Further licenses will not be generally available for ArcGIS Desktop in 2025; please reach out to software@lsu.edu if there are any issues with the transition.
For general questions or help with the transition, please see the resources provided by Esri at: ArcMap Continued Support
You can access ArcGIS Pro downloads on Tigerware here: ArcGIS Pro on Tigerware
ArcGIS is a system that lets you easily author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop and serve them out for use on a desktop, in a browser, or in the field via mobile devices, depending on the needs of your organization. Desktop GIS enables advanced spatial analysis, model operational processes, and visualize results on professional-quality maps.
This application allows for offline use of ArcGIS. If you are looking for ArcGIS Pro, please see the following link to sign in via myLSU and download Pro apps: https://grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20412
For additional info, please see Esri ArcGIS: LSU Overview
ArcGIS Pro is the latest professional desktop GIS from Esri. With ArcGIS Pro, you can view, explore, analyze, edit, and share your maps and data. An ArcGIS Pro project can contain many maps and layouts as well as tables, charts, and other items.
ArcGIS Pro is available offline via this offering, however it is also available through online apps within the browser at https://lsu-its.maps.arcgis.com.
For instructions on how to sign in and access ArcGIS Pro, please see the following article: https://software.grok.lsu.edu/article.aspx?articleid=20412
ArcGIS Desktop is still available, however it will receive no further version updates from Esri and is being replaced with the offering on this page. It will remain available to use on an as-is basis. If you are still in need of ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 and older, please see the following link: ArcGIS Desktop
ArcGIS is a system that lets you easily author data, maps, globes, and models on the desktop and serve them out for use on a desktop, in a browser, or in the field via mobile devices, depending on the needs of your organization. Server GIS gives you the ability to create, manage, and distribute GIS services over the Web to support desktop, mobile and Web mapping applications.
Please make sure you are using 10.9.1 when possible due to new vulnerabilities in older versions.
ArcReader is a free, easy-to-use desktop mapping application that allows users to view, explore, and print maps and globes. Anyone with ArcReader can view high-quality interactive maps authored by a high-level ArcGIS for Desktop product and published with the ArcGIS Publisher extension.
With ArcReader, you can
CrystalMaker is an advanced chemical & materials modelling program, featuring energy minimization, crystal-engineering - combined with full crystallographic model building and visualization.
CrystalMaker provides a streamlined workflow that majors on productivity: just drag-and-drop your data files into the program for instant display in spectacular photo-realistic color. Manipulate structures in real time, with the mouse. Multiple View "bookmarks" and undo levels encourage exploration and discovery - ideal for teaching and research.
If a user experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact the supervisor if an employee, or Disability Services if a student.
CrystalDiffract 6 is an all-new, stand-alone program, designed to make the world of X-ray and neutron powder diffraction intuitive, interactive - and fun!
CrystalDiffract 6 reads from crystal files - including CIF files - to simulate X-ray or neutron powder diffraction patterns. Real-time parameter controls let you experiment with diffraction and sample settings, with instant feedback. Combine these with instant mixture creation - and the ability to load observed data in the same window - and you have a powerful workbench application for researchers, teachers and students.
If a user experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact the supervisor if an employee, or Disability Services if a student.
SingleCrystal is an elegant program designed to make the world of diffraction, reciprocal lattices and stereographic projections intuitive, interactive and fun!
SingleCrystal can simulate X-ray, neutron and electron diffraction patterns from single crystals, as well as being able to display reciprocal lattice sections and stereographic projections.
If a user experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact the supervisor if an employee, or Disability Services if a student.
EndNote gives you the tools you need for searching, organizing and sharing your research. It allows you to easily create bibliographies while writing papers, and includes features like finding full text for your references and automatically updating records. It also has syncing capabilities which let you access all of your references, attachments, and groups from anywhere.
For additional information, please refer to: EndNote: LSU Overview.
Licensing:
LSU faculty, staff and students eligible.
Faculty and staff members must be employed according to criteria defined by the LSU Department of Human Resource Management.
If an employee experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact your supervisor. If a student experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact Disability Services.
Esri Business Analyst Desktop software combines GIS analysis and visualization capabilities with an extensive data package so you can gain a better understanding and timely information about your market, your customers, and your competition. Organizations use Business Analyst Desktop to improve decisions about consolidations or expansions, determine the effect of changes in consumer behavior on existing business models, and to explore opportunities driven by economic factors and changes in market place.
Download LabVIEW, the only system design software that provides engineers and scientists with the tools they need to create any measurement and control application. NI LabVIEW system design software is at the center of the National Instruments platform. Providing comprehensive tools that you need to build any measurement or control application in dramatically less time, LabVIEW is the ideal development environment for innovation, discovery, and accelerated results. Combine the power of LabVIEW software with modular, reconfigurable hardware to overcome the ever-increasing complexity involved in delivering measurement and control systems on time and under budget.
For additional information, please refer to: LabView: LSU Overview
The ultimate productivity tool for solving mathematical problems and creating interactive technical applications. For additional information, please refer to: Maple: LSU Overview.
Approved based on use-case. Faculty/staff utilizing the product should be advised to create output in the most accessible manner possible.
If students are being required to utilize the program, the faculty member should provide information and a point-of-contact in the event a student experiences a barrier due to a disability.
From simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive-document preparation, Mathematica is the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used.
For additional information, please refer to: Mathematica: LSU Overview.
If you need the latest software and it is not listed here, please visit your Wolfram User Portal.
If you are running MacOS Mojave or greater you may receive an error message regarding the disk image being "damaged". If so, please see the following link for assistance: Tigerware Downloads are "damaged and can't be opened"
If an employee experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact your supervisor.
From simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive-document preparation, Mathematica is the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used.
For additional information, please refer to: Mathematica: LSU Overview.
If an employee experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact your supervisor. If a student experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact Disability Services.
From simple calculator operations to large-scale programming and interactive-document preparation, Mathematica is the tool of choice at the frontiers of scientific research, in engineering analysis and modeling, in technical education from high school to graduate school, and wherever quantitative methods are used.
For additional information, please refer to: Mathematica: LSU Overview.
If a student experiences a barrier due to a disability, please contact Disability Services.
To download and install Microsoft Office to your machine please refer to: Office365 ProPlus: LSU Overview.
Office 365 is a productivity suite made available through Microsoft. It includes products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and many more.
Please see the article below for more information on how to acquire Office:
Microsoft Teams is a robust communication and collaboration tool that includes real time chat and video conferencing, discussion groups and channels, a weekly interactive calendar, the ability to add app tabs such as Planner to your channels, and much more!
To download and install Microsoft Teams to your machine, please refer to: Microsoft Teams: LSU Overview.
Microsoft Windows is a family of personal computer operating systems developed by Microsoft.
The latest version, Windows 11, is available for download from TigerWare by faculty, staff, and departmental IT Teams. Please contact your departmental IT Team should you need an earlier build of Windows 10.
Microsoft Windows is a family of personal computer operating systems developed by Microsoft.
Windows is no longer available for download on Tigerware. Please download your copy of Windows 10 from lsu.onthehub.com