---
tags:
  - Academic
catalog:
  name: IDL
  description: Programming Language, Numeric Analysis, Manipulation and Visualization of Scientific Data
  license_type: Academic
  disciplines:
    - Mathematics and Statistics
  available_on:
    - Puhti
    - Mahti
---

# IDL

Programming Language, Numeric Analysis, Manipulation and Visualization of Scientific Data

## Available

* Puhti: 8.5.1, 8.8.2
* Mahti: 8.5.1, 8.8.1, 8.8.3

## License

CSC has an Academic license, i.e., it is meant for Academic research only.

## Usage

```bash
module load idl
```

* Command line interface: `idl`
* Graphical user interface: `idlde`

## More information

* **Manuals on Puhti (pdf):**
    * `/appl/soft/math/idl/idl/help/pdf`
    * `/appl/soft/math/idl/idl85/help/pdf`
    * `/appl/soft/math/idl/idl882/idl88/help/pdf`
* [**IDL Manuals on the Web**](https://www.nv5geospatialsoftware.com/docs/routines-135.html)
