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ISSUE 2 AUGUST 2006

In this Issue:
Community
Focus on
General News
Subscription News
Tips and Techniques
Customer Success
Product News and Announcements
Promotions

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Dear [customer name],

Welcome to the August issue of Building News, the newsletter designed for professionals in architecture, building engineering and construction.

In this issue we have some great tips & tricks along with some great examples of what customers are doing to drive their businesses further by accelerating their ideas.

As with all our newsletters, if you would like to share your comments on how we can improve this newsletter, please send them to sapac.mktg@autodesk.com.

Happy reading!


Community
2nd Annual Revit National Conference - Australia
The second annual conference is to be held October 26 - 29, 2006 at the Shoal Bay Resort and Spa, Shoal Bay, New South Wales.

With an expanded subject stream, including beginner and advanced classes for many subjects, this year promises to be bigger and better than the last. More attendees, more sponsors, and a very special event on Saturday evening, combined with a truly stunning locale, make this an event not to be missed.

You can register your interest by visiting the conference website: http://www.rugsyd.com.au/rtc2006_1.htm or contact the Revit Technology Conference organisers directly on RTC@rugsyd.com.au.


Attention all NZ Revit Users! Autodesk Revit User Group NZ
Following on from our recent mailing, there has been great interest shown in establishing a Revit User Group in New Zealand.

Mr Simon Whitbred, Revit Manager, at top architectural firm, Jasmax, has kindly offered to assist in establishing a user group. There are many benefits of joining the Revit User Group NZ, such as:

  • Exchange information and ideas at user group meetings - this meeting forum provides all users with the opportunity to speak openly about the product to their peers.
  • Learn from other Revit Users - special guest speakers are invited from time-to-time to share their experiences and successes with users. Also provides a great forum for solving or answering product issues or questions.
  • Create a network of Revit User contacts - the user group is an independent community and driven by dedicated product users that share the same passion.


  • If you are interested in joining this user group, please contact Simon Whitbred directly on:
    Telephone: (09) 367 0426
    Mobile:        021 043 3371
    Email:          siw@jasmax.co.nz


    Focus on
    Introducing Autodesk® Revit Webcasts
    Get the info you need to put the power of building information modelling to work with on-demand training webcasts for Autodesk® Revit® Building.

    Experience the latest enhancements to Autodesk Revit Building, with webcasts led by product experts, all from the convenience of your own desk!

    With webcasts scheduled each month, click here to register for a FREE Autodesk webcast.


    General News
    Autodesk Discussion Groups
    Want to discuss tips, techniques and network with your peers in an informal discussion? Then let us introduce you to the Autodesk Discussion Groups.

    With everything Autodesk - from product-specific discussions to general discussions, this peer-to-peer site enables users to keep abreast of the latest information.


    Subscription News
    Have you registered to use the Autodesk Subscription Centre?
    The Autodesk subscription centre is an online application available only to Autodesk Subscription customers. This website provides great tools to help you easily administer & manage your subscription contract. It also assists with simplifying licence management and reporting to boost your productivity.

    The Subscription Centre includes a variety of exclusive community features such as web support, interactive e-learning to increase your skills and webcasts that you can attend at your own leisure.

    To register for access to the subscription centre, please visit the Subscription Centre www.autodesk.com/subscriptionlogin or email us at ap.subscriptions@autodesk.com for your login.


    Tips and Techniques
    Architectural Desktop 2007 Tip - Introducing Project Navigator
    This handy tip was submitted by Chris Yanchar.

    Have you used Project Lifecycle Navigator yet in Architectural Desktop 2007? This interactive user assistance tool provides an alternative method into finding help. Click here to learn more.

    Revit Tip - Revit Placeholders: Key to Smooth Project Development
    This handy time-saving tip comes from Revit power user Daniel Hughes.

    A placeholder is an object that you place into the building model; realising that you will eventually revise, replace or remove it... Click here to read more.


    Customer Success
    Melbourne architect and university lecturer John Young finds Autodesk Revit is the product of choice for his practice and students alike
    "Using Autodesk Revit, time is saved by the support it provides in the documentation process, allowing for more proactive work to be completed during sketch design stage."

    "By effectively implementing a design, the positive word of mouth generated by satisfied customers can assist in generating new business. For me this advocates architects using Autodesk Revit software."


    Product News and Announcements
    NEW Autodesk® AutoCAD® Revit® Series-Structure 4
    With Autodesk® AutoCAD® Revit® Series-Structure 4, you can preserve your current investment in technology and training and gain the competitive advantage of building information modelling - all at your own pace.

    "Our plan is total adoption of Revit Structure in our structural engineering services group. We are committed to this approach and this technology because it's going to produce better results for us, our clients, and the owners."
    -P.E., CIO and Principal, Walter P. Moore

    AutoCAD Revit Series-Structure 4 now includes AutoCAD® 2007 and Autodesk® Revit® Structure 4 software products.


    Promotions
    Calling all AutoCAD LT® users in Autralia & New Zealand.
    Save up to 60%* when moving to a general design or industry product designed for you - offer ends October 15th, 2006 or while stocks last. Visit www.autodesk.com.au/ltoffer for details. * Terms & conditions apply.


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