3D Modeling Lab:  Workstations And Other Resources

Modeling, Scanning And GIS Workstations

The following Windows machines are currently in the 3D Modeling Lab:

The address of each machine is name.ats.ucla.edu where name is the machine name.

Most of the  PC modeling workstations are identical, in terms of their configuration, their hardware, their operating system(Windows2000) and the applications they are equipped with.  One exception is the scanning station which includes additional scanning and 2D image processing software.  This workstation is to be used primarily for scanning and for 2D image processing.  There is also a GIS workstation called uranus, which is reserved for GIS users only, and is not intended for 3D model building.

Configuration Of The Workstations

The System

• Intel Pentium4 3GHz CPU
• 2 Gb DDR RAM
• Graphics Card - ATI Fire GL X2T-256MB RAM
• CD-RW/DVD combo

The System Drive: Reserved

The "C:" drive is designated as the system drive.  Do not save any files to the "C:" drive. There are applications that prompt you to save to "C:" every time you save a file. Save to the "V:" drive instead.  Change the default location of the prompt if you are able to.  Any user files saved onto the "C:" drive will be deleted by Lab staff.

Local Disk Space:  Short-Term Temporary Disk Space

If you want to save files locally or if your application requires the improved performance of a local disk you can use the "E:" drive.  To use the "E:" drive: Create a folder in "E:\Users" with your login id as the folder name. Files on the "E:\" drive will be deleted periodically so be sure to move them over to or back them up on the "V:" drive as soon as you can work without the local disk space.

There is an also a fast SCSI  "F:" drive  on each workstation, which provides additional user space in conjunction with very high speed access.   Create a folder on "F:\Users" with your login id as the folder name.  Files on the "F:" drive will be deleted periodically so be sure to move them over to or back them up on the "V:" drive as soon as you can work without the local disk space.

Long-Term Disk Space:  Workspace And Home Directory

All registered users for the Lab are issued space on a remote filesystem named NFS4 which is mapped to the "V:" drive and accessed through a gigabit network connection.  This is where users would normally save and access all of their work, and where their home directory resides.  This work space is made available to clients for months or years.  In addition to the standard user space  there are file system allocations that are given out to those who need larger amounts of disk space.  If you require a lot of disk space for a project, you can send a request to portalats.ucla.edu and arrangements will be made to assign you additional space.

Printing

There are two color printers normally available to Lab users:

1. Xerox Phaser 6250N PS - This is a 4 color, phaser printer.  It is the color printer in the Lab and is intended for most printing jobs.  It will print up to 8.5x11, on a variety of paper types and weights.

2. HP Color Laserjet 4550 (5308 MSA) - This is a 4 color laserjet printer.  It is located in Math Sciences 5308 and is intended for special jobs only.  Access to 5308 is required to use this printer.  It will print up to 8.5x11, on paper types provided by staff.

Scanning

There are two scanners attached to the scanning workstation:

1. Epson Expression 1600 flatbed scanner – Optical resolution of 1600x3200 ppi.

2.  Nikon Supers Coolscan 4000 slide/film scanner – Optical resolution of 4000 ppi.

Shuttle Systems

There is a portable computer "shuttle" system provided to Lab users that can be used for interactive, real time, presentations in venues other than the Portal.  A projector will also be provided upon request.  All requests for this small form factor computer and projector should go to events@ats.ucla.edu.

Reporting Problems

Should you run into any problems using hardware, run short of hardware related supplies or have any trouble accessing  the Lab be sure to report it immediately to Lab staff, either in person or by e-mailing portalats.ucla.edu. Be as specific as you can in reporting the problem.  We will respond as soon as is possible.