News and Announcements

Revit User Groups
Redwood Empire: July 17; 5:30-7:00 pm PT Register
San Francisco: July 18; 11:30am-1:30pm PT Register
Sacramento: July 18; 5:30-8:00pm PT Register
MEP User Groups
San Francisco: July 12; 9-11am PT Register
Sacramento: July 17; 11am-1pm PT Register
Experience the Possibilities 2008, Presented by Ideate
Embassy Suites, Santa Clara – July 10, 8:00am-12:00pm PT
Experience the Possibilities 2008, Presented by Ideate
Santa Rosa – August 14, 8:00am-12:00pm PT
Autodesk Webcast: Revit Structure New Features
Autodesk Webcast: Revit MEP "First Look"

News and Announcements

InterSpec, Inc. Announces Enhanced Integration for all Autodesk Revit Based Products

June 21, Portland, ME – InterSpec, Inc. (“InterSpec”) announced today e-SPECS® building information modeling (BIM) enhanced integration for all Autodesk Revit®-based 2008 BIM products including:

Revit® Architecture
Revit® MEP
Revit® Structure

InterSpec, the leader in specification solutions integrating CAD drawings and BIM models, further enhances the e-SPECS specification solutions using the Revit application programming interface (API). 

New e-SPECS functionality includes:

• Direct API BIM Model Export
• Replacing the ODBC Export is a faster and more efficient export of all model data pertinent to the products and materials for specifications.
• View the Specs from within the BIM model
• Select a family and view all the associated specification sections directly associated with that family.  Select the interior wall family for instance and view the associated gypsum board, metal stud and painting sections.
• Markup the Specs from within the BIM model
• Revit users can not only view the sections, but add comments, questions and markup the specifications directly in the Revit session.  The specifier using e-SPECS will immediately see those mark-ups and can make the required changes to the specification section(s).
• New Spec Integration Report

Also within Revit, users can view a report detailing all families and the associated specification sections as well as those not yet assigned an assembly. The usage of this report within the BIM model facilitates the integration, automation and coordination of the construction documents.

“Customer are increasing the value of their BIM investment through more efficient and coordinated design processes, entire design team collaboration and efficient enterprise level data management,” says Michael Brennan, President of InterSpec. “Architects, engineers, owners, and contractors benefit from the ease of access to critical data associated with the BIM model.”

The enhanced integration is available today for e-SPECS customers and demonstrations can be viewed on-line at www.e-SPECS.com. 

About InterSpec
InterSpec provides construction document management solutions and services built on its patented e-SPECS® specification management technology.  e-SPECS software automates the specification process by extracting the product and material requirements directly from the project drawings.  e-SPECS integrates directly with Autodesk’s AutoCAD®, Autodesk Building Systems, Autodesk® Architectural Desktop and all Autodesk Revit-based BIM products, and supports all libraries of MASTERSPEC® and custom office masters.  For architects and engineers who spend many hours on every project preparing construction specifications, e-SPECS software saves time and money while ensuring that the construction drawings are coordinated with the specifications. For more information visit www.e-SPECS.com or contact sales at +1-207-772-6135 or email to sales@e-SPECS.com.

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Ideate, Inc. Continues to Grow AEC Team to Meet Client Needs!
We are delighted to welcome Freddy Vasquez to the Ideate team. Having worked for GoEngineer, Buckles-Smith, and Rockwell Automation, Freddy comes to Ideate with extensive account management experience. His professionalism and excellent customer service style will greatly serve our AEC clientele. Freddy will be based in San Francisco.

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Ideate, Inc.’s Ethan Collins Given Shooting Star Award
Autodesk announced Ethan Collins of Ideate, Inc. as a recipient of their quarterly Shooting Star Award during their Q1 North American Channel Wrap-Up call on Wednesday, May 30th. Ethan has worked in the Autodesk reseller channel for ten years and currently acts as Ideate’s Director of Operations. He was selected for this honor based on his contributions in making Ideate a more efficient company.

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Autodesk Webcast: Revit Structure New Features

Date & Time: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PDT

Attend this live webcast and learn all about Revit® Structure software. From advanced modeling capabilities to improved construction documentation to ease of use, this software offers unparalleled efficiency and accuracy. New features covered include: curved beams, warped slabs and parametric trusses.

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=9223744

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Autodesk Webcast: Revit MEP "First Look"

Date & Time: Wednesday, July 25, 2007 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. PDT

If you're an MEP engineer or designer, don't miss this opportunity to explore the many benefits of building information modeling utilizing Revit® MEP software (formerly Autodesk Revit Systems). You'll walk away with a greater understanding of how this powerful solution provides better design insight. See how you can develop your MEP system designs with the most sophisticated tool around!

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/oc/offer/form?siteID=123112&id=9223854

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Special Pricing on Ideate Premium Support Agreements
For a limited-time, purchase new Ideate Premium Support Agreements at 25% off regular pricing. 

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2005 Retirement – Upgrade Now to Receive the Maximum Savings – Up to 20%
Autodesk is retiring AutoCAD 2005-based Software.  Make this your year to move to greater efficiency and profitability with the newest products. 

Call Ideate First!  Upgrade by July 16th and receive up to 20% in savings.

On March 14, 2008, Autodesk will retire these 2005-based products:

• AutoCAD LT® 2005
• AutoCAD® 2005
• Autodesk® Raster Design 2005
• Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2005
• Autodesk® Land Desktop 2005
• Autodesk® Map3D® 2005
• AutoCAD® Mechanical 2005
• AutoCAD® Electrical 2005
• Autodesk Inventor® Series 9
• Autodesk® VIZ 2005
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® 7

Promotion expires: July 16, 2007
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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Attention Autodesk Architectural Desktop Customers Who Want Revit Architecture!
Are you ready to switch to Revit® Architecture, but still have projects you’re working on in Autodesk® Architectural Desktop? If you answered “yes,” you’ll want to know about the Rev It Up for Architecture Promotion. With this special offer, you can get a new license of Revit Architecture and upgrade your Architectural Desktop to the latest release for a savings of up to 50%!

Promotion Expires: October 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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Purchase Any Autodesk Engineering Software and Save $200 Off Training or Services
Customers who purchase any new licenses of, or crossgrade to, the software listed below will receive a $200 voucher off of Ideate’s classroom training* or implementation services.** The following software qualifies for the training voucher:

• Revit Structure
• AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite
• AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite
• AutoCAD MEP

*Classroom training has to be at least 3 days worth of training
**Implementation services of 18 hours also qualifies

Promotion Expires: October 19, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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LT 2 3D – for $1,995
Why buy AutoCAD LT when there are more ways to create, visualize, document, and share with software that is specific to your work? If you currently use AutoCAD LT®, now is the time to upgrade to the new generation of Autodesk products. Make the move before October 15, 2007 and pay less than half the regular price.

Promotion Expires: October 15, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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