Promotion - Rev It Up for Green Renovation Program

Beginning November 30, 2009 through April 18, 2010 customers can purchase an Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 license for only $995 when purchased with a qualifying AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite or AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite. Subscription for Autodesk Ecotect Analysis is required to be eligible for promotional pricing. Autodesk Ecotect Analysis subscription includes the Autodesk Green Building Studio web service, which helps architects and designers to conduct whole building energy analysis, optimize performance and efficiency, and achieve carbon neutrality earlier in the design process.

Customers will be eligible to purchase discounted Ecotect Analysis 2010 software when combined with:

• AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite
• New Licenses
• Cross-grades
• Subscription Renewal
• Retroactive
• Subscription
  
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• AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite
• New Licenses
• Cross-grades
• Subscription Renewal
• Retroactive
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For complete terms and conditions, contact sales@ideateinc.com

Phone: 888.662.7238

Expires: April 18, 2010

CE News: Taking the LEED with clients

Leadership in sustainability is redefining the practice.

By Scott A. Ward, P.E., MBA, LEED AP

Civil engineering firm Travis Pruitt & Associates launched a sustainable business division — GreenPoint US — focused on introductory training on sustainability, continued exam preparation for the new LEED 2009, and continuing education required to maintain LEED AP accreditation...

Click CE News to read the entire article.

AU 2009 - Better Decisions, Better Buildings by David Haynes

“This year, Autodesk has selected six members of the Ideate technical team to present seven classes at AU. We are thrilled to have so many of our expert staff members invited,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate, Inc.

Better Decisions, Better Buildings, Early Energy Analysis
Studies show that most crucial decisions happen in the first moments of the design process. Architects need tools that will assist them in creating better and more sustainable building projects. This lecture will focus on which tools are available, when to use them, and how to get the maximum benefit from these energy analysis tools. To make better, more energy efficient, sustainable buildings, we need to make better strategic decisions early.

Primary Software: Autodesk Ecotect
Other Software: Revit Architecture

Presented by David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP, Ideate Director of AEC Services

David previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an Architect, contractor, developer, educator, and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently develops and implements targeted AEC business solutions – including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, and Navisworks – for clients across the United States involved in the design and building process.

AU 2009 - Autodesk Impressions Classes by Ron Palma

“This year, Autodesk has selected six members of the Ideate technical team to present seven classes at AU. We are thrilled to have so many of our expert staff members invited,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate, Inc.

Creating a Good Impression
Your design documents provide the fuel for creating great-looking presentation drawings with Autodesk Impression. Getting superb output in the Impression rendering pipeline starts with understanding the options available to get the best input into the system. In this class, Ron Palma—the author of several “AutoCAD” and “AutoCAD for Architects” books and a frequent lecturer in Autodesk Revit workshops—will demonstrate the best ways to work with Impression and Autodesk design applications. We’ll explore topics such as document preparation, output options, and best practices for streamlining the flow from design to illustration. We’ll discuss utilities within Impression, such as Style Mapping, Block Substitution, and CAD Refresh that permit automated, iterative rendering of CAD works in progress.

Primary software: Autodesk Impression

Signature Styles and Entourage for Impression
Illustrations you use to communicate your ideas to your client carry the signature of your firm in every brush and pencil stroke they contain. In this class, Ron will show how to achieve a dynamic and personal look to your presentation illustrations. The creation of unique Autodesk Impression appearance styles, and how to create libraries of these signature styles will be covered in this class. Entourage elements such as furniture, trees, cars, and people add life to your illustrations. Methods for bringing your current image-based entourage libraries into Impression blocks, and techniques for creating a signature look for custom Impression blocks and block libraries will also be covered.

Primary software: Autodesk Impression

Presented by Ron Palma, Ideate AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Ron has over 20 years of experience in the architectural industry as a drafter, designer, lead project designer, and most recently a CAD manager implementing Autodesk Architectural Desktop for a residential design firm. His instructional background includes being an Autodesk Certified Instructor, trainer, support technician, educator at two community colleges, and a U.S. Army certified instructor. Ron is a published writer and continues to author professional technical training manuals for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture. Ron provides Revit Architecture training and support for AEC firms.

