News and Announcements

AIACC 2006 Desert Practice Conference: November 3-5; Indian Wells, CA
Revit User Groups: Autodesk® Revit® Systems – Here it Comes
San Francisco – November 15; Sacramento – November 16
Ideate, Inc. Gold Co-Host Sponsor of Autodesk University 2006
November 28 – December 1, 2006
Integrated Project Delivery, BIM, and the Future of Collaborative
Design and Construction

News and Announcements

Autodesk Architectural Desktop Features Added for Subscription Customers
Autodesk has delivered a new-features module exclusively for Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2007 software customers participating in the Autodesk® Subscription program.

“Subscription Module: Spaces and Drawing Compare” provides:

• The Spaces feature, which is used to track the area and other data associated with rooms or other spaces in the building design. With the enhancements in this subscription module, Spaces can now update automatically if the bounding elements are changed, saving time while making documentation more accurate. And Spaces definitions can now also include offsets from bounding elements based on pre-set or user-defined rules, enabling area calculations based on various industry standards, including BOMA, DIN, or SIS.

• The Drawing Compare feature, which enhances collaboration by using color-coded displays to show items on a drawing that have been changed, added, or deleted by other members of the design team. Changes to items such as styles, fire ratings, or other non-graphical properties are also tracked. Combined with redlining features, such as revision clouds, the Spaces and Drawing Compare features help make communication across the design team clearer than ever.

Actions:
Download by logging into the Subscription Center and going to “Building Solutions: Product Modules & Add-Ons” near the bottom of the Product Information & Downloads section and clicking where indicated.

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Top VAR Achievers During First Half of FY07!
Autodesk recognized Ideate, Inc. as one of several North American VARs for achieving 115% or more of their total quota for the first half of FY07. We extend our deepest thanks to all our partners for helping us attain this tremendous accomplishment.

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AIACC 2006 Desert Practice Conference: November 3-5; Indian Wells, CA
This year’s conference theme is 20/20. As society, technology, the economy, and our profession inevitably change, how we work within this framework of ever-accelerating transformation will determine how effective our considerable efforts will prove. 20/20: AIACC’s 2006 Desert Practice Conference looks with sharp focus at what we can expect in the near term and how we can be responsive leaders as we proceed.

This three-day event is an excellent resource for important industry information and Ideate will be there to share with you the latest developments in architectural software technology.

more info

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Revit User Groups: Autodesk® Revit® Systems – Here it Comes
As the Autodesk Revit based architect moves ahead in creating a complete building information model, Autodesk has provided the first release of a MEP engineering based BIM software, Autodesk Revit Systems. The presentation is going to focus on the changes in workflow (both for the Architect and Engineer) and engineering consulting dynamics that occur with the move to the Autodesk Revit platform. This user group will be talking about:
 
– The total abilities of Autodesk Revit Systems
– Benefits of coordination for both the Architect and the MEP Engineer
– How different offices will collaborate between Autodesk Revit Systems and Autodesk Revit Building
– The future of where the integrated BIM model will take the industry

Glen Walson, P.E., LEED AP will be presenting. Glen, Ideate Application Specialist – Engineering, is a licensed Engineer and has been working in the consulting engineering industry for 12 years. This is a great opportunity to bring your MEP consulting engineer along to hear where the future of the AEC industry is heading.

San Francisco – register
November 15th
11:30am – 1:30 pm

**new location**
AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street
Suite 600

Sacramento – register
November 16th
5:30pm – 8:00pm

AIA Central Valley
616 Alhambra Blvd
Suite 1

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Ideate, Inc. Gold Co-Host Sponsor of Autodesk University 2006: November 28 – December 1, 2006
The Venetian Resort Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

Ideate, Inc. is among a select group of value added resellers to be accepted as a Gold Co-Host Sponsor at Autodesk University 2006 in Las Vegas, NV. As a Gold Sponsor, Ideate will have a significant presence at the annual four day event, including a Meet and Greet reception on Wednesday, November 29th. Come by our Help Desk at AU for details.

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Integrated Project Delivery, BIM, and the Future of Collaborative Design and Construction

November 20, 2006
5:30 pm
AIA SF Office
130 Sutter Street, Suite 600
San Francisco

Featuring AIA National Resource architect Markku Allison, AIA who specializes in the future of integrated practice. Also, in conjunction with the Integrated Design and Construction Industry Alliance (IDCIA) Philip Bona, AIA will host a panel discussion on AEC/O Project Delivery featuring Markku Allison, AIA; Jim Bedrick, AIA (Webcor Construction); Paul Audsley (ACCO Engineered Systems); and Peggy Ho, PhD (Visiting Fellow to the San Francisco Office of the GSA).

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Building Solution Promotions Extended - New End Date January 19, 2007
Autodesk is extending to January 19, 2007, the end date on existing promotions designed to increase flexibility during software transitions, promote the value of training and implementation services to customers, and create incremental training and consulting revenue for VARs.

• “Rev It Up for Autodesk® Architectural Desktop” Promotion: Qualified customers with seats of Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2004, 2005, or 2006 software may purchase new seats of Autodesk® Revit® Building and Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 software at promotional prices. Customers must purchase subscription for their Autodesk Revit Building license(s). Optionally, customers may purchase subscription for the Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2007 license(s).

• The Autodesk® Revit Building Implementation Voucher Promotion provides customers who purchase Autodesk Revit Building or Autodesk® AutoCAD® Revit® Series Building software a US$200 voucher for training or implementation services on the Autodesk Revit Building or Autodesk® AutoCAD® Revit® Series—Building products.

• Engineering Implementation Voucher Promotion provides customers who purchase Autodesk® Revit® Structure, Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series Structure, Autodesk® Building Systems, or Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series Systems Plus software a US$200 voucher for training or implementation services on Autodesk Revit Structure, Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series Structure, Autodesk Building Systems, or Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series Systems Plus software.

Promotions Expire: January 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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AutoCAD LT Crossgrade Promotion Launched August 1st
Starting August 1, 2006, qualified AutoCAD LT® software customers can take advantage of the AutoCAD LT Crossgrade Promotion. For US$1,995 (SRP), AutoCAD LT 2004, 2005, and 2006 customers can trade up to a select industry-specific solution or to AutoCAD® 2007. This promotion runs August 1, 2006 through January 19, 2007. This offer is available to the following categories of customers who own AutoCAD LT 2004, 2005, or 2006 (AutoCAD LT 2007 customers are not eligible for this promotion):

• Commercial customers in the U.S. Autodesk Strategic Accounts in the U.S.
• U.S. Government (Federal/State/Local) accounts purchasing via DLT

Education customers are not eligible to participate in this promotion.Qualified AutoCAD LT customers can crossgrade to any of the following participating products for US$1,995 (SRP):

• Autodesk® Revit® Building 9
  Autodesk® Revit® Structure 3
  Autodesk® Building Systems 2007
  Autodesk® Architectural Desktop
  AutoCAD® 2007
• Call for other options.

Promotion Expires: January 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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