The Architecture Account is generated for students and staff enrolled in courseworks, and those who work, within the Faculty of Architecture.
It is used for:
* logging on to lab computers for students and staff
* logging on to administrative computers for staff
* checking printing credit for printers in our Faculty for students
* logging on to our Architecture FTP server
* mapping your UNIX Homes drive/folder * publishing my website for courseworks online on our Web server.

The Architecture Account is NOT the same as your Unikey/Extro account. You CANNOT use your Architecture Account to log on to General Access lab computers on campus, nor any campus Library computers.

Your Unix Homes Folder is a personal network storage space on our Faculty File server.
It is for storing files, and also for publishing webpages online.
It is hosted on our Unix File server, and it gets backed up regularly.

*Student accounts have a file space quota (begins sem1-2004) (quota value still under review).

* Animation & Audio coursework students may request for an expansion of their quota.

* Because this folder is accessed over the network, at times during peak usage it can be noticeably lagged. Thus, it is UNADVISABLE to run WORKING files off it, or stream media from it.

* Consider your Unix Homes folder instead, as more of a supplimentary backup storage media. It is still best to backup files to your own CD/DVD, ZIP, floppy, or USB memory sticks once you leave the Faculty for the day.

You can ACCESS your Unix Homes Folder by one of the following methods:

A) On the PC (Windows) LAB computers, double click on the " Unix Homes Folder.bat " icon on the Desktop. Then put your Architecture account details when prompted.

A2) On the MAC (OSX) LAB computers,

* Click on the Desktop, then from menu bar click on "GO", then "Connect to Server..".
* Then type in the Address field:

smb://smbhost.arch.usyd.edu.au/

* Then click on "Connect".
* Then put your Architecture account details when prompted.
* Then click on "OK" for the SMB Mount dialog box.

B) On PC STAFF computers,
see FAQ# 1.3.2

C) On PC computers, open the "ARCH Network" icon on the desktop to view the entire local network, and double-click any of the following 'elements' - Earth, Air, Water, Fire.
Then enter your Arch Account details when prompted.

D) You can use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to access your Unix Homes Folder:
address = ftp.arch.usyd.edu.au
port = 21
Then use your Architecture Account for the authentication name/password.
(see FAQ#2.3 for more on FTP access)

Printing Sizes

A0 - 118.8 x 84.0 cm
A1 - 84.0 x 59.4 cm
A2 - 59.4 x 42.0 cm
A3 - 42.0 x 29.7 cm
A4 - 29.7 x 21.0 cm

Telnet is no longer being used in our Faculty, as it passes passwords as plain text and this is regarded as a security issue. Use SSH (Secure Shell) instead.

Refer also to:
[ 2.2 ] At home, how do I SSH into or Arch Server(s)?

You can use FTP (File Transfer Protocol) to access your Unix Homes Folder or Dropboxes, for instance. This allows you to access your Unix Homes Folder from home via the Internet for instance. Then you can copy, delete, and create new files and folders, and upload webpages to your Unix Homes Folder.

(1) To access your Unix Homes Folder via FTP, do the following:

a) Load up an FTP client program on your system.

You can get shareware/freeware copies of FTP clients to install on your own computer from the Internet, such as CuteFTP, WSFTP for Windows, and FetchFTP for Macintosh. Do a Google search for it.

b) Put the following details into your FTP client program when asked -

FTP client downloads:	WS FTP for Windows (free)
File:	ws-ftp-le-v508.exe

c) Then use your Architecture Account for the authentication name/password.

FTP to UNIX HOMES FOLDER
address:	ftp.arch.usyd.edu.au
port:	21
user account [name, passwd]:	jdoe1234, xyzpassword

* Alternatively, if you do not have an FTP client program, you can also FTP from Windows Internet Explorer, or Windows Explorer.

To FTP from Windows Explorer / Internet Explorer:

a) Type in the following into the Address Field: ftp://username@ftp.arch.usyd.edu.au

b) then when prompted, put in your Arch Account password.