AU 2009 - QTO Made Easy by David Haynes & Glynnis Patterson

“This year, Autodesk has selected six members of the Ideate technical team to present seven classes at AU. We are thrilled to have so many of our expert staff members invited,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate, Inc.

Quantity Takeoffs Made Easy
With Autodesk Quantity Takeoff, estimators can take advantage of digital property data to measure, count, and price building objects such as walls, doors, and windows, automatically or manually. The results can be printed, exported to Microsoft Excel software, or published to DWF file format. This lab will show users how to use dynamic counting, increase the ability to share, query, and clarify the design intent, and create multi-format quantity reports.

Primary Software: Autodesk Quantity Takeoff
Other Software: Autodesk Design Review

Presented by David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP, Ideate Director of AEC Services and Glynnis Patterson, N.C.A.R.B./Ideate Director of Services

David previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an Architect, contractor, developer, educator, and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently develops and implements targeted AEC business solutions – including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, and Navisworks – for clients across the United States involved in the design and building process.

Glynnis is a Registered Architect and has been a consultant to the AEC industry since 1998. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she has worked as an architect, educator and construction site manager. Patterson works with AEC clients across the nation, developing, and implementing best practices solutions.

AU 2009 - There Is No "I" in Team by Ron Palma & Paul Hristov

“This year, Autodesk has selected six members of the Ideate technical team to present seven classes at AU. We are thrilled to have so many of our expert staff members invited,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate, Inc.

There Is No "I" in Team
This class focuses on some common issues between different building disciplines when collaborating to form a building information model using different software such as AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D, Ecotect, Navisworks, and Revit. Topics include importing the site design, orienting the building, and sharing coordinates for better cooperation; methods toward better collaboration in a multidisciplinary team will be discussed; utilizing the model in analysis programs such as Ecotect to make better design decisions; and lastly, using Navisworks to identify changes/conflicts in the model and employ 4D techniques for better project management.

Primary software: Autodesk Navisworks

Other Software: AutoCAD, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Civil 3D, AutoCAD MEP, Autodesk Ecotect, Revit Architecture, Revit MEP

Presented by Ron Palma, Ideate AEC Solutions Application Specialist and Paul Hristov, Ideate AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Ron has over 20 years of experience in the architectural industry as a drafter, designer, lead project designer, and most recently a CAD manager implementing Autodesk Architectural Desktop for a residential design firm. His instructional background includes being an Autodesk Certified Instructor, trainer, support technician, educator at two community colleges, and a U.S. Army certified instructor. Ron is a published writer and continues to author professional technical training manuals for AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture. Ron provides Revit Architecture training and support for AEC firms.

Paul holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from University of St. Ivan Rilski, Bulgaria. In the past several years he has been developing Revit implementation strategies, techniques, and procedures for architectural and MEP companies. Paul has been actively establishing and updating company standards and best practices, assisting project teams with pilot projects, implementations, on-site project consulting and custom content creation. Paul is also an Autodesk Revit Implementation Certified Expert.

AU 2009 - Creating AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces with LIDAR by Matt Miyamoto

“This year, Autodesk has selected six members of the Ideate technical team to present seven classes at AU. We are thrilled to have so many of our expert staff members invited,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate, Inc.

Connecting the Dots: Creating AutoCAD Civil 3D Surfaces with LIDAR Data
Technological improvements continue to increase the availability of LIDAR data. However, we have not always had access to the tools necessary for taking advantage of these large data sets. With potentially millions of points, Civil 3D now provides us with a tool that we can use to take advantage of LIDAR data for our designs. In this class, we will discuss some of the issues associated with LIDAR data, and go over the tools available in Civil 3D that allow you to manage your data more efficiently and reduce drawing file size. We will see how Civil 3D allows us to connect the dots, creating surface models that we can use to develop layouts for master plans, flood boundaries for mapping and drainage analysis, and preliminary site design for permitting and earthwork estimations.

