In the SUNY Oswego computer labs, IBM SPSS is available via Citrix apps on the desktop.

Outside of the computer labs, IBM SPSS is available via the SUNY Oswego Citrix portal.

Citrix runs software on a separate computer from the one you’re working on. You will need to upload your files to the Citrix server, then open them in IBM SPSS when you begin a work session. When you’re finished working, download your files from the Citrix server to the computer you’re working on. Files saved on the Citrix server are not guaranteed to be saved permanently. Use Google Drive to backup your work and collaborate with others.

Instructions

Uploading files to IBM SPSS on Citrix

Computer Lab

1. In IBM SPSS, open the File menu, then Open, then Data

2. Navigate to the Documents folder with a gray computer icon (your local Documents folder), then select the file to work with and click Open.

Everywhere else

1. Browser-based Citrix uses a pull-down tab to manage files. It’s at the top of the browser window.

2. Click the pull tab to open

3. Click the upload icon

4. Select the files from your computer to upload to the Citrix server. 

5. Choose a location to save your files to <your name>/Documents is the best option. 
6. In IBM SPSS, open the File menu, then Open, then Data.
7. Select the file you uploaded and click Open.

Downloading files from IBM SPSS ON Citrix

Computer Lab

1. Open the File menu, then Select Save As
2. A gray computer icon indicates a folder on your local computer (not the Citrix server)

3. Select an easy to find local folder like Desktop, Documents, or Downloads then click Save. 

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Everywhere Else

1. With your work open in IBM SPSS, open the File menu, then Save As
2. Choose your Documents folder on the Citrix server. The icon is a yellow folder and the path is C:\Users\<your Laker NetID>\Documents
3. Name your file, then click Save

4. Click the pull tab to open

5. Click the download button

6. Select the file(s) you want to download from the Citrix server, then click Open.
7. The documents are saved in your browser's Downloads folder. 

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Using Google Drive

All students have access to Google Drive to save your work in the cloud

1. Open a web browser and navigate to https://drive.google.com
2. Login using your Laker NetID and password
3. Upload your files to or download your files from your Google Drive account

Need additional information or assistance? Contact CTS.

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