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AutoCAD 2002 and 2002-based software is being retired on March 15th
On March 15, 2006, Autodesk will no longer provide upgrades or support for AutoCAD® 2002-based products and Inventor Series 7 (see below for complete list of software). If you are still using any of the 2002-based software you should contact your Ideate sales representative for more information on how to protect your CAD software investment.

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Manufacturing Solutions
· Inventor® Series 7
· Autodesk® Mechanical Desktop® 6
· AutoCAD® Mechanical 6

General Design
· AutoCAD® 2002
· AutoCAD LT® 2002
· Autodesk® CAD Overlay® 2002
· Autodesk® Raster Design 3
· Autodesk® VIZ 3 and 3i
· Volo® View 2 and 3

Building Design Solutions
· Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 3.3

Infrastructure Solutions
· Autodesk® Civil Design 3
· Autodesk® Land Desktop 3
· Autodesk® Survey 3
· Autodesk Map® 5 and 6

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Parker Hannifin depends on Autodesk for global design collaboration
Parker Hannifin turned to Autodesk for one of the main product design tool sets it uses throughout its global enterprise. Parker divisions share their Autodesk Inventor designs globally so that other divisions can reuse them in their own projects. The power and effi ciency of Autodesk solutions, combined with extensive design reuse, have allowed some Parker divisions to see signifi cant reductions in design cycle times. Parker is increasing customer
satisfaction by accelerating deliveries on many projects. Through its products and its consulting services, Autodesk is enabling a vital competitive edge as Parker transitions from a strategic supplier of components to a provider of
complex systems and solutions for customers.

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Massive productivity gains are being seen with Vault and Productstream
Hosting data management customers at the AU Listening Session revealed massive productivity gains that we just had to share. Read on to get a taste of the success the Vault and Productsteam customers are experiencing!

Slash product development time from 30 days to 3
One manufacturer of safety containment solutions has implemented Vault and Productstream and slashed product development time from 30 days to 3. Prior to implementing Autodesk data management tools, they had a CAD environment that should look very familiar to most users.

Before:

• Using the “world’s most popular DM system” i.e. Windows file system
• 75,000 Inventor files, multiple copies of the same files
• Tons of issues finding and reusing data

After:

• 5,000 Inventor files after scrubbing for duplicate files and building a “clean” purchased parts library
• Vault fully implemented, Productstream implemented for release process
• Amazing design reuse and elimination of multiple file copies

Developing 3D customer proposals 5 times faster
Autodesk data management solutions have enabled one customer to develop 3D concepts for aviation ground support equipment 5 times faster than before. Before Vault and Productstream this customer was finding the challenge of a 90 day proposal cycle difficult to meet.

Before:

• Accidentally deleted/overwrote files
• Found it hard to find old data that could be reused on new proposals
• Frequently had manufacturing working from the wrong revision of released drawings

After:

• New 3D concept development time cut from 4 weeks to 4 days with Copy Design
• Entire deployment up and running in 2 hours

It all started with an executive decision to implement SAP for the enterprise. That decision immediately triggered the purchase of Productstream for the design workgroup based on its best in class Inventor integration and the possibility to tie Productstream to SAP for a smooth hand off to manufacturing.

more info: Productstream
more info: Vault

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Save the Date - AUGI CAD Camp in Mountain View, CA on March 7th
The AUGI CAD Camps are a single day educational event devoted only to training and networking in the engineering and design environment.  This means no sales presentations, no marketing hype.  The foremost goal of AUGI CAD Camp is to enlighten and inform through educational sessions, which serve to broaden you and your staff's experience with the Autodesk products you use every day.

At AUGI CAD Camp, you’ll get:

• A full day of training: Five different sessions designed to provide targeted training, giving you a lot of knowledge in a little time.
• Expert advice from top instructors across the country.
• Networking opportunity. Some of the best stuff you ever learned might have come from your peers, and AUGI CAD Camp gives you ample time to network with fellow CAD Camp attendees.
• Technology update. A few of Autodesk’s top developer partners will be on hand to keep you abreast of new products and updates.

Register/More Info: click here

For more information on the AUGI CAD Camps visit www.cadcamp.com

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Save the Date - AUGI Manufacturing Conference Coming to SF
Join us to explore best practices for implementing and managing your transition into 3D with Autodesk Inventor®.
This conference will be packed with technical training, practical advice, a working plan to get you started plus breakfast and lunch will be included. There will be sessions for both technical and management, and there's always plenty of networking opportunties.

When: Tuesday, April 4th
Where: San Francisco - exact location TBD

Look out for next months newsletter for more details and registration information.

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Invest in Education
Autodesk is proud to offer the Invest in Education Program, featuring Autodesk products. The Invest in Education program is a granting program aimed at connecting commercial customers with local education customers. The Invest in Education Program gives commercial companies that purchase new seats of the most current version of qualifying Autodesk software or collaboration services, the right to grant a classroom lab of Autodesk software or collaboration services to the educational institution of their choice - a grant worth up to US$25,000. The Invest in Education Program is part of Autodesk’s ongoing commitment to its educational and commercial customers in helping to foster the next generation of designers.

Promotion Expires: no end date at this time
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