Primary software: AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Presented by Matt Miyamoto, P.E., Infrastructure Solutions Application Specialist

Miyamoto is a licensed Civil Engineer in the state of Hawaii. He received a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has 7 years of private sector design experience which he applies in his role as an application specialist with Ideate, Inc. Miyamoto’s project experience includes residential and commercial site development, private and public sewer, water and drainage systems, harbors improvements, and roadway improvements. While in Hawaii, Matt was involved in multidisciplinary projects for City and County agencies, State Departments, the Army COE and private developers.

AU 2009 - Shared Coordinates by Teresa Martin

“This year, Autodesk has selected six members of the Ideate technical team to present seven classes at AU. We are thrilled to have so many of our expert staff members invited,” says Bob Palioca, President, Ideate, Inc.

Finding Your Way Around Shared Coordinates
Shared coordinates have been an elusive, sometimes confusing idea of the use of coordinates within an Autodesk Revit project. This class is designed to walk you through the steps of utilizing shared coordinates within a Revit building project. Orienting a building project to true north and reviewing the new Project Base point and Survey point subcategories will be reviewed. Techniques for linking files into Revit and defining their locations utilizing Shared Coordinates will be discussed.

Primary software: Revit Architecture

Presented by Teresa Martin, Ideate AEC Solutions Application Specialist

Teresa is a graduate of Cornell University with over 20 years experience in the architectural and construction industry. She has spent her career pursuing her interest in 3D modeling and computer-aided-design having worked alternately as a designer, project manager, CAD manager, 3D modeler and educator. Teresa currently develops curriculum and customized content as an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and Revit Implementation Expert.

New Online Revit Training: View Properties – Controlling Visibility

Ideate's newest online Revit class would be a great topic to those who have recently taken Revit Fundamentals:

View Properties – Controlling Visibility
This session will go over the hierarchy structure of model visibility control in Revit, from what should be set in the project template, through maximizing efficiency of View Templates, to how the system settings can be tweaked in a final detail view. Decipher the visibility connections between linked files, with best practices and workflow tips discussed throughout!

Only $99
Next class date 12/15/09
Registration Link

Autodesk University Extension at Ideate

From Las Vegas to Your Home Town: Autodesk University Extension

Autodesk University (AU) is the world’s largest learning and networking event for Autodesk product users. Each year, thousands of working professionals and industry experts meet at the annual conference in Las Vegas to learn new skills and make valuable business connections. But not everyone can travel to Las Vegas. So this year, Autodesk is extending the benefits of AU by sharing classes and content from the event with Authorized Training Centers (ATC®). The result is a new worldwide initiative called Autodesk University Extension – and Ideate is participating.

NEW: Autodesk University Extension
Autodesk University Extension is a one-day event at Ideate that combines expert-led class content from AU 2009 with face-to-face interaction with local instructors and other users. It’s a great new way to upgrade your skills and connect with peers and experts – without the cost of traveling to Las Vegas.

FREE Training and Benefits
In this economy, you need to keep your skills up to date whether you are employed or not. Training, certification, and contacts can help you gain a competitive edge – or sharpen the one you have. Best of all, Autodesk University Extension is FREE. Here’s what you get:

• FREE training, including four classes recorded at AU 2009 in Las Vegas.


• 90 days of FREE access to 350 classes recorded at AU, archived on AU Online, and available to you on-demand.

Plus, you may purchase additional training and certification at significant discounts:

• Twenty percent (20%) discount on Autodesk Official Training Guides - Autodesk publishes dozens of titles every year designed to help users at all levels of expertise improve their productivity with Autodesk software.


• Fifty percent(50%) discount on Autodesk Certification Exams – The competition for the best jobs and projects is fierce. And the ability to demonstrate your expertise is crucial to your success. Validate your Autodesk skills with Autodesk Certification.

Autodesk University Extension Agenda – You Are Invited!

Date: December 9, 2009

Time: 9:00 am to 3:30 pm PT

Ideate has a productive program planned for Autodesk University Extension – and we want you to join us.

Agenda: Here’s a list of representative classes. Click through the registration links below to see which Autodesk University Extension courses will be offered in your city.

