Article Owner

• Name: Scott Gallagher

• Position: IT Manager, College of the Environment

• Contact Information: gallag@wwu.edu | M-F, 8-5

Purpose

This page provides an overview of the ENVI software, including administration, licensing, installation, and renewal details for use within the College of the Environment (CENV).

Audience

Faculty, staff, and IT support staff using or managing ENVI software within the Environmental Sciences department at CENV.

Information

Software Overview

• Software Name: ENVI

• Version: 6.0

• Release Date: Ongoing support and updates

• Description: ENVI is a geospatial image analysis software that provides advanced tools for processing and visualizing geospatial data. It is primarily used in environmental sciences for remote sensing and image processing.

• Software Administrator: Nancy Larson - larsonn@wwu.edu

• Website: NV5 Geospatial Software

Administration Information

• Vendor Contact: Lori Altenborg (NV5 Geospatial) - Lori.Altenborg@nv5.com

• License Manager: Nancy Larson - larsonn@wwu.edu

• License Type: ENVI+IDL 6.0 Department License Pack (25 licenses)

• License Server: peregrine.univ.dir.wwu.edu

Installation

• Installation Guide (Windows): ENVI Installation for Windows

• Installation Guide (Linux): ENVI Installation for Linux

• WWU ITS Confluence Page: /wiki/spaces/IKB/pages/2242871299

License Management

• License Expiration Date: Sept 10, 2025 (Renewed)

• Current Allocation: All 25 licenses activated on the server "swlicense”

• License Dashboard: swlicense.wwu.edu:4080/dashboard

• Deprovisioning: License deactivation and transfer to a new server can be done using the provided documentation.

• ITS Confluence License Management Section: License Management Details

• Financial Manager: Ridley Williams and ESI

• Useage: College of the Environment and Geology

  • David Wallin uses ENVI for his remote sensing class in lab ES430.

  • Melissa Rice uses ENVI in the Geology department.

• Funding: Course fees are attached to courses to cover software costs and that fees can be reduced based on the budget.

Renewal Process

• Renewal Contact: Lori Altenborg - Lori.Altenborg@nv5.com

• Payment Link: Secure Payment Link

• License Renewal Status: License renewed for 25 seats, managed by Nancy Larson.

Patching

• Current Version: 6.0

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows, Linux

Common Questions

• Question 1: How can I access the license server?
  Answer: The license server can be accessed through swlicense.wwu.edu:4080/dashboard.

• Question 2: Who manages the licenses?
  Answer: Nancy Larson manages the licenses and renewals.

• Question 3: What should I do if the license server doesn't start?
  Answer: Refer to the server troubleshooting documentation or contact support.

• ITS Confluence Page for FAQs and Troubleshooting: ENVI Common Questions

Known Issues

Problem

In ENVI 5.7 (running on Windows 11), the Inquire Cursor tool does not display Data values, showing only map information. The issue occurs inconsistently across machines, impacting lab exercises and teaching activities.

Solution

1. Workaround (Temporary Fix):

   • Launch the IDL Development Environment (IDLDE) included with ENVI.

   • Navigate to:
     Window -> Preferences -> IDL -> Graphics Settings.

   • Set Rendering Method to Software and save the settings.

   • From the IDL prompt, launch ENVI with the following command:
     IDL> e=envi().

   • Verify the Cursor tool now displays Data values correctly.