Dimensions Lab
The Libraries’ Dimensions Lab is equipped to provide computing resources and tools for computer-based projects in the fields of media, art, music, engineering, computer science, and physics. The lab is located on the first floor of the Holland Library on the WSU Pullman campus, right off the main elevators between Holland and Terrell. The Dimensions Studio, a satellite study room located in the Palouse Study Lounge, provides access to a reservable 3D Photogrammetry setup.
Dimensions Lab open hours
Dimensions Lab Assistant hours
Dimensions Studio (reserve room: 3D scanning, Microsoft Surface Studio, HP Sprout, cameras)
Hardware:
- 8 Windows PCs
- 4 Macs
- Oculus Rift VR (available during staffed hours)
Operating Systems:
- Windows 10
- macOS
| Software | Windows 10 | macOS | Description | |
| Google Chrome | x | x | browser | |
| Mozilla Firefox | x | x | browser | |
| Adobe Creative Cloud | x | x | graphics, video, audio, web | |
| Microsoft Office | x | NA | document editors, spreadsheets | |
| 3DS Max | x | NA | 3D modeling and rendering | |
| Maya | x | NA | 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering | |
| Mudbox | x | NA | 3D digital painting and sculpting | |
| R | x | x | statistical computing and graphics | |
| Praat | x | x | analyse, synthesize, and manipulate speech | |
| Blender | x | x | 3D creation | |
| SuperCollider | x | x | real-time audio synthesis and algorithmic composition | |
| Pure Data | x | x | visual programming language for music and multimedia | |
| ArcGIS | x | NA | geographic information system | |
| QGIS | x | x | geographic information system | |
| Google Earth | x | x | 3D representation of Earth | |
| GIMP | x | x | image editor | |
| MeshLab | x | x | 3D mesh processing | |
| NVDA | x | NA | screen reader | |
| VLC | x | x | media player | |
| Arduino IDE | March 2020 | x | write and upload code to Arduino compatible boards | |
| Anaconda | March 2020 | x | Python and R distribution | |
| Homebrew | NA | x | macOS/Linux package manager | |
| Handbrake | x | x | video transcoder | |
| NI Komplete | March 2020 | x | sound production suite | |
| Reaper | March 2020 | x | digital audio workstation |
*Software marked “Jan. 2020” will be installed by Spring 2020 semester
Dimensions Lab Assistant Hours:
The Libraries Systems department staffs the Dimensions Lab with student workers Monday – Friday, from 9 – 5pm. These Lab Assistants are available to assist students with lab technology and troubleshoot/report issues. Please be aware that students schedules are subject to change at a moment’s notice.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
| 9 – 10am | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom |
| 10 – 11am | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom |
| 11 – 12pm | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom |
| 12 – 1pm | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom | Chadchom |
| 1 – 2pm | – | – | – | – | Hannah |
| 2 – 3pm | – | – | – | – | Hannah |
| 3 – 4pm | Hannah | Hannah | Hannah | – | Hannah |
| 4 – 5pm | Hannah | Hannah | Hannah | – | Hannah |
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