• Autodesk® Revit® Collaboration: Shared Coordinates for Projects Big and Small



• Leveraging AutoCAD® Civil 3D® and Autodesk® Navisworks® to Bid and Build a More Efficient Project



• BIM Means Business! Using Autodesk® Revit® and Navisworks® in the Project Construction Management Process



• Do Not Get Floored In Your Facility: Autodesk® Revit® Architecture as an Effective Facilities Management Tool

Seats Are Limited – Register Now!
Registration is now open for our Autodesk University Extension event. The event is free but seats are limited. Register now and be sure to reserve your place for this convenient new way to obtain practical skills, industry knowledge and professional contacts.

AU Extension – Find a Location Near You:

San Francisco
Ideate, Inc.
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94104

Register for San Francisco


San Jose
Ideate, Inc.
25 Metro Drive, Suite 220
San Jose, CA 95110

Register for San Jose


Portland
Ideate, Inc.
805 SW Broadway, Suite 2280
Portland, OR 97205

Register for Portland


Seattle
Ideate, Inc.
701 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5040
Seattle, WA 98104

Register for Seattle

Revit - Benefits on Online Training

Revit 201 is an online series of 1-½ hour classes on diverse Revit topics covering all disciplines. Each class is designed to give you specific, improved results in your use of Revit. Once you understand the basics of Revit, you need specialized training to truly gain the benefits of this powerful tool. The professionals on our training staff understand your real world needs, and how Revit can help realize them.

REVIT 201 BENEFITS

• Live – interactive learning
• Online – learn at your own desk on your own computer
• Time Efficient – no lost time away from your office
• Professional – you learn from professionals with real world experience
• Flexible - choose the classes to fit your schedule
• Effective - learn the specific tools that make Revit work for you
• AIA Credit - earn 1 AIA LE for each class

For our Current Training Calendar click here.

For additional details contact Ideate at 888.662.7238 or sales@ideateinc.com

Revit Tip - Import DWG File

We've been hearing from contractors that they're getting 2D drawings from architects. Need to import a DWG file into Revit Architecture and model directly on top of it? Here's how you can do it...



Submitted by:
David Haynes, AIA, LEED AP – Director of AEC Services
David is a Registered Architect and a LEED accredited professional who previously had his own practice and was President of a commercial design-build construction company for 15 years. A graduate of University of Arizona, he has worked as an Architect, contractor, developer, educator and as a national construction manager for a national retailer. David currently develops and implements targeted AEC business solutions – including Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, AutoCAD Architecture, and Navisworks – for clients across the United States involved in the design and building process.

AU: AutoCAD Discussion Forum

From our friends on the AutoCAD Product Design Team:

The AutoCAD Product Design Team would like to invite you to a series of special events during Autodesk University this year!

On Tuesday, December 1st and Wednesday, December 2nd, the AutoCAD Product Design Team will be hosting special customer Discussion Forum sessions, as well as traditional annual “What is New in AutoCAD?- AutoCAD Sneak Peek & Test Drive” event. Please see below for more information and the sign up link. We hope you will be able to join us for one of them if you are planning to attend AU this year!

Discussion Forum: “Synergies and Advancements in Drafting and Modeling for AutoCAD"
Description:
- In this focus group, participants will get a chance to talk about their needs for existing and new 2D drafting features and 3D modeling tools.

- Designers will show some potential directions and share their ideas on new and advanced tools (e.g. Join/Fillets/ blend enhancements), new 2D geometry object types (e.g. “uber” unified 2D curve objects - Spline/Line/Pline/Arc - all in one), as well as 3D modeling tools (e.g. Space deformation tools/Bend/Twist etc).

- Participants will get a chance to preview and provide feedback on 2D drafting and modeling tools including direct manipulation and modeling techniques.

Who Should Participate?
AutoCAD users who currently work in 2D and are interested in advanced drafting; designers who are looking into moving to 3D modeling, and users of 3D features in AutoCAD and other applications – including surface modeling in Rhino, 3DS Max, and Maya.

Event: “What is New in AutoCAD? - AutoCAD Sneak Peek & Test Drive”
Description:
In this session, participants will work individually on computers to "test drive" the new and exciting features in the upcoming AutoCAD release. This is an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on the newest features, components, and user interface enhancements.
Product designers and usability specialists will be available to answer your questions and discuss the features.

