News and Announcements

Tools of the Imagination – Building Information Modeling Software from
Autodesk and Gehry Technologies is Gaining Traction with Architects
and Their Collaborators
Architectural Desktop Webcasts – From Amy

Revit User Groups: Autodesk® Revit API Programming –
Exploring the Building Information Model
San Francisco – January 10; Sacramento – January 11
The Benefits of AutoCAD® for Architects
San Francisco – January 24
Autodesk Revit Structure Technical Webcasts – January 17

News and Announcements

Ideate, Inc. Makes Their Mark on AU 2006

With a number of speakers and an invitation to participate as a Gold Co-Host Sponsor, Ideate had a prominent presence at this year’s 14th Annual Autodesk University in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

A nod to our broad expertise and advanced technical knowledge, Ideate was honored with four invitations to present at AU2006.  Ideate’s sessions were well-received and two classes have earned three and four star ratings. Recorded class sessions may be viewed here. Please be sure to look for the following class sessions:

Ken Hall AIA, AEC Business Development Manager
"Designing Sustainable Building Solutions with Autodesk Revit"

Scott Wagner, PE,  Civil Business Development Manager
"Under the Surface - Creating Accurate Surfaces in Civil 3D"

Jason Hill,  Geospatial Business Development Manager
"Bridging the GIS and CAD Gap by Connecting Directly to ArcSDE"

Sandeep Menon, Director Infrastructure Solutions
“Managing Utility Infrastructure Data in Both a CAD and GIS Environment"

In addition to providing technical speakers, Ideate was pleased to facilitate a presentation by one of our premier customers, Williams-Sonoma, Inc.  Bradley Bransen, Engineer Manager for Emerging Brands, shared his success story with fellow AU attendees on the many benefits of Inventor and Vault manufacturing solutions.

Ideate was also particularly proud to be among a select group of resellers invited to participate as a Gold Co-Host sponsor. In this capacity, Ideate offered an informational booth throughout the week as well as entertained clients at an exclusive luncheon reception with Autodesk’s Senior Vice President, Ken Bado. Ideate thanks those who stopped by our booth and/or attended our luncheon. We were so delighted to have you with us and deeply appreciate your ongoing support. 

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Ideate Gold Co-Host Sponsor at AU 2006 Announces 'Leave Your Heart in San Francisco' Winner!
Ideate is delighted to announce Bill Harrison of Planet Products Corporation in Cincinnati, Ohio as the winner of the Leave Your Heart in San Francisco giveaway at AU. Bill has won a travel and training package compliments of Ideate which includes airfare, hotel accommodations, training in our state-of-the-art ATC, and a gift card to enjoy around town.

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Architectural Desktop Webcasts – From Amy:
These free webcasts will feature Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, which we call the "AutoCAD® for Architects." With its easy-to-use features and familiar AutoCAD-based interface, drafting and construction document production is faster and easier than ever.

The Strongest Link – Register
January 23, 10:00am
Are you having a hard time keeping track of all your files? I'll show you how Project Navigator conveniently links all the drawings in a project.

Create Between the Lines – Register
February 27, 10:00am
Learn how to use Linework for easy creation of different objects, such as curtain walls, door and window assemblies, and stairs.

During the first part of the webcasts, I'll show you specific features to help with your day-to-day tasks, and then leave the rest of the hour open to answer your questions.

Join me for one – or all – of these webcasts and learn why AutoCAD for Architects is more than just software. It's a whole new way to take your work to the next level.

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Revit User Group: Autodesk® Revit API Programming – Exploring the Building Information Model
Come explore the world of Autodesk® Revit programming with Ben Bishoff, software engineer with Ideate. You’ve heard that Revit has an application programming interface (API), but want to know more - what’s possible and what’s involved in getting started. We’ll explore the resources Autodesk provides with the Revit software development kit (SDK) and what it means to write programs with Microsoft .NET languages. We’ll also survey the tools other commercial software developers have created to extend Revit and interact with other building information modeling (BIM) applications. Come with your questions and ideas.

San Francisco – register
January 10th
11:30am – 1:30 pm

AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street
Suite 600

Sacramento – register
January 11th
5:30pm – 8:00pm

AIA Central Valley
616 Alhambra Blvd
Suite 1

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The Benefits of AutoCAD® for Architects
If you’re an architect, designer, or drafter, then this is one event you won’t want to miss. Come experience how Autodesk® Architectural Desktop is, quite simply, a better AutoCAD® for Architects. In just minutes, Amy will show you how to make your drafting and construction document production easier, faster, and more accurate. You will discover the new Drawing Compare* feature that lets you instantly identify changes that have been made to your drawings during the review process! And because Architectural Desktop is based on the familiar AutoCAD environment, you can get up to speed with minimal training while enjoying full compatibility with your existing project standards and practices.

San Francisco – register
January 24th
9:00am – 11:30 am

AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street
Suite 600

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Autodesk Revit Structure Technical Webcasts
Autodesk invites you and your customers and prospects to attend a series of live, online training sessions for Autodesk® Revit® Structure software. These informative webcasts will be led by product experts and will give you the chance to ask technical product-related questions online.

Autodesk Revit Structure TrussWizard Tips and Tricks – register
Wednesday, January 17th
10:00am – 11:00 am

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A New Year's Resolution – Career Development Programs 2007
Training and learning that lasts all year AND you can save $300-$700 if you sign up before January 31, 2007.

Architectural Program – $1695 (will be $1995 on February 1, 2007)
Autodesk Revit Fundamentals, Autodesk Revit Advanced, AutoCAD Update, DWG Plotting (Online), XREF (Online), Dynamic Blocks (Online), DWG Publishing (Online), DWG Sheet Sets (Online), and Autodesk Design Review (Online).

General Drafting Program – $1295 (will be $1995 on February 1, 2007)
Autodesk AutoCAD Fundamentals, Autodesk AutoCAD Advanced, AutoCAD Update, DWG Plotting (Online), XREF (Online), Dynamic Blocks (Online), DWG Publishing (Online), DWG Sheet Sets (Online), and Autodesk Design Review (Online).

Promotions Expire: January 31, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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Last Chance! Building Solution Promotions – End Date January 19, 2007
These promotions are 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.

Promotions Expire: January 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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