Software FAQs

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Why is there a charge for licenses?

The State has decreased the budget allocation for the UF site license for ESRI software. As a result, there is a shortfall in the amount owed to ESRI for the site license, and a user fee is being implemented to cover the shortfall.

What is the yearly cost for an ESRI license?

The license cost is $100 – $500, depending on your level of use.

ESRI License Levels & Costs

Level 1 – $500
Unlimited seats for Desktop GIS (including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro) and ArcGIS Online (AGOL). In addition, access to all other ESRI products including ArcGIS Server (including SDE), ArcPad, Business Analyst and any other product included under ESRI site license.
Level 3 – $100
Up to 3 users using GIS in your unit. This only includes ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

I think my department has already paid for ArcGIS, what should I do?

To determine if someone has already paid for use of the Esri site license for the unit you are in, please contact GeoPlan

How much does Esri software cost for students?

Current University of Florida students with a .ufl.edu email are entitled to free Esri software as long as the software is used for non-grant funded research or coursework. The software must be installed on your own personally owned computer. The following softwares are available for student use:

ArcGIS for Desktop – Advanced (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox with all the extensions, including Spatial Analys)
ArcGIS Pro
ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

Go here to get started with download and licensing.

Why is spatial analyst not working?

Do the following in both ArcMap and ArcCatalog: tools > extensions > make sure spatial analyst box is checked. If the check boxes for spatial analyst are not present, then you need to do the following: Acquire the source ArcGIS software and put DVD into your computer > navigate to windows control panel > Add or Remove Programs > click the ArcGIS Desktop “Change/Remove” button > follow instructions to add spatial analyst extension > then do the following in both ArcMap and ArcCatalog: tools > extensions > make sure spatial analyst box is checked.

How can I get a copy of ERDAS IMAGINE?

The contact for all LEICA/ERDAS related products and licenses is Joe Aufmuth.

Is XTools available for campus use?

Thanks to a handful of departments and centers around campus, XTools Pro is available for University of Florida owned computers. For more information on xtools, please see their website: http://www.xtoolspro.com/. If you would like to acquire Xtools Pro, please first run the trial version that can be found at the XTools website. If you still would like the software, then please contact GeoPlan.