Who Should Participate?
Intermediate or advanced AutoCAD users who use AutoCAD at least 20 hours a week for drafting, design, or modeling work.


When Are the Forums and Test Drives?

All events will take place in the conference area in the Mandalay Bay hotel. Participants will receive a gift for their time.


How Do I Sign Up?
To sign up, fill out this brief survey:

Please indicate which sessions you are available to attend. You will be confirmed for at most one discussion forum and one test drive. The confirmation will include specific location, and an NDA will be required for all who attend.

In the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions, email to:
melissa.dawe@autodesk.com or elena.fadeeva@autodesk.com

Space is limited so sign up today! Please fill out the survey by Monday, November 16.

We look forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

Submitted by:
The AutoCAD Product Design Team
Autodesk

Tech Tip - ZEdit Pro’s Copy & Paste Feature

Don’t Let It Go To Waste

Take advantage of ZEdit Pro’s Copy & Paste feature and help make 3D model files printable. This tech note will show you just how powerful this simple feature can be. You will learn how to make a small portion (wall and window section) of an architectural model 3D printable; how to help make thin geometry thicker so that it can be printed.

By Dan Topjian
Z Corporation Application Engineer

For complete information on Z Corporation 3D printers, check Ideate's site.

AutoCAD vs. AutoCAD LT - hatching, printing

Our customers often ask us whether they should buy AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT? There's lots of good data out there regarding the differences, like AutoCAD 2010 vs. AutoCAD 2010 LT matrix, but sometimes it's hard to read between the lines if you haven't used both products.

Recently a customer asked specifically about the differences with respect to hatching and printing. I needed to dig around for the answer and thought it was worth sharing:

- AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT ship with identical versions of the hatch (.pat) file so out of the box they have the same hatch patterns available. (NOTE: AutoCAD Architecture does ship with over 100 additional hatches that are architect-specific.)
- Printing and Batch Printing are the same in AutoCAD LT and AutoCAD.
- One difference worth noting however, is that AutoCAD LT does not have a Sheet Set Manager.

I can't imagine working without the Sheet Set Manager (SSM) on projects with more than five sheets. For eTransmitting, Printing, and Publishing the SSM saves tons of time.

For more info on the nuances between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, I’ve found that LT Help is a good resource.

Submitted by: Glynnis Patterson, N.C.A.R.B. – Director of Services
Glynnis is a Registered Architect and has been a consultant to the AEC industry since 1998. A graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, she has worked as an architect, educator and construction site manager. In 2002, she was invited to speak at the 2002 Autodesk Worldwide One Team Conference about the future of CAD in the AEC market. Glynnis is currently the Director of Development Services at Ideate, Inc. and continues to work with AEC clients across the nation, developing, and implementing best practices solutions.

What Operating Systems Are Supported For Revit Products?

To get details on operating System Compatibility for Revit Products applicable to:

• Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010
• Revit® Architecture 2009
• Revit® Architecture 2008
• Autodesk® Revit® Building 9.1
• Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010
• Revit® MEP 2009
• Revit® MEP 2008
• Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2010
• Revit® Structure 2009
• Revit® Structure 2008
• Autodesk® Revit® Structure 4

Click here for Autodesk Revit Architecture Services & Support

Known Limitations with Windows 7 for AutoCAD and AutoCAD-based Products

Several issues have been identified with Windows 7 and are currently being researched for a potential fix. For details on the identified limitations for AutoCAD® or AutoCAD-based vertical products running on Microsoft Windows 7, click here for complete details.

Applies to:

• AutoCAD® 2010
• AutoCAD® Architecture 2010
• AutoCAD® Electrical 2010
• AutoCAD LT® 2010
• AutoCAD® Mechanical 2010
• AutoCAD® MEP 2010

Operating System Compatibility for 3ds Max

What Operating Systems (OS) are supported for these 3ds Max & 3ds Max Design releases?

• Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2010
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2009
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2008
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® 9
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2010
• Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009
  
  

Click here for Autodesk 3ds Max Services and Support

Revit Tip - Reference 3D View Locations

Many users want to reference the location of 3D views in their project documentation, and find that a standard Revit process does not do this.
Ideate’s technical team created a short tutorial on how to achieve a plan view reference to a 3D view.



