News and Announcements

What is the Value of Green?
A Look at the National Land Cover Database Layer Available
in The National Map
Katrina Spurs GIS-Based Preparedness
Utilizing GIS Mapping to Facilitate Future Disaster
Evacuation and Rescue on the LSU Campus

City and County of San Francisco User Group Meeting
February 4, 2008 – San Francisco. Register here.
Government Lecture Series – Public Works
January 28, 2008 – Sacramento. Register here.
Ideate Presents AutoCAD Architecture Lectures by Amy Fietkau
San Francisco, January 29: 11:30am-1:30pm PT Register here.
Sacramento, January 30: 11:30am-1:30pm PT Register here.

Current Promotions

AutoCAD® Civil 2008 Object Enabler
ISO 19115 Metadata Editor for AutoCAD ® Map 3D 2008
AutoCAD MEP 2008 Object Enabler
Autodesk Civil 3D—Land Desktop Companion 2007 Service Pack 2A
Hotfix - Deployment Error with Internet Explorer

Shruti Harve of Ideate Receives LEED Professional Accreditation
Congratulations to Shruti Harve of Ideate, Inc for successfully completing the national LEED program. She joins Glen Walson, also of Ideate, in receiving accreditation through demonstrating a thorough understanding of green building practices and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources and processes. Shruti and Glen utilize this LEED knowledge to benefit our clients in their understanding of the LEED certification process.

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Ideate Hosts the Third in a Series of Lectures on Public Works Topics

Topic: Managing Utility Infrastructure Data in Both CAD and GIS: A Look at the City of Roseville - Environmental Utilities Department

On January 28th in Sacramento, Jason Hill, Geospatial Specialist with Ideate, Inc., will examine the challenges associated with rapid growth and the resulting decisions made by the City to better manage their infrastructure data.

Details and registration.

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Designers, Architects Celebrate 25 Years of Computer-Aided Design
Autodesk introduced AutoCAD in 1982, making computer-aided design available to a much wider audience. A quarter of a century later, AutoCAD continues to help designers and engineers complete complicated projects faster and with far fewer people.

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Autodesk Legacy Rebate Promotion
From December 3, 2007, through January 25, 2008, customers who purchase eligible new commercial licenses (seats) of software purchased in accordance with the Autodesk Legacy Program may be eligible for a rebate of up to US$500 for each new license purchased. Subscription purchase required.

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

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$800 Rebate: Civil 3D 2008
Purchase a new seat of Civil 3D 2008 and receive an $800 rebate. AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 software is a better design and construction documentation solution for civil engineers, designers, and drafters, enabling them to 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.

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

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Save$200 – $400 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. To qualify:*

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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Map 2005 Transition Promotion
Autodesk has recently announced a subscription-only model for AutoCAD Map. During this transition period we are offering a 10% discount for users that want to upgrade from Map 2005 to Map 2008. Discount is available through January 15th and after March 14th there will no longer be an upgrade path. If you have any Map 2005 licenses, please call us to discuss your options.

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

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2005 Retirement – Upgrade Now to Receive 10% Off
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!

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: January 15, 2008
Phone: 888.662.7238
Email: sales@ideateinc.com

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