• Licensing Program Overview.
• Authorized Users & Sites.
• Extra Documentation.
• Extra Media (CD-ROM, disks).
• Home And Portable Copies.
• Licenses Expiration and Renewal.
• News and Announcements.
• Products Overview.
  • IMAGINE and Photogrammetry Suite (LPS).
  • Optional Modules.
  • Free Upgrades And Utilities.
• Minimum Requirements & Pricing.
• Technical Support.
• Training.

Licensing Program Overview.

LEICA Geosystems is the maker of IMAGINE, a mapping and visualization tool that combines different layers of geographic data with imagery.  IMAGINE provides tools for geocorrection, image analysis, visualization and map output.

On March 1st, 1998, the University started a Level 3 Higher Educational Annual Kit (KEAK) licensing program, raised to level 4 in 2002.

On April 2004, we also added the Leica Photogrammetry Suite (LPS) to our licensing program.

Free Training Overview.

Our HEAK Licensing program includes a yearly total of 10 days of free training at LEICA three training facilities (Denver, Atlanta, DC).  The 10 days of training renews annually with our contract.  Training in excess of the yearly 10 day allotment is permitted with a 50% discount.

Of course, transportation, accommodations/lodging, and meals while attending classes are the responsibility of the user.

Training Registration.

• Browse the vendor Course Catalog (requires Java/JavaScript) at: http://www.gis.leica-geosystems.com/education/BrowseCourses.aspx
• Select the desired course (ONLY courses taken at LEICA national facilities of Atlanta GA, Washington D.C., and Denver, CO qualify for up to 10 days of free training).
• Register.  If the course qualifies for free training, then during the first step of the registration process, select "My organization is a HEAK customer.

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Authorized Users & Sites.

This licensing program is only available to departments - not to individuals.
The software must be installed on University owned computer(s), and computer(s) must be located within University facilities (including all campuses and extensions).
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Extra Documentation.

Media include on-line documentation.  Paper documentation sold directly by Leica.
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Extra Media (CD-ROM, disks).

Valid licensed users may purchase the media.  See pricing information for details.
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Home and Portable Copies.

Home use is forbidden.  Departments must buy separate licenses for portable computers.
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Licenses Expiration and Renewal.

Products run on a yearly basis.
Licenses expire for everyone on March 1st of every year.  Users must renew their licenses every year in February to keep using their product, or to upgrade to the latest version.
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News And Announcements.

From the Vendor.

To get the latest news from the vendor, visit their web page at:
http://gis.leica-geosystems.com/news/

Latest Licensing News.

Accessible from the "News" link or by clicking here.

Real Time Licensing News.

Accessible from the "Mailing List" link or by clicking here.

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Products Overview.

The latest version of IMAGINE Professional is v8.7.x (SGI and Windows), and the latest version of the Photogrammetry Suite (LPS) is also v8.7  For product tours, visit the vendor web site.

The vendor offers a variety of application modules as add-on to the core IMAGINE product suite.  For details visit go to:
http://gis.leica-geosystems.com/Products/Imagine/professional.asp

The vendor offers free software updates, additional extensions, and utilities for download from their web site.
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Minimum Requirements & Pricing.

IMAGINE and Photogrammetry Suite (LPS) Notes.

- To order, always specify:
    + System type, O.S. version, and
    + Workstation name
    + Host/dongle ID, and
    + Number of seats needed.

Pricing and minimum requirements.

Click on the button below to check pricing and more.

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Technical Support.

On-Line Technical Information.

The vendor provides technical information on the World Wide Web, including:
    - Technical Notes
    - Forums
    - Software Library.
    - Technical Hardware Guides, etc.
    - Top 5 Common Error Messages From The ERDAS IMAGINE License Manager located at: http://support.erdas.com/imagine85/faqs/top5_license.htm

Be Prepared.

When you call for technical support, be at your computer with the following information:
    - Name and version number of the product.
    - Type of hardware, including network if applicable.
    - Exact wording of any message that appeared on your screen.
    - Description of what happened and what you where doing at thetime.
    - Description of how you tried to solve the problem.

Vendor Phone Support.

None available.  Only persons accredited as technical contacts may call the vendor.

University Phone Support.

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Training.

Our HEAK licensing program grants us 10 days of free training per year.

Courses take place at LEICA training locations (Atlanta, Denver, Washington D.C.).

Prospective attendees must pay for all 'other' expenses (transportation, lodging, training manuals, etc.).

For details, course catalog, locations, etc., go to http://gi.leica-geosystems.com/LGISub5x0x0.aspx

As needed, don't forget to download a training manual order form at http://gi.leica-geosystems.com/LGISub5x89x0.aspx

By default you must be approved, and I will accept any request coming from a staff of faculty, on a 1st come 1st serve basis.

To apply, email me details about the course (course name, location, duration) at license@unl.edu and I will reply with information you will need to register.
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