News and Announcements

AutoCAD Map 3D 2009 Webcast – Valuable for Architects and Planners too!

Architects and planners, unsurprisingly, were among the earliest users of geographic information systems (GIS) as it allows them to research, develop, implement, and monitor the progress of their plans by giving them access to a wealth of existing data. GIS also enables architects and planners to quantify their proposals, thereby increasing client satisfaction and furthering their professional reputation.  Join us on June 27th for a webcast on AutoCAD Map 3D 2009 to get an introduction to this useful tool.
Registration and details here.

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AutoCAD 2009: Changes to the User Interface

The interface of ACAD-based products have changed significantly in the 2009 releases. You can see an interesting article on this by Lynn Allen in Cadalyst.

To help our customers make a smooth transition and become more productive, we offer an AutoCAD 2009 Update class specific to these changes.

You can access the class schedule and outline here, or contact education@ideateinc.com for more info.

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Autodesk Knowledgebase for Subscription Customers Now Live!

The Autodesk Knowledgebase enables a unified search of more than two million articles (technical solutions, discussion forums, data, downloads, learning resources, and product help files) accessed through new, enhanced search and content administration tools. The Autodesk Knowledgebase can be accessed via Subscription Center and within certain 2009 products.

Key features include premium segmented content, personalized search experience, quick access to hot issues and new solutions, full text search, and "Did you mean?" keyword suggestions.

• Autodesk Subscription customers have access to the Autodesk Knowledgebase unified search from within the product as well as through an Advanced Search UI, accessible through Subscription Center.
• RSS Feeds and the Autodesk Solution Toolbar are available exclusively for subscription customers through Subscription Center.

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Autodesk Experience Tour and Ideate Lunch and Learn - San Francisco
June 12, 2008
The Westin St. Francis
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Sign up now for the live Autodesk Experience Tour and discover how to put the power of 2009 Autodesk software to work for you. At this information-packed event, you’ll learn how to:

• Visualize, simulate, and analyze the real-world performance of your ideas.
• Optimize and improve designs before creating anything.
• Achieve higher quality designs in less time.

Join Ideate for lunch at the Autodesk Experience Tour. You can enjoy lunch between sessions and meet one-on-one with our technical staff who can answer your questions about:

• How to make the 2009 software work effectively on your projects
• What are the top new features our technical experts are most excited about
• How to implement these tools right away

Separate registration required for Experience Tour and Ideate Lunch and Learn.

Tour Registration and Agenda

Register for lunch here.

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Ideate Presents Green BIM Event with Eddy Krygiel 6/27 at Portland Office

Eddy Krygiel, co-author of “Green BIM – Successful Sustainable Design with Building Information Modeling” will be in our Portland office for a lecture and book signing. Free lunch immediately following presentation.

Register here.

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Webinar: Link Your Drawings to Your Specifications with e-SPECS
e-SPECS for Revit extends the Autodesk Revit-based products document coordination and quality solutions to the construction specifications. Integrate your design firm preferences to automate the process of creating your construction specs and access those specs directly within Revit based applications.

e-SPECS for Revit:

June 12th; 1pm and 3pm EST
June 26th; 1pm and 3pm EST

Register here: http://www.especs-server1.com/e-specs_webcast.nsf/signup

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Click into the Autodesk Experience Virtual Event
Can’t make it to a live 2009 Autodesk Tour event?
Experience live, interactive presentations online with Autodesk experts on Tuesday, June 3, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. PDT.  The virtual event will include 15 industry conference sessions. Visit virtual kiosks to chat or download information directly to your computer.

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NEW! - Mathcad Webcast with Ideate, Inc. - June 19
Join us online June 19th 11:30am - 1pm PT for a free webcast.
Register here.

TOPIC: Why is Mathcad important to the AEC industry, you and your company?

Organizations within the AEC industry face the constant challenge of delivering projects on time and within budget. In order to meet these objectives, they must create and protect intellectual property, implement standards, ensure compliance, establish a common calculation communication platform and limit risk liability.

One of the greatest challenges in addressing these issues is to identify and promote a tool that provides a common, intuitive platform designed to create and capture engineering calculation data during the design process. In addressing this challenge, organizations must keep in mind the following considerations:

• Data input and design parameters should be controlled and entered in consistent formats
• Impact of design changes and iterations should be efficiently analyzed
• Design errors should be avoided
• Design data (calculations) should be reusable, shareable, and publishable

Come attend and see how Mathcad, the global standard for engineering calculations, addresses these items, and understand why CH2MHILL made the choice to standardize on Mathcad for a project to replace and repair 21 bridges in a state design-build program that resulted in:

• No freeway closures
• Both projects being completed 13 months and 4 months earlier than projected

Ease-of-use combined with a robust units-aware math engine have made Mathcad an award winning application and standard tool within many leading AEC firms worldwide. A natural ability to capture the knowledge and workflow behind engineering design decisions, reduce math related errors during the design process, and treat calculations as a corporate asset make Mathcad a critical tool for every AEC organization.

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Ideate Announces New Lower Prices on eLearning Courses!

AutoCAD 201 Classes – $49
Revit 201 Classes – $99
*New Class* AutoCAD MEP 201 – $99
Civil 3D Quickstart – $199

Ideate, Inc.’s online AutoCAD, Revit, and Civil 3D courses offer a robust and highly interactive training experience without expensive travel costs or interruption to daily business operations.

Courses are taught by experienced professionals - architects and engineers - who understand your real world projects and give you the tools to immediately increase productivity.

Classes fill up quickly. Visit our website at ideateinc.com/educate/online or call 888.662.7238 to reserve your spot today.

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2006 Retirement – Upgrade Now to Receive the Maximum Savings – Up to 20%
Autodesk is retiring AutoCAD 2006-based Software. Make this your year to move to greater efficiency and profitability with the newest products. Call Ideate first! Upgrade now and receive up to 20% in savings.

On March 13, 2009, Autodesk will retire these 2006-based products:

AutoCAD LT® 2006*
AutoCAD® 2006
Autodesk® Raster Design 2006
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2006
Autodesk® Land Desktop 2006
Autodesk® Map3D® 2006
Autodesk® VIZ 2006
Autodesk® 3ds Max® 8

*Upgrades from AutoCAD LT 2006 to AutoCAD LT 2009 software are not eligible for the 2006 Retirement Promotion.

Promotion expires: July 18, 2008
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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AutoCAD LT Crossgrade Promotion
Now through July 18, 2008, migrate your current licenses of AutoCAD LT up to the full version of AutoCAD 2009 or any of the 16 other Autodesk industry-specific solutions at a substantial discount. Continue to work in 2D, or move to 3D at your own pace and enjoy automated design features tailored specifically to the AEC industry.

Contact your account manager today for details: sales@ideateinc.com or 888.662.7238.

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Have Autodesk software from R14 to 2005? Special promotion with 40% discount!
Now through July 18, 2008 customers with AutoCAD® R14 through 2005-based software licenses may purchase new licenses of current Autodesk products at a 40% discount off SRP. Subscription purchase required.

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

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AutoCAD Architecture – New Class Offer with Purchase or Crossgrade
For a limited time purchase or crossgrade to AutoCAD Architecture and you receive FREE a new one-day course from Ideate, Inc - AutoCAD Architecture 2D Productivity Tools. A $595 value! In this class, you learn to apply your current AutoCAD skills and knowledge to the high performance AutoCAD Architecture tools that make the same processes faster and more efficient.

For details, contact your account manager 888.662.7238 or sales@ideateinc.com.

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