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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Friday Webcasts

October 10 – Working Smarter with AutoCAD Architecture 2009
Want to spend less time calculating area and perimeter? What about schedules...are you tired of inputting each and every piece of information manually? Join Ideate, Inc. for a free webcast Friday October 10th and get a better understanding of the AutoCAD designed specifically for Architecture. We will explain how to take the AutoCAD knowledge and skills you have now, and apply them to the AutoCAD Architecture tools that make the same processes faster and more efficient. So, take some time out of your busy day and spend an hour with us online. We'll show you how to be more productive with AutoCAD Architecture and equip you with some implementation strategies that really work!

Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Register

October 17 – NavisWorks® Webcast from Ideate, Inc.
Autodesk® NavisWorks® software solutions enable project design and building professionals to unite their contributions into a single, synchronized building information model. See how these tools enable team members to reliably share, combine, review, and perfect detailed 3D design models of any size or format.

Time: 12:00-1:00pm
Register

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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.

October 14 – 10am and 12pm PT
October 23 – 10am and 12pm PT

Register here.

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0% Financing for 12 Months – Brought to you by Ideate, Inc. and Key Equipment Finance
Take advantage and finance a minimum $2,500.00 purchase of:

• Products and Subscriptions Revit,® AutoCAD,® AutoCAD® Civil 3D,® Autodesk® NavisWorks,®
  Mathcad,® and more!
• Training Classroom, eLearning, and Custom Courses.
• Services Technical Support, Consulting, Implementation, and more!

First payment due at signing.

Promotion expires: October 31, 2008
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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REBATE – Efficiency Stimulus Promotion from Autodesk
Autodesk is offering an Efficiency Stimulus Program for U.S. commercial customers only on new seat sales (five-seat limit) beginning August 18, 2008 and running through October 17, 2008.

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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