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ArcGIS Software Access

This guide describes SU's ArcGIS license and how to access Esri's ArcGIS products from on and off campus. Plus some FAQs about managing your account.

Can I run Pro on my computer?

ArcGIS Pro is a windows based software.

Verify your computer's ability to run ArcGIS Pro This is a link from Esri that will determine if you can run ArcGIS Pro on your computer.

The following software must be installed before installing ArcGIS Pro: Microsoft .NET Desktop Runtime 8.0.0 or a later patch release (8.0.1 and so on), using a Windows x64 installer, is required.


 

ArcGIS Pro for MAC users

ArcGIS Pro can be installed and run on a Mac computer using either a dual-boot system or in a virtual environment.

For detailed information on installing ArcGIS Pro on a Mac, please read through the information on Esri's "Run ArcGIS Pro on a Mac" webpage.

Ways to Access or Download ArcGIS Pro

Access to ArcGIS Pro software (The current version being used on campus is ArcGIS Pro 3.3.1)

  1. Use an SU Lab computer and logging in with your SU Net ID or your Esri Named User account.
  2. Use ArcGIS Pro through SU's Remote Desktop Services (RDS).

Download ArcGIS Pro software

  1. Download the software to your own personal computer by going to SU Answers Esri ArcGIS Pro Software page. This will be the same version that is installed in all the computer labs on campus.
  2. Download the software to your own personal computer by logging into your ArcGIS Online account (this may not be the same version used for classes or installed in the labs)
    • Click on your name that is shown at the upper right corner.
    • Then select “My Settings”.
    • Next, click on “Licenses” and then scroll down to ArcGIS Pro (version 3.x). There you will see a download link. Follow those instructions. Make sure to also visit SU Answers for any update patches.

NOTE!! If you have downloaded a different version from what is used on campus, you may have compatibility issues. It is highly recommended that you only use the version that the campus is using to prevent problems that may occur when trying to open layers and projects in a different version that what they were created in.