Origin

What is Origin

From Wikipedia:

Origin is a proprietary computer program for interactive scientific graphing and data analysis. It has inspired several platform-independent open-source clones like SciDAVis. Graphing support in Origin includes various 2D/3D plot types. Data analyses in Origin include statistics, signal processing, curve fitting and peak analysis. Origin's curve fitting is performed by a nonlinear least squares fitter which is based on the Levenberg–Marquardt algorithm. Origin imports data files in various formats such as ASCII text, Excel, NI TDM, DIADem, NetCDF, SPC, etc. It also exports the graph to various image file formats such as JPEG, GIF, EPS, TIFF, etc. There is also a built-in query tool for accessing database data via ADO.

Supported Operating Systems

Origin is only available for 64-bit Windows. Mac and Linux users will need to install Windows first.

VPN requirement

Connection to campus VPN is required to license Origin.

How to Obtain Origin (faculty/staff/students)

You can download the software files and obtain the serial number by following this link: https://ua-app01.ua.edu/software/public/origin/showTerms The serial number will be entered during installation. Users must be connected to the UA network to run Origin. Users may borrow a license to use off of the UA network for up to six days. Instructions for obtaining that license are available through the download link.

License key for students

The license key for student use is available to UA students via this link to UA BOX
Note: Student licenses are only valid for 1 year

How to Install (students)

Students should follow the instructions in the PDF below to download and install Solidworks. However, change the version to 2020 instead of 2019.

If you are installing Solidworks on a Mac, here is a PDF with basic instructions to get you started.