Submitted by:
Nancy McClure, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Nancy holds an accredited Bachelor of Architecture degree with a minor in Construction Management from University of Houston, Texas and has over 12 years of experience in the architecture industry. She has worked as a Project Manager and Project Architect for traditional architecture and design-build firms in the Pacific Northwest and the Bay Area handling various phases of design, contract document production and construction administration. Nancy has been instrumental in establishing and implementing CAD standards and operating procedures with firms of various sizes, aiding their transition to new technologies.

Autodesk Revit Architecture 2010 - Easily Rotate Views with Scope Boxes

Did you know you can use Scope Boxes to easily rotate views in Revit projects?

• Create a Scope Box (View tab>Scope Box) and name it from its Element Properties



• Rotate the Scope Box



• Open the view that you need to rotate



• Access its View Properties (Right Click>View Properties)



• Apply the Scope Box to the view from under Extents>Scope Box



• Click OK and there it is!
  
  
  
  

  

Replicate Consultant’s sheet set up by copying Scope Boxes from consultant’s linked file.

If consultants use Scope Boxes to crop views in Revit, you can easily replicate the sheet set up and the view cropping by copying the Scope Boxes from the consultants linked model.

The steps to do so are as follows:

1. Copy/Paste the Scope Boxes from the linked file into the host file
(It is easier to do this in a 3D view - use the ‘tab’ key to select the Scope Box)

2. Create Dependent View in the Host file
Right Click on the View name>Duplicate as a dependent
Name the View appropriately>Example: Furniture Plan-Level 1-Sector

3. Apply the appropriate Scope Box to the Views
Right click on the View>View Properties>Scope Box>

4. Create Sheets and drag the dependent views to the sheets
Right Click on the Sheets category>New Sheet
Drag and drop the views on the sheets

Submitted by:
Shruti Harve, MS, LEED AP – AEC Solutions Application Specialist
Shruti holds a Master of Science degree in Architectural Computing from University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom and is a LEED accredited professional. Her experience includes working in architecture and construction firms in India and the United Kingdom as well as structural engineering firms in the Bay Area providing design, 3D modeling and drafting services. Shruti is an Autodesk Architectural Desktop Certified Expert and provides training and support for Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Architecture.

Ideate Values: Autodesk Subscription

Ideate's customer base has one of the highest Autodesk Subscription rates in the country. Why is that? Because we are all about providing value to our clients. We understand that considered decision-making can have a big impact on your business today and for years to come.

Autodesk Subscription a simple, easy way to add even more power to your technology investment. You get more choices, more resources and more flexibility, so you can use your design tools to the fullest.

Access to benefits is quick and easy, either online through Autodesk Subscription Center or through your applications via the Information Center. Here are some important ways Autodesk Subscription connects you to more power:

• Technology Upgrades Keep You Competitive and up to Date
• Technology Budgeting Becomes Predictable
• Web Support Provides Fast, Complete Answers to Technical Questions
• eLearning Ensures Your Team is up to Speed
• Licensing Privileges Increase Your Flexibility

And new this year, Subscription Advantage Packs. The Advantage Packs include new features, specialized functionality, and powerful tools that help extend the capabilities of your Autodesk 2010 software. Demos are available at:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=14022754&siteID=123112

To learn more about Autodesk Subscription, check:

http://www.ideateinc.com/solutions/subscription/index.html

You've Heard About BIM - Learn More Now

Through our community events, client presentations and training, Ideate has been spreading the word about building information modeling (BIM) software and processes for several years. Architects, engineering and construction professionals work collaboratively, using a model created from reliable design info. Before even breaking ground, the team is able to make decisions faster, maintain better documentation, and use analysis tools to consider sustainable building and infrastructure design alternatives, predicting best long-term performance.

In addition to Ideate's case studies and materials on www.ideateinc.com, there is now a wealth of information on the Autodesk site, including the McGraw-Hill Construction BIM SmartMarket Reports. See the results of BIM adoption, usage, impact and infrastructure, and review case studies and interviews.

http://usa.autodesk.com/company/building-information-modeling