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SEPTEMBER2008
 
   

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In the News
Upcoming Events
BAAMA  Educational Meeting Sep 25, 2008
Autodesk University 2008 – Registration Open
CAD Camp San Francisco – Register Now for Thursday, Oct 2, 2008
Webcast: What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009: Part 3
Mathcad Webcast with Ideate, Inc. – Sep 12, 2008
2008 Road Design Conference
Oct 8-10, 2008 – Spokane, WA
Munsys Tech Day Oct 9, 2008 – Oakland, CA
ASCE Annual Conference Nov 6-8, 2008 – Pittsburgh, PA
CalGIS Apr 6-9, 2009 – Sacramento, CA
ESRI UC Jul 13-17, 2009 San Diego, CA
Current Promotions
Technical Support Center

AutoCAD Map 3D 2009 Update 1
Unexpected Failure After Clicking Undo When Joining
Two Secondary Tables to a Primary Table
AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion 2009 Update 1
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 – Open Close Save Hotfix This hotfix prevents
a fatal error from occurring in AutoCAD® 2009-based products.
AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009 Update 1
Certified Hardware XML Database Update

   
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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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  Upcoming Events  
   
 

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.
Questions?
If Ideate can be of any help, please call Lisa Reisman at 888.662.7238 x6883, send an email to lisa.reisman@ideateinc.com, or visit ideateinc.com/au08.

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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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Civil 3D Webcast Series
In this 3-part webcast series you will see how enhanced efficiency makes Civil 3D 2009 a more robust design tool that can help create designs faster than ever. We will show you some of the enhancements like dynamic grading-corridor relationships, dynamic grading relationships and feature lines linked to corridors. We will also show you how dynamic Civil 3D object labels can now span across xrefs and how easy it has become to share data without needing to implement Vault.

What’s New in AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009: Part 3 – Three Hydraflow Extensions for Civil 3D 2009
In this webcast we will show you how to integrate the new Civil 3D hydrology extensions into your workflow. We will examine the complete workflow – how to export data from Civil 3D to the Storm Sewer extension, size your pipes and export the data back to Civil 3D. If you are still using Civil 3D 2008, we will tell you where to get the hydraflow extensions, and how to install/implement them.

Friday, September 26, 12–1pm PT

Register Here

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Mathcad Webcast with Ideate, Inc. – Sept 12
Attend and see why CH2M HILL made the choice to standardize on Mathcad, the global standard for engineering calculations, for a project to replace and repair 21 bridges in a state design-build program that resulted in no freeway closures and both projects being completed ahead of schedule (13 months and 4 months).

Register here.

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Munsys Tech Day – October 9th 2008, County of Alameda Conference Center, Oakland, CA
The Munsys Tech Tour is presented in two sessions – a morning session for managers and project leads and an afternoon session for technical leads and Munsys users.

The morning session will examine case studies of Munsys deployments and discuss managing a munsys deployment. The afternoon session will provide a live introduction of the new Munsys tools, examine data loading challenges and provide a forum for Munsys users to connect and interact.

Space is limited and registration is required, please email mfucile@munsys.com to register.

Visit www.munsys.com for product information.

Location:
County of Alameda Conference Center
125 12th Street, Suite 400
Oakland, CA

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  Current Promotions  
   
 

New – 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
Revit® Architecture 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2009.1
Revit® Structure 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® Structure Suite 2009
AutoCAD® MEP 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite 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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Civil 3D Quickstart – Class Offer with Purchase or Crossgrade
Purchase or crossgrade to Civil 3D and you receive FREE a 4-hour live online Quickstart course from Ideate, Inc. A $199 value! This online lecture-style seminar exposes users to the software’s powerful object model and demonstrates how its underlying system of links and dependencies makes the design process much more interactive and adaptable as corrections are made on the fly.

For details, contact your account manager 888.662.7238 or email 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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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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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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