Category Archive: Software

By John Purdy
August 28, 2023 10:39 am MT
Posted in Apple, Software, Tips and Tricks

On some newer Mac devices with M1/M2 chips, running OSX 13.4+, and Echo360 v6.0.773043798+, Echo fails to load its Software Capture application. It will get stuck in a cycle of “applying updates” and then “encountering an error”. Please try the following steps to resolve this: 1. Launch the Terminal application on the Mac.2. Copy/Paste this into […]

By John Purdy
September 26, 2022 2:44 pm MT
Posted in Software, Tips and Tricks

About Gravity Forms  Gravity Forms is a WordPress plugin that allows users to create simple and complex forms to collect information on their WordPress site, and then decide what to do with that information. The College of Natural Sciences has an “Elite” License installed on https://forms.natsci.colostate.edu available for use. Once a form has been created, it […]

By John Purdy
March 8, 2022 2:26 pm MT
Posted in Knowledge Base, Software, Web Development

GravityForms Microsoft Forms Qualtrics Google Forms License CNS CSU CSU Individual Form Owner Per website/domain Hybrid – Individual or shared M365 resource Individual Individual Anonymous Surveys Yes Yes Yes Yes Able to Require CSU Account No Yes Yes No Email Receipts Yes Yes Yes Yes Form Features See Full List @ https://www.gravityforms.com/features/ See Full List […]

By Aaron Vanasse
January 31, 2022 4:25 pm MT
Posted in Apple, General CNSIT, General Computing, Knowledge Base, Software, Windows

If you have data that is best shared and edited amongst a team of people you may want to consider a SharePoint site. Some of the benefits: Included with M365 Apps for zero cost to you One consolidated and collaborative location for multiple users to store data safely and quickly on the cloud As an […]

By Aaron Vanasse
August 26, 2020 2:20 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Software

Close all Microsoft applications Go to the Windows icon in the lower left corner of your desktop Type in Control Panel Select Control Panel In the top right corner of the Control Panel select “View By: Small Icons” Select Programs and Features Scroll through the list of applications until you see Microsoft Office Right click […]

By Ross Madden
June 24, 2020 10:24 am MT
Posted in Apple, General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Software, Windows

Starting with version 2020, Adobe Acrobat DC Pro is changing how it activates its licensing. Previously, we used a serialized license where we would enter in a serial number to activate the software. CSU has now moved to a named user license where users will authenticate as themselves in order to activate Adobe Acrobat DC […]

By Ross Madden
October 22, 2015 10:37 am MT
Posted in Apple, General CNSIT, Software, Windows

Microsoft Office 2016 Professional Plus is now available for CNSIT South departmental computers.  This version is available for both Windows (32 bit and 64 bit) and Mac OS X operating systems. Here is a good collection from Microsoft about what is new with Office 2016: https://support.office.com/en-us/article/What-s-New-and-Improved-in-Office-2016-95c8d81d-08ba-42c1-914f-bca4603e1426 CNSIT South will be using this version as the […]

By Ross Madden
March 11, 2014 3:58 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Software, Tips and Tricks, Web Development

We are often asked about how a user can create a webpage for themselves, or for their research group.  While CNSIT will not create and manage group and personal web pages (we have enough on our plate at the department and college level) we can assist in getting you up and running.  The information in […]

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By Ross Madden
May 3, 2013 3:17 pm MT
Posted in Software, Windows

Microsoft Office 2013 Professional Plus 2013 is now available for CNSIT South departmental computers. Here is a good collection from Microsoft about what is new with Office 2013: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/whats-new-in-office-2013-HA102830213.aspx CNSIT South will be using this version as the new default build option on all new computers.  Existing machines may opt in to the upgrade by […]

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By CNS IT
February 6, 2013 7:04 pm MT
Posted in General CNSIT, Knowledge Base, Software, Tips and Tricks

The new software for the LAS 500 is now located on pangea in the bmbequipment/IQTL folder. The department has a 5 user floating license that is installed on the BMBTYPHOON computer. This means that 5 licenses or 25 windows can be used at once. If that is exceeded the user will get an access denied […]

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