1. Introduction
This document contains information on how to access the OIT Software Distribution Store. A typical procedure of purchasing software using the Account and Fund Number payment is described.
2. Guide/Tutorial on How to Access the OIT Software Distribution Store
Accessing the OIT Software Distribution Store is just like any other online store. You can start off by entering the main page here.
2.1. Logging In
Usually, a new user must first register himself/herself before he/she is able to make a purchase. In our store, we’ll be using the University’s information and UCI’s WebAuth system to handle this. All personal information is obtained through the LDAP database. Start by clicking the Log In button here:
Afterwards, the user will be redirected to login through UCI’s WebAuth page.
If this is your first time logging into our online store, you’ll be prompt a question that asks to select a choice that best suits your identity. Be sure to select wisely because you will NOT be able to modify this later on.
Afterwards, you’ll be logged into our store and be redirected to the main page.
2.2. Adding Products to Shopping Cart
At this point, you can proceed to select and add software into your shopping cart.
2.2.1. Searching for Software Products
You can search for software by inputting a keyword into the search field or clicking the categories tab.
2.2.2. Adding the Product
Once you’ve found software you’d like to purchase, proceed to add the product into the shopping cart.
2.3. Check Out
Upon checking out, some personal information such as your address, name, and contact will be displayed. This is all information obtained through the University. All software products will be delivered through OIT’s Software Electronic Distribution which will enable you to download the product after purchasing.
Next, you can select the type of payment used to purchase the products.
2.3.1. Cheque Payment
You can choose to pay with a cheque, however you are responsible for mailing/sending the check to OIT. Processing and acceptance time may vary.
2.3.2. Account and Fund Payment
You can also choose to pay with a Account and Fund number but at this point, there aren’t any registered Projects. You will have to complete a Project Registration form in order to pay by an Account and Fund number.
Start by clicking the Register Account and Fund Number on the left tab.
This will lead you to a blank Project Registration form.
There are a few conditions that must be met in order to successfully register a project:
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You must provide an Account and Fund number to use for this project. If you are using another person’s Account and Fund number, you’ll have to select him/her in the dropdown box under "Account and Fund number Holder". If you are the Account and Fund number holder, then simply select yourself.
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You must select a Departmental Bookkeeper to be notified of this purchase under the dropdown box labeled "Departmental Bookkeeper". If you do not see your Departmental Bookkeeper’s name in the dropdown box, then he/she must login to the store once and select her identity.
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You must provide a Project Identifier/Name for this specific project. For example, AnthonysMatLabGroup2011 or AnthonysRGroup2012 will suffice.
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You must provide the IP addresses of your hostgroup if purchasing a network license.
Here’s what a successful form should look like:
Afterwards, just hit the submit button and this specific registration can be used to purchase.
Now you can select your registered project and use it to purchase.
Once the purchase has been processed, an order confirmation page will be displayed. A confirmation email with instructions will also be sent to your email.
2.4. Accessing Orders/Downloads
You can access your previous orders by clicking "My Orders" on the left tab.
A page displaying a history of orders will be displayed. Upon clicking on one of those orders, you can review what has been bought and what can be downloaded.