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2008 Software Releases
Did you know that the 2008 software versions are almost here? Autodesk helps customers experience their ideas before they are real by providing state-of-the-art 2D and 3D design software to visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of their design early in the design process. This gives our customers the flexibility to optimize and improve their designs before they actually create anything, helping to save time and money, improve quality, and foster innovation.
Thank you!
We are pleased to extend a big thank you to our Structural Engineering clients investing in Autodesk® Revit® Structure. Ideate, Inc. was awarded a prestigious “Platinum Club” Award from Autodesk for demonstrating the highest level of percentage growth with Autodesk Revit Structure software sales. Ideate President Bob Palioca accepted the award earlier this month at the annual Autodesk ‘One Team Conference’ of worldwide resellers.
Award-winning Account Manager
Special congratulations to Ideate’s Vince Dattoli, AEC Account Manager for Northern California. Vince was given a “Salesperson-of-the-Year” award by Autodesk’s AEC Division – also at this month’s One Team Conference. The award references growth, customer service, and outstanding performance from a reseller sales representative. Ideate is pleased to have Vince Dattoli on our team.
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Autodesk University 2007: If You Like to Teach, the Time Is Now
The 15th annual Autodesk University (AU) is coming up in November, and if you’d like to teach a course, the time is now to submit your ideas.
The deadline for proposals is April 30, 2007.
Autodesk University 2007 will return to the remarkable Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 27–30. If you’ve ever attended AU, you know that this annual event is Autodesk’s largest product-user conference, with hundreds of classes and labs taught by top-notch instructors and industry professionals. We expect this year to have the largest turnout yet, with more than 8,000 attendees and over 500 sessions.
And that is where you come in.
Share Your Expertise with Like-Minded Professionals
Our goal is to consistently improve the value attendees get out of Autodesk University. In fact, many professionals return to AU each year because the high-quality classes and large number of knowledgeable instructors are some of the best to be found anywhere.
So what curriculum are we hoping to see at AU 2007?
- More advanced courses. Many attendees have extensive experience with Autodesk® products and are looking for in-depth classes that will not only capture their attention, but will also examine the product in detail and teach them new and efficient ways to use their Autodesk software.
- Business management solutions. Attendees come to AU eager for new ideas in business management. Topics for a well-attended class could include ways to improve company work flow, collaboration, and overall efficiency; strategies for adopting and implementing new technologies; and methods for improving concept-to-completion cycles.
- Product specifics. One of the reasons attendees enjoy AU is because they get four days of topic-specific training they can’t get anywhere else. We’d like to keep that trend going by offering courses that help users improve their proficiency with Autodesk software.
- Tips & Tricks. The ever-popular “Tips & Tricks” classes—with solid background material—are always in high demand.
Request for Proposals Website
To learn more about what we are looking for in each industry track, please visit Request for Proposals website where you can also submit your proposal and get information on speaker benefits and deadlines. If you’d like to research the classes and content offered at Autodesk University last year, visit AU Online. At AU Online, you'll find class handouts, datasets, and presentations, including screencasts of about 200 sessions presented at AU 2006, as well as other resources to help you develop your proposal.
And don’t forget: The deadline for proposals is April 30, 2007.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Best regards,
Joseph Wurcher
AU Content & Speaker Manager
Joseph.wurcher@autodesk.com
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Revit User Groups: Come See What's New and Exciting!
Autodesk has recently released their 2008 product line. Join Ideate, Inc. at the next Revit User Group meeting for a look at what’s new in Revit® Architecture, Revit® Structure, and Revit® MEP. In each of these three products, we will show you the latest features that will improve your productivity and design collaboration.
San Francisco – register
April 25th
11:30am – 1:30 pm PT
AIA San Francisco
130 Sutter Street
Suite 600
Sacramento – register
April 26th
11:30am – 1:30pm PT **special time**
AIA Central Valley
616 Alhambra Blvd
Suite 1
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Autodesk Experience the Possibilities Tour – San Jose, May 15, 2007
Be among the first to see the new Autodesk product releases.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30am Registration
8:00 – 9:00am Autodesk Expo and Continental Breakfast
9:00 – 10:30am Autodesk Industry Sessions
10:30 – 11:00am Autodesk Expo and Break
11:00– 12:15pm Autodesk Industry Sessions
12:15 – 1:30pm “Lunch & Learn” hosted by Ideate, Inc.
1:30 – 3:00pm AutoCAD Tips and Tricks
Don’t miss the opportunity to bring us your questions!
From 12:15 – 1:30pm, Ideate will host a “Lunch and Learn” in Meeting Room H. We want to hear about the issues you are facing and offer you our expert advice! We’ll be serving lunch, sharing ideas, and raffling a free training class. Stop on by!
Register here.
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SAVE THE DATE - Ideate Experience the Possibilities Events
Ideate will also host a series of Autodesk product release events in the coming months. Save the date for the day and city that best fits your schedule.
May 16 – Sacramento
June 12 – San Francisco
July 10 – Santa Clara
August 14 – Santa Rosa
Registration details are forthcoming.
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"Upgrade to AutoCAD for Architects" Promotion Extended to July 20th
Autodesk has been running the popular “Upgrade to AutoCAD® for Architects (A4A)” promotion, in which eligible AutoCAD software customers who have decided to switch to Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2007 software can upgrade at a special promotional price. Autodesk has extended the Upgrade to AutoCAD® for Architects Promotion to July 20.
Please note:
- The AutoCAD license(s) being upgraded must have been purchased before November 1, 2006 to qualify for the promotional pricing.
- If the AutoCAD license(s) are on subscription, the subscription contract must have been purchased or renewed before November 1, 2006.
- The Autodesk Architectural Desktop license must be placed on subscription at the time of order.
Contact: Your Ideate AEC Account Manager today at 888.662.7238
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Rev It Up for Architecture
Rev It Up for Architecture Promotion offers qualified AutoCAD® Architecture software customers in the United States and Canada the opportunity to move from Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2005, 2006, or 2007, to a new seat of Revit® Architecture 2008 software and AutoCAD Architecture 2008. Customers with AutoCAD Architecture 2008 will receive a new seat of Revit Architecture 2008 and retain their current AutoCAD Architecture 2008 license. Customers must also purchase subscription for the Revit Architecture 2008 license(s).
Promotion Expires: October 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238
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Engineering Implementation Voucher – Save $200
U.S. and Canadian customers who purchase Revit® Structure 2008, AutoCAD® Revit Structure Suite 2008, AutoCAD® MEP, or AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite are eligible to receive a US$200 voucher for training or implementation services on AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite, Revit Structure, or AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite.
Promotion Expires: October 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238
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Rhino 4.0 – Two Limited Time Offers
Robert McNeel has announced the availability of Rhinoceros 4.0 currently available for 32Bit platform. Rhino 4.0 is the most significant upgrade in the history of Rhino, with more than 800 new features and enhancements designed, developed, and tested with input from more than 10,000 users.
Save $150 on Rhino 4.0 Upgrade
Take advantage of the Rhino Upgrade promotion and save $150 before June 1st 2007.
List Price: $395
Promo Price: $245
Rhino 4.0 Upgrade and Maxwell Render Special Bundle
Upgrade your Rhino license to version 4.0 with Maxwell Render and save $695 on this bundle.
List Price: $1,390
Promo Price: $695
Promotion Expires: June 1, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238
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Upgrade to AutoCAD for Architects Promotion Extended to July 20th