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SEPTEMBER2007
       

News and Announcements






AutoCAD Civil 3D Wish List – What’s Your Vote?
AutoCAD Civil 3D Resource Center: Tutorials – FAQs

Autodesk Webcast: Ideas and Techniques for Managing
Large Surface Data Sets
White Paper: Project Management Workflow Using Autodesk Vault
MapGuide Open Source – Project Insights and Practical Applications

In the News
Upcoming Events

Autodesk Civil 3D Webcast Series
Civil/GIS User Group – Trends and Successes with Civil 3D and Map 3D
September 17, 2007 – Santa Rosa, CA
Bay Area Automated Mapping Association
Topic: CAD and GIS Integration – September 27, 2007 – Location: MTC
APWA Northern California Chapter: Public Works Conference 2007
October 25 - 26, 2007 –
San Ramon Marriott – San Ramon, CA
15th Annual Autodesk University
November 27 - 30, 2007 The Venetian Resort Hotel – Las Vegas, NV

Current Promotions

AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 New Seat US$1,000 Rebate Offer
Land Desktop Users – Save up to 50% on Crossgrades to Civil 3D
Save $400 - $200 off Civil 3D Training
Save $400 - $200 off Map 3D Training
LT 2 3D – for $1,995
2005 Retirement – Upgrade Now to Receive the Maximum Savings
Up to 15%
Technical Support Center

Autodesk Data Management Server 2008 Service Pack 1
AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion 2008 Service Pack 1
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008 Service Pack 1
Errors Occur While Applying Service Pack 1 to AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008
or Land Desktop 2008
Updated Version of Autodesk MapGuide 6.5 Service Pack 1 Available
for Download

   
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15th Annual Autodesk University
November 27 – 30, 2007 – The Venetian Resort Hotel – Las Vegas, NV

Autodesk University Registration Open – Use Ideate Code for Entry to Win Tuition Reimburesement
AU is the world's largest annual gathering of working professionals, industry experts, and Autodesk executives. This one-of-a-kind event combines a deep-learning environment with a mix of business and social activities – all designed to provide attendees with unparalleled opportunities to learn new skills and build valuable business relationships.
For More information: http://www.autodeskevents.com/au2007/

Save $150 Off Registration!
Use our codes when registering for Autodesk University and save $150. Simply enter:
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Plus! Win AU Tuition Reimbursement – a Value up to $2,145
Enter Ideate’s co-host code PCHIDEA when registering for AU and be automatically entered to win reimbursement for your AU tuition. As a special bonus, register before the early bird registration deadline of October 7th and receive a Starbucks gift card.
 
 
 
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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 New Seat US$1,000 Rebate Offer
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008 software is a better design and construction documentation solution for civil engineers, designers, and drafters. With AutoCAD Civil 3D, you will boost productivity, improve coordination of design changes, and deliver higher-quality designs and documentation faster, all with one AutoCAD®-based solution that can be used for all types of civil engineering projects. For a limited time, Autodesk is offering customers a US$1,000 rebate on new commercial licenses (seats) of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 software. Contact your Ideate sales representative for more details.

Promotion expires: October 19, 2007
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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Land Desktop Users – Save Up to 50% on Crossgrades to Civil 3D
Get more power for your dollar with Civil 3D. Users that have Land Desktop 2008, 2007, or 2006 can crossgrade to Civil 3D for a significant savings. Civil 3D comes with Land Desktop, Civil Design and Survey so you won't lose any of the functionality that you currently have. If you have Land Desktop 2005 see the Retirement Promotion on this page.

Promotion expires: October 19, 2007
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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Save $400 - $200 off Civil 3D Training
Customers who purchase a new license of Civil 3D or crossgrade to Civil 3D can save up to $400 off of Ideate's Civil 3D classroom training.* The promotion works as follows:

New license of Civil 3D: Save $400
Crossgrade from LDT or AutoCAD that is on a subscription contract: Save $300
Crossgrade from LDT or AutoCAD that is not on a subscription contract: Save $200

*Civil 3D classroom training has to be at least 3 days worth of training
**Civil 3D implementation services of 18 hours also qualifies

Promotion expires: October 19, 2007
Phone: 888.662.7238
E-mail: sales@ideateinc.com

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Save $400 - $200 off Map 3D Training
Customers who purchase a new license of AutoCAD Map 3D or crossgrade to AutoCAD Map 3D may receive up to $400 off Ideate Map 3D classroom training.*  The promotion works as follows:

New license of AutoCAD Map 3D purchase: Save $400
Crossgrade from AutoCAD, Legacy or competitive trade-up purchase: Save $300
Crossgrade from AutoCAD LT, Map 3D Transition Promotion, or 3-year retroactive subscription renewals from Map 3D 2005: Save $200

*Customer must attend a minimum of three days of classroom training on AutoCAD Map 3D software within 90 days of purchase                                                                                        
**Map 3D implementation services of 18 hours also qualifies

Promotion expires: January 15, 2008
Phone: 888.662.7238
E-mail: sales@ideateinc.com

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LT 2 3D – for $1,995
Why buy AutoCAD LT when there are more ways to create, visualize, document, and share with software that is specific to your work? If you currently use AutoCAD LT®, now is the time to upgrade to the new generation of Autodesk products. Make the move before October 15, 2007 and pay less than half the regular price.

Promotion Expires: October 15, 2007
more info | 888.662.7238

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2005 Retirement – Upgrade Now to Receive the Maximum Savings – Up to 15%
Autodesk is retiring AutoCAD 2005-based Software. Make this your year to move to greater efficiency and profitability with the newest products. 

Call Ideate First!  Upgrade by October 15th and receive up to 15% 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: October 15, 2007
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