The Lab FAQ
The Lab
CDES Technology Requirement
Software
Online Resources
Connecting to the Internet
Networking
What is the purpose of The Lab?
The purpose of The Lab is to provide an online community where students can go to learn about programs, talk about their projects, and find helpful resources to further their design skills.
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What can I find on The Lab?
The Lab is meant to be a resource/forum for students you can find:
What technology do I need to be successful in CDES?
The purpose of the Laptop/Technology Requirement is to provide architecture and landscape architecture studio laptop users with an online reference and guide in order to facilitate the successful integration of digital resources and student computers.
Check out the Laptop Technology Requirements & Resource Page, for more information.
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What technology does CDES provide?
CDES offers 3 fully equipped computer labs, two labs are reserved for teaching, however when a class is not in session these labs can be used by students. The computer lab in 127 is a 24-Hour Access working lab for students who pay the CDES technology fee. You can find out more about what is in each lab by checking out the Software & Hardware pages.
Printing and Plotting Available in the Computer Lab
We offer a wide range of printing capabilities that are available to the students that pay the CDES Technology fee for the semester. You can find all the information you need about what we offer in the above link.
Remote printing from your laptop os also available within Rapson Hall. Once you have followed the necessary steps here please bring your laptop to the CDES Computer Lab in Rapson Hall 127. A CD with the printer drivers is available to you there.
What software will I use/should I know for success in CDES?
Here are some recommended software programs you may want to know:
You can find out more about what software is available in each lab by checking out the Software page.
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Where can I learn/purchase these programs?
Why do I want to access CDES's online resources?
CDES has many resources online to be convenient for you to access from home, studio, and the CDES Computer Labs. The CDES web site offers a great deal of information that was once only accessible on paper in person. The University of Minnesota is moving in the same direction. Beyond replacing handouts and forms, the network access that you will soon have is changing some of the formerly non-hi-tech areas of CDES. The CDES slide library is moving it's collection online for example.
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What technology does the University offer/provide?
The University of MN offers a wide range of services that can be found on 1-Help
Here are some examples of the services offered to you as a student at 1-Help:
There are several services offered by the U of MN that are not listed here look at 1-Help with what is all available as well as how to access and use those services.
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What equipment do I need to access the internet and CDES's online resources?
The basic requirements include:
How do I access the CDES Network?
Go to Accessing the CDES Network PDF.
Why do I want to access the CDES Network?
Accessing the CDES network using your laptop enables you to use networked storage servers (such as the Classes Folder and Netfiles) and Printing.
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