News and Announcements

New Feature Releases Exclusively for Autodesk Subscription Customers
Effective August 22, Autodesk Subscription members, as part of your benefits, you can download new feature releases for the following Autodesk software products:

AutoCAD® 2009

• Demo for AutoCAD® 2009 Bonus Pack

AutoCAD LT® 2009

• AutoCAD LT® 2009 – Advanced Techniques e-Learning

AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009

• HEC RAS Import/Export Extension for AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009
• Stage Storage Extension for AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009
• Subassemblies for AutoCAD® Civil and AutoCAD Civil 3D® 2009
• Exploring the AutoCAD® Civil 3D® Environment e-Learning
• Transportation – Working with Sections and Quantities e-Learning

AutoCAD® Map 3D 2009

• FDO Provider for GE® Smallworld
• FDO Provider for Microsoft® SQL Server™ 2008

AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2009

• AutoCAD® 2009 Subscription Bonus Pack (includes demo)

AutoCAD® Revit® Structure Suite 2009

• AutoCAD® 2009 Subscription Bonus Pack (includes demo)
• Creativity Extension for Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2009
• Photo Simulators Toolkit Downloadable DVD

Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009

• Creativity Extension for Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009
• Photo Simulators Toolkit Downloadable DVD

Download these and other releases via the Subscription Center.

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Mathcad Webcast with Ideate, Inc. – Sept 12

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.

Register here.

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Autodesk University 2008 – Registration Open
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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Friday Webcasts
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

September 19 – Revit Webcast Series by Ideate, Inc. – Revit Architecture
Presenter: Nancy McClure – Nancy holds an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Construction Management from University of Houston, Texas and has over 9 years experience in the architecture industry working as an Architectural Designer, Project Manager, and Project Architect. At Ideate, Nancy has been instrumental in establishing and implementing CAD standards and operating procedures with firms of various sizes, aiding their transition to new technologies.

Register.

View the August 8, Revit MEP webcast 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.

September 4 – 10am and 12pm PT
September 25 – 10am and 12pm PT

Register here.

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This new program offers unprecedented savings of up to US$2,000 on the purchase of eligible Autodesk® products to help businesses cut short-term capital expenses while realizing immediate gains in efficiency, productivity, and quality.

Buy a new seat of AutoCAD LT® software and get a US$200 rebate.

Buy a New Seat of the Following Eligible Products and get a US$400 Rebate:

AutoCAD® 2009
AutoCAD® Raster Design 2009
Autodesk 3ds Max® 2009
Autodesk 3ds Max® Design 2009
AutoCAD Map® 3D 2009*
AutoCAD® Civil 2009
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009
AutoCAD® Architecture 2009

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

*This product not available from Ideate, Inc. outside of Northern California.

Government and Education customers are not eligible for this promotion.

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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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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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