This site is designed to provide our users a list of resources that might help them utilize some of our resources better. If there are any ideas for new items that you would like added to aid you, please contact Adam Hackenberg.

Download Solidworks

If you would like a copy of Solidworks it can be downloaded here

Download AutoCAD

If you would like a copy of AutoCAD it can be downloaded here

Mapping PASS (W:) Drive

If you map to your PASS from home and your internet service provider (ISP) is not Penn State, you will need to install Penn State's VPN client.

• Open 'My computer' from your desktop
• Click 'Map Network Drive' under 'Tools' on the top menu bar
• Enter the following in the 'Folder' field: \\win.pass.psu.edu\youruserID (where 'youruserID' is your PSU user ID)
• Click 'Finish'

  Connecting to PASS using SSH

  Using SSH "Quick Connect" Enter sftp.pass.psu.edu or splogin.cac.psu.edu. For more detailed instructions click here.

Mapping U: Drive

• From Windows Explorer, map \\udrive.win.psu.edu\users as U:
• If connecting from a non-Penn State network, connect to the Penn State VPN before mapping U: drive.
• If connecting from Home or Office please click here.

Rapid Prototyping

• Z-Corp Z402 Rapid Prototyper
• 3D printing from Solid Works or Pro/E models
• Models must be submitted in STL format
• User must have PSU computer account to submit models, or e-mail to Scott Pusey (wpusey@engr.psu.edu)
• Models can be coated with glue (cyanoacrylate) or waxed
• Cost is $4.50 / cubic inch (shipping, if necessary, is additional)
• Cost paid via Penn State Department (please provide department name and budget number – please see your instructor for this information). Non-PSU accounts may pay by check made payable to Penn State University.