News and Announcements

Autodesk University 2008 Open Registration – Begins August 15, 2008
As a proud Co-host of Autodesk University 2008, Ideate, Inc. is happy to announce that this year’s premier Autodesk learning and networking event will begin open registration 8.15.08.

Why Attend AU 2008?
Here’s the bottom line: AU 2008 boosts careers and strengthens organizations. It’s a one-of-a-kind “live” experience that features:

• More than 600 sessions—including advanced product courses, PowerTracks, keynotes, hands-on labs, and business-management strategies—led by world-class instructors and luminaries.

• An Exhibit Hall featuring the latest tools and services from leading application developers and strategic partners.

• Briefings by Autodesk executives on key business trends, product futures, and company direction.

• Social events for building valuable relationships with industry leaders, Autodesk executives, working professionals, and other experts (like you). All this in one comprehensive package that includes your accommodations (space at The Venetian is limited and not guaranteed), meals, training, networking events, post-conference downloads, and more.

How to Receive Ideate’s Exclusive Party Invitation
Just let Autodesk know that “Ideate, Inc. sent me!”

• Selecting Ideate, Inc. as your reseller ensures you'll receive an invitation to our annual client reception held this year on December 2nd, 6-7:30pm. Join us for food, drinks, and prizes before heading to the Beer Bash.
  

• As you register online… Select “Yes” when asked “Were you invited to attend Autodesk University by one of our participating Co-hosts?”

• And… Be sure to select IDEATE, INC. from the drop-down list.

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CAD Camp is Coming to San Francisco – Register Now for Thursday, October 2, 2008
AUGI CAD Camp in San Francisco is a one-day event offering valuable instruction, product tips, and techniques to boost your Autodesk productivity. Ideate is a co-sponsor of this event on October 2nd teaching several classes designed to deliver the most relevant information to make an instant impact on your productivity.

Don’t wait to take advantage of this opportunity. Register now using Ideate as the promotional code on the payment page to save 5% off the regular tuition price.

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Ideate Training Courses Now Offered in Seattle
Ideate offers our complete range of training classes in our newest training facility in downtown Seattle. Here is a list of upcoming scheduled classes:

3ds Max for Architects 9.29
AutoCAD Fundamentals 9.10-12
Civil 3D Fundamentals 10.15-17
Revit Architecture Advanced 8.19-20
Revit Architecture Families 8.18
Revit Architecture Fundamentals 8.25-27, 9.24-26
Revit Architecture for Project Managers 9.30
Revit MEP Fundamentals 9.3-5

Registration and details here.

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Friday Webcasts are Back

In each of these 45 minute presentations, learn how Revit can help your firm be more productive. Understand how each software solution provides essential tools for:

• Effective collaboration with other design and build team members
• Understanding design changes and clash detection more easily
• Increased coordination of construction documents

August 8 – Revit Webcast Series by Ideate, Inc. – Revit MEP
Presenter: Glen Walson, PE, LEED AP – Glen is a licensed mechanical engineer and a LEED accredited professional, who has worked in the consulting engineering industry for over 13 years. In his work at Ideate, Glen specializes in Revit MEP and AutoCAD MEP.

Register.

August 29 – Revit Webcast Series by Ideate, Inc. – Revit Structure 
Presenter: Srinivas Vemuri – Srinivas holds a Masters of Science degree in Structural Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and has worked as a structural design engineer in the Bay Area on a variety of commercial and residential projects, managing different phases of design and construction. His work as an Application Engineer with Ideate includes providing BIM consulting, CAD implementation, and training services to AEC firms of varying sizes.

Register.

For additional webcasts and other events, click 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:

August 21 – 10am and 12pm PT

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

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2006 Retirement – Upgrade Now to Receive Maximum Savings – Up to 15%
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 15% 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: October 17, 2008
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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Autodesk VIZ to Autodesk 3ds Max Design 2009 Crossgrade Promotion
The Autodesk® VIZ software to Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009 software cross-grade promotion is designed to provide Autodesk’s valued VIZ customers a simple, low-cost path to the new 3ds Max Design 2009. With this cross-grade promotion, there has never been a better time to get full access to 3ds Max Design software, which is tuned specifically for architects, designers, and visualization specialists.

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Have Autodesk software from R14 to 2005? Special promotion with 35% discount!
Now through October 17, 2008 customers with AutoCAD® R14 through 2005-based software licenses may purchase new licenses of current Autodesk products at a 35% 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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