Activating Your CAE Account You may activate your CAE account either online or at a Windows workstation in one of the labs. You must have had your University picture ID for about a week. Your CAE account is available until your graduation. Your CAE Account will give you access to both Windows and Unix workstations, as well as a host of other resources. Activate your account online! Account Information --> --> Computer-Aided Engineering Center (CAE) is a College of Engineering facility available to any student with an engineering major or enrolled in an engineering course, as well as faculty and staff of the College. All users must be in compliance with all CAE Policies while using CAE facilities or services. Failure to comply will result in loss of access for a period of time determined on a case by case basis. Note: Never share your password with anyone or let anyone else use your account. If you do so you are in violation of CAE policies. CAE staff/employees will never ask you for your password. Gurgle Gurgle! Engineering Fountain bubbles contently at the heart of the College of Engineering. Additional Resources and Services Once your account is active, you will have access to a broad range of resources and services including:

• Windows XP and Unix computer labs and classrooms
• Networked file space
• Laser and Color Printers are available
• Large number of engineering and productivity software
• E-mail and webpage access.
• CAE Consultants in Rm. 172 CAE (tel. 262-5349), or helpdesk@cae.wisc.edu
• Manuals are available for checkout through the consultants.
• Computer use tutorials are offered on-line and in class.
• On-line Help
• Account Management
• File Restoring
• Summer Accounts

CAE also offers these other services:

• Condor: Batch Processing
• Tethered Software
• Digital cameras (Engineering Media Services)
• Audio/Visual Equipment (Engineering Media Services)
• Scanners
• CD/RW Drives

General Help:

• Logging In
• Passwords
• CD Burning