(2) To access your DROPBOX Folders via FTP, use the following settings:

FTP to DROPBOX
(FTP client) address	dropbox.arch.usyd.edu.au
or (Internet/Windows Explorer) address	ftp://dropbox.arch.usyd.edu.au/dropboxes
port	21
user account [name, passwd]	arch\jdoe1234, xyzpassword * note, must use suffix..." arch\ "

All students and staff alike are provided with their own Architecture account. This account also consists of webhosting

1) Firstly, accessing your Unix Homes Folder ( refer to FAQ# 1.1.2 )

2) In your Unix Homes Folder, go to the subdirectory -

/docs/www/

3) Place your html webpage files into this subdirectory. At the very minimum, ensure you have a default webpage with the filename:

/docs/www/index.html (this is case sensitive!)

4) To test and view your newly uploaded homepage, open a web browser with the address link:

http://www.arch.usyd.edu.au/~myusername/index.html

NOTES / TIPS :
* Unix Home Folder directories and files are Case sensitive.
* try not to use SPACES in any of the web directory and filenames.

Please look under 'Printers/Printers Inventory' or click here

Please look under 'Labs / Software Available on Labs' page or click here

Please look under 'Labs / Computer Configurations' page or click here

Follow the instructions to access DROPBOX over the network:

(1) To access the DROPBOX Folders from the Windows Labpcs:

(Step A) Log on to the labpc with your Architecture account name and password.

(Step B) Open up the 'ARCH Network' shortcut on the desktop, and double click on the 'DROPBOX' computer.

(Step C) Double click on the the folder 'Dropboxes', and then double click into the appropriate Coursework Folder.

(Step D) Drag your own submission folder, and drop (copy) it into the appropriate Coursework Folder.

(2) To access the DROPBOX Folders via FTP, use the following settings:

FTP to DROPBOX
(FTP client) address	dropbox.arch.usyd.edu.au
or (Internet/Windows Explorer) address	ftp://dropbox.arch.usyd.edu.au/dropboxes
port	21
user account [name, passwd]	arch\jdoe1234, xyzpassword * note, must use suffix..." arch\ "

As of 3rd of February 2005, the Architecture Printing Account services is now handled by the Information Technology Services (ITS) on our main campus.

Benefits for our Printing Account service transition to ITS:

* ITS Extro Account Services allows you to withdraw remaining credits whenever you want into your Credit Card.
* Having an Internet account service means you can initiate top-ups anytime and anywhere online.


Methods of payment for Extro Account credits:

A - Via credit card on the Internet
B - Go and visit any Access Labs around the campus during open hours. Visit www.usyd.edu.au/accesslabs/ for more info on locations & times.


INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO...

(1) Check Extro Account Balance for printing credit:

a) In a web browser, goto http://itassist.usyd.edu.au/student/account/index.shtml
b) On the Express Account Tools links, click on 'ACCOUNT BALANCE'.
c) Then in the 'login name' field, type in your Uni Extro username , ie. abcd1234
d) In the password field, type in your Uni Extro password , ie. your Uni email password.
e) In options pulldown menu, leave as 'Show Transactions'. Then press 'Submit' button.

(2) Topping Up your Extro Printing Account via the Internet with Credit Card:

a) In a web browser, goto http://itassist.usyd.edu.au/student/account/index.shtml
b) On the Express Account Tools links, click on 'CREDIT CARD PAYMENT'.
c) Then in the "login name" field, type in your Uni Extro username, ie. abcd1234
d) In the password field, type in your Uni Extro password , ie. your Uni email password.
e) Then enter all your credit card details to proceed.

When all your details are filled in, press "PROCESS THIS PAYMENT"

* Your new top-up Extro Print credits are effective IMMEDIATELY.
** You must have enough extro print credits to be able to print. Please refer to our current Architecture Print Pricing chart for charges at: FAQ# 1.1.4

(3) Topping Up your Extro Printing Account via EFTPOS or Cheque Bank Card:

- Go and visit any Access Labs around the campus during open hours. Visit: http://www.usyd.edu.au/accesslabs for more info on locations & times.

(4) Topping Up your Extro Printing Account via Cash:

- Go and visit Margaret Telfer Building (off Parramatta Rd) during open hours.

 

All the PCs in the Digital Media lab have DVD+R burners. You can use Roxio Easy CD Creator basic 5.

All of the MACs have DVD-R burners. You can use Toast Titanium 5.2.

For large backups on removable media, a 8.5G Dual Layer DVD+R, DVD-R burner placed on labmac174.

There is a problem with the file permission in your files. Please read this document