Dear (name of customer),
Message from the Editor, Lee-Na
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Welcome to the inaugural issue of the Autodesk KIT (Keeping In Touch), our bi-monthly newsletter designed to bring you relevant information which we hope you will enjoy, and find useful. |
It's been very hectic at Autodesk since March this year. We launched the entire AutoCAD 2005 family of products, Autodesk Inventor Series 9 and Autodesk Inventor Professional 9. This month the excitement continues with the announcement of Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 and DWF Viewer 5.
If you are interested to know more about any of the products, solutions
or promotions and events mentioned in this issue, please email KeepInTouch@autodesk.com.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this issue.
Best regards,
Lee-Na
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What's happening
Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 Australian Roadshow
Be among the first to see how the new Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 increases your competitive edge by helping you create better designs faster. This roadshow is touring 12 cities around Australia during November. Hurry! All tour events are FREE, but registration is limited. Read more & register!
Autodesk University 2004
Nov 30 - Dec 3, 2004, Las Vegas, USA
Think of Autodesk University® as a booster shot for your brain that will help you work smarter and get better at what you do. With customer satisfaction at AU running at 98 percent, you're sure to obtain the training and contacts you need to drive innovation and revenue.
Tips & Tricks
 | AutoCAD: Dimensioning at Lightning Speed By Lynn Allen
If you have AutoCAD 2000 or higher, you have access to one of my all time favorite commands: QDIM, for Quick Dimensioning. If you're still churning out your dimensions one at a time you simply must try this great timesaver. Read more. |
Customer Stories
Collaboration Solutions
Autodesk, Inc. and McLaren Software Collaborate to Help Maximise the Use of Design and Engineering Data Across the Enterprise.
Infrastructure Solutions
Information on the Front Line for First Responders.
Patrick Air Force Base Leverages Autodesk Technology to Enable Base-Wide Access to its Geospatial and CAD Data.
The Czech Republic's Ministry of Agriculture Launches Nationwide Land Registry System Based on Autodesk MapGuide to Gain Entrance to the European Union.
Manufacturing Solutions
Tegron, Osgood Industries Gain Competitive Advantage in Marketplace with Autodesk Manufacturing Software.
Energy Absorption Systems, Inc. Leverages Autodesk Inventor Series for Efficient, Cost-Effective Product Design.
Building Design Solutions
World Trade Center Design Team Partners with Autodesk to Help Facilitate Freedom Tower Design and Construction Process.
Large Canadian Hospital Uses Autodesk Software to Cut Costs and Improve Efficiency throughout Design and Construction Process.
News
Building Information Modelling Takes Hold Down Under
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See how BIM (building information modelling) is sweeping through Australian architectural firms and see how Australian designers are adopting Autodesk Revit. Australia's building industry is characterised by its hands-on, can-do |
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approach to new technology, and some firms Down Under are discovering the competitive advantages of BIM.
Singapore's Intellectual Property Regime Will Be Changing.
Do Not Be Unprepared
The Singapore Government will be amending and improving Singapore Copyright laws to support Singapore's on-going transition into a knowledge-intensive and IP-rich economy, and to comply with its obligations under the US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA). The new changes in the Copyright law will come into force by 1st January, 2005. Part of the changes include adding a provision that may expose a company or person to criminal action if they use infringing software in a business environment. The Business Software Alliance (BSA) of which Autodesk is a member, is helping companies to stay on the right side of the law by providing Software Asset Management (SAM) Tools and guidelines. Read more.
New Products & Updates
General Design Solutions
Autodesk DWF Viewer 5
Autodesk DWF Viewer 5 adds the following enhancements:
- 3D Viewing and Printing
- More intelligent data
- View 3D Composer Markups
- Enhanced APIs
You can download DWF Viewer and DWF Writer for free.
Building Solutions
Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series
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With Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series, you protect your investments in tools and training, gain competitive advantage with building information modelling, and flexibly incorporate new ways of working on your own schedule.
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Autodesk Building Systems is a stand-alone mechanical, electrical, and plumbing software with Autodesk Architectural Desktop built right in. |
Manufacturing Solutions
AutoCAD Electrical
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AutoCAD Electrical lets you create and modify electrical control drawings that are seamless integrated with your AutoCAD design environment.
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Autodesk Vault
Autodesk Vault integrated with the design applications you use today, provides easy-to-use work-in-progress data management. Autodesk Vault offers built-in engineering data management at no additional cost.
Autodesk Vault is only available to registered users of Autodesk Inventor Series or Autodesk Inventor Professional who are on the Autodesk Subscription Program. |
Infrastructure Solutions: Civil & Land Design
Autodesk Civil 3D 2005
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Autodesk Civil 3D 2005 is a powerful civil engineering tool that creates intelligent relationships between objects so design changes are dynamically updated. Increase your productivity and automate the design and drafting of road, site and subdivision projects.
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