What is PCC AppStream 2.0?

AppStream is a virtual environment that lets students access the applications they need on any computer, whether they're in the classroom, the library, or at home. A variety of software programs needed to support instruction like QuickBooks, AutoCAD and others have been added to our catalog and are available for use (no download is required).

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How do I access PCC AppStream 2.0?

View the catalog below to see which applications are available. Select the “virtual stack” that runs the software you are interested in using. Login with your LancerPoint credentials and the virtual stack of applications will be ready in two minutes.

Microsoft

  • Access
  • Excel
  • OneNote
  • Powerpoint
  • Publisher
  • Visio
  • Word

Launch Software

Library

  • Bagger
  • Fixity

Launch Software

  • TI-84 Calculator Emulator

Launch Software

  • Quickbooks Payroll Enhanced
  • MS Office 2019
  • Case Map / Time Map
  • Sanction
  • Concordance

Launch Software

  • Solidworks 2024
  • Composer player
  • eDrawings
  • Revit 2025
  • Maya 2025
  • Rhino
  • (for AutoCAD see Visual Arts)

Launch Software

  • RSLogix
  • RSLinx
  • RSEmulate

Launch Software

Numerical Tools

  • SPSS - Currently unavailable
  • Matlab 2023a (also see below)

Launch Software

  • Maya
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Rhino

Launch Software

  • Unreal Engine
  • Blender

Launch Software

  • Chem Draw
  • Google Earth Pro
  • Pasco Capstone

Launch Software

  • Python 3.10.5
  • PyCharm
  • Eclipse for Java
  • Eclipse for C/C++
  • Eclipse for PHP / Web
  • LiClipse for Python
  • Visual Studio Code
  • Visual Studio 2022
  • GIT
  • Atom
  • Notepad++
  • CLion
  • CodeBlocks with MingW

Launch Software

Microsoft Office 365

As a PCC student, faculty or staff member, you can download and install Microsoft Office 365 desktop applications for free on 5 PCs or Macs, plus 5 mobile devices. These are the latest versions of Office available—Office 2019 for Windows and Office 2019 for Mac.

Instructions on download

Adobe Creative Cloud

If you would like to download Adobe products - there is a discounted program offered through CollegeBuys.  CollegeBuys, powered by the Foundation for California Community Colleges, offers discounts of up to 85 percent on a wide range of educational products—from industry-leading software and technology to high quality office and classroom furniture.  Adobe Creative Cloud is offered for $49.99 for a six month subscription.  
 
https://store.collegebuys.org/product/adobe-creative-cloud/ 
 
Microsoft Azure Development Tools
Microsoft Azure Dev Tools for Teaching puts professional developer tools, software, and services from Microsoft in the hands of faculty and students. Students receive developer tools at no cost—everything needed to create apps, games, and websites—so you can chase your dreams, create the next big breakthrough in technology, or get a head start on your career.
 
https://azureforeducation.microsoft.com/devtools
 
Mathworks Matlab
All PCC users can access the Campus-Wide License, download software and find tutorials and documentation  through our MATLAB Portal page here:
https://www.mathworks.com/academia/tah-portal/pasadena-city-college-31510569.html.