News and Announcements

Revit User Groups – AU in Review
Reno: Dec 6; 5:30-8:00pm PT Register
Sacramento: Dec 11; 11:30am-1:30pm PT Register
San Francisco: Dec 12; 11:30am-1:30pm PT Register
Redwood Empire: Dec 18; 11:30am-1:30pm PT Register
Portland Hands-On Test Drives for Revit Architecture

News and Announcements

Winner of Ideate’s Autodesk University Grand Prize!
Trevor Taylor of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP wins the Grand Prize from Ideate for Autodesk University and will receive reimbursement of his AU tuition. Thank you to Trevor, ZGF, and all our clients who registered for AU under the Ideate Platinum Co-Host code.

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Ideate Portland Office Expands to New Space
In late January 2008, Ideate will more than double its office size in Portland, Oregon, staying in its convenient downtown location while moving up four stories in the Fox Tower to the 22nd floor. We are expanding to two full training labs, as well as a mobile lab for onsite training, to meet the increasing training needs of our clients. Look for an upcoming announcement of an open house, but please stop by any time to meet our staff.

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New Ideate AEC Team Member
Ideate expands the AEC team in our Portland office by welcoming Matt Krell as an AEC Account Manager. Matt is a seasoned AEC sales executive with over 4 years experience in the Portland Autodesk Reseller Channel, and 20 years of extensive relationship building skills that will continue to drive success for Ideate’s clients in the Pacific Northwest. Please contact Matt at 888.662.7238 x6893.

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Two New Revit User Groups
Ideate is initiating new Revit User Groups in the South Bay and East Bay areas beginning in January 2008. Interested in Building Information Modeling, Integrated Project Delivery, and Design Technology? These user groups will provide ongoing vital information to inform you on BIM, IPD, and other important topics. Our initial informational meetings, to be held in San Jose and Oakland, will gather like-minded Architects and Engineers to network, discuss what topics are of most interest for upcoming meetings, and determine how best to make these user groups of the strongest benefit to you.

Request an email invitation and details on the initial South Bay or East Bay meetings.

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Autodesk Releases Revit MEP Content Extensions
This extension more than doubles the available Equipment and Fixtures available out-of-the-box for Revit MEP. Highlights include:

• Valves
• Fire Protection Equipment
• Boilers
• Packaged Chillers
• Electrical Generators
• Electrical Transformers
• Heater

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Autodesk Aims to Look Good in Green
Company unveils sustainability "dashboard" concept, 2007 Green Index results, and several other earth-friendly initiatives at Greenbuild 2007.

http://aec.cadalyst.com/aec/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=473521

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Visualizing Thermal Transfer Data in AutoCAD Architecture
This example focuses on a presentation technique that architects could use to clearly communicate their decision in the choice of building envelope composition.

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Portland Hands-On Test Drives for Revit Architecture
Ideate, Inc. is hosting a series of free Revit Architecture test drives, providing you the opportunity to explore the power and potential of each tool.

DATE
12.20.07
1.17.08

LOCATION
Ideate, Inc.
805 SW Broadway, Suite 1850
Portland, OR 97205

TIME
Revit Architecture Test Drive
12:30–2:30pm PT
Registration 

INFORMATION
Email Tony Divincenzo or Matt Krell, or call: 888.662.7238.

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Autodesk Legacy Rebate Promotion
From December 3, 2007, through January 25, 2008, customers who purchase eligible new commercial licenses (seats) of software purchased in accordance with the Autodesk Legacy Program may be eligible for a rebate of up to US$500 for each new license purchased. Subscription purchase required.

Contact Ideate sales for details sales@ideateinc.com or 888.662.7238

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New Autodesk Subscription Multi-Year Financing Program
Beginning October 22, 2007 through January 15, 2008, Autodesk is offering qualifying customers 0% 36-month financing or, 2.9% 24-month financing on Multi-Year (2 and 3-year) Autodesk Subscription transactions.  If software is purchased with a new multi-year subscription contract, software also qualifies for 0% financing. Minimum $2000 transaction.

For details contact sales@ideateinc.com or 888.662.7238

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2005 Retirement – Final Promotional Phase – Savings Up to 10%
Autodesk is retiring AutoCAD 2005-based software, and we have entered the final phase of the promotional offering.

Call Ideate First! Upgrade by January 15th, 2008 and receive up to 10% 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: January 15, 2008
more info | 888.662.7238

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