What are Cloud Applications?
OIT now offers select application titles virtually. These applications can be accessed from anywhere and can be accessed from any device via a web browser. The applications will not rely on your own device’s hardware resources and instead use resources from the cloud. A stable network connection is required to access these application titles.
How to access
Using a product called Apporto, students and instructors can access cloud-based applications for their classes and coursework. Apporto allows instructors to link to the application in their Canvas courses to streamline the process for students. See the how-to videos below to learn how to access these applications.
Students who require commonly used applications who do not have access to applications through Canvas can access them directly through the CU Boulder Apporto login page. Any CU Boulder student with an IdentiKey account can access the applications listed as “Direct student access” below. As virtual resources are limited, this service is provided on a first come, first served basis.
Request course access or new cloud application
Instructors can fill out the Request a new cloud application form to get access to Apporto for their Canvas course or to request an application not listed below.
Available Applications
| Application name | Where application is available: |
|---|---|
AGI32 |
Canvas |
Alteryx |
Canvas |
ArcGIS Desktop |
Canvas |
ArcGIS Pro |
Canvas |
AutoDesk AutoCad |
Canvas |
AutoDesk AutoCad Plant 3d |
Canvas |
AutoDesk Civil |
Canvas |
AutoDesk DWG Trueview |
Canvas |
AutoDesk Revit |
Canvas |
Bluebeam REVU Extreme |
Canvas |
ChemDraw |
Direct student access |
ENVI and IDL |
Direct student access |
Extendsim Pro |
Canvas |
Lumion |
Canvas |
Metashape |
Canvas |
Microsoft Office (Windows Version) |
Direct student access |
MS Project |
Canvas |
Photopia |
Canvas |
QGIS |
Canvas |
Rhino 7 |
Canvas |
RStudio |
Direct student access |
SPSS |
Direct student access |
How-to Videos
- Accessing applications through Canvas Course
- Accessing applications through Apporto login screen
- Transferring files between your own device and the cloud desktop
- Accessing files in OneDrive on the cloud desktop
Support
Having an issue with Apporto? Please fill out the Report a problem form for assistance.
