN
- You have to BE IN SCHOOL for this.
- Go to https://downloads.sutd.edu.sg and login using the username
sutd1\100XXXX and your own password.
- Navigate to Student Software -> General -> Junos Pulse
- Download and install the application. Follow the on-screen instructions.

2) Windows 8.1
If you are a Mac user, you might want to have Windows installed on your
computer to use software such as Solidworks/Office etc.
- You'll need a USB drive that's about 16GB
- Email IT helpdesk to request for a license key (it_helpdesk@sutd.edu.sg)
- Go to https://downloads.sutd.edu.sg and login using the username
sutd1\100XXXX and your own password.
- Navigate to Student Software -> General -> Windows

- Download the image file


- Open Boot Camp Assistant and follow the on-screen instructions

3) Microsoft Office
- Go to https://portal.office.com/Home
- Log in using your SUTD email and password
- Under "Install Office on more devices", click on Install. If you can't see this
option, go to https://portal.office.com/start?sku=e82ae690-a2d5-4d76-8d307c6e01e6022e and follow the on-screen instructions
- Download and install the applications. Follow the on-screen instructions. You
should have 5 installs per account.

4) Adobe CS6 (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. included)


- Create an Adobe ID using your SUTD email at https://accounts.adobe.com/
- Email IT helpdesk to request for a license key (it_helpdesk@sutd.edu.sg)
- Go to https://downloads.sutd.edu.sg and login using the username
sutd1\100XXXX and your own password.
- Navigate to Student Software -> General -> Adobe CS6
- Download and install the applications. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5) Solidworks and Creator K (for 3D modelling and printing)


You have to BE IN SCHOOL or use VPN to be able to use Solidworks.
- Go to https://downloads.sutd.edu.sg and login using the username
sutd1\100XXXX and your own password.
- Navigate to Student Software -> General -> Solidworks
- Download and install the applications. Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Download Creator K at http://en.3disonprinter.com/support-down.php
- Change the language of Creator K to English after installation.

6) AutoCAD/Maya (Free 3-years licence)

- Create an account using your SUTD email at


http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/all
- Download and install the applications you want. Follow the on-screen
instructions.

7) Other Software
- GitHub Education Pack (includes free domain that ends with .me):
https://education.github.com/pack
- Microsoft software:
https://www.dreamspark.com/Student/Default.aspx

8) Very Useful Websites


- Apple Education Store:
http://store.apple.com/sg_edu_4911
- Microsoft Education Store:
http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/mssg/en_SG/list/Student-Facultystore/categoryID.65863100
- 3D designs:
https://www.thingiverse.com
- Walter Lewin Physics Lectures:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCliSRiiRVQuDfgxI_QN_Fmw/playlists
- Root Feedback Form:
http://root.sutd.edu.sg/feedback

9) Textbooks/Ebooks
- Textbook Search Engine:
http://gen.lib.rus.ec
- Textbooks:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/52hqmv4wgmf8zrc/AACVgf53jdoNyBzZqdrPb12ka?
dl=0

- HASS Texts/Ebooks:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dxmzhdr3hphjaah/AAA4pAiGxj8xo95opu8-JgGra?
dl=0

10) Misc
Reset MyPortal password:
https://sams.sutd.edu.sg/AD_Reset_Help.html
Network Configuration:
https://sams.sutd.edu.sg/Student_Concierge/SUTD_Network_User_Guide_Win8_v1
.2.pdf
https://sams.sutd.edu.sg/Student_Concierge/SUTD_Network_User_Guide_Win7_v1

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