AutoCAD SchoolBox has Designs for the Classroom; New Customized Package Introduces Students to Computer-Aided Design.SAN RAFAEL San Rafael (săn rəfĕl`), residential city (1990 pop. 48,404), seat of Marin co., W Calif., a suburb of San Francisco on the northern shore of San Francisco Bay; inc. 1913. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 4, 1995--A new, customized package of the world's most popular computer-aided design computer-aided design (CAD) or computer-aided design and drafting (CADD), form of automation that helps designers prepare drawings, specifications, parts lists, and other design-related elements using special graphics- and calculations-intensive software is providing the software and curriculum resources educators need to introduce middle and high school students to the technical knowledge necessary for a skilled workforce. Autodesk Inc.'s AutoCAD(R) SchoolBox designed for middle- and high-school classrooms, combines AutoCAD (see note A) Release 12 for Windows with a set of classroom exercises. In addition, a Bonus Pack, introduced today and available free to educators purchasing AutoCAD SchoolBox, provides an array of curriculum resources including: -0- -- A videotape featuring successful classroom programs -- Detailed product demonstration disks -- A sample course overview and hands-on exercise guide -- A subscription to Autodesk's education newsletter and the CompuServe(R) on-line service -- Reference resources: Command Reference manual, User's Guide, Tutorial -0- AutoCAD SchoolBox is available through Authorized Autodesk Area Education Representatives (AERs), a dealer channel dedicated to serve the education community, for a suggested retail price of US$595 per license, an 85 percent discount over the commercial price of AutoCAD software. -0- (Note A) U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report Weekly newsmagazine published in Washington, D.C. U.S. News was founded in 1933 by David Lawrence (1888–1973) to cover important domestic events; he founded World Report in 1945 to treat world news. The two magazines were merged in 1948. named CAD the number one business tool of 1994. -0- "I'm trying to be a guide on the side, not a sage on the stage," said Pat Vernon, an educator at Pennsylvania-based State College Area High School State College Area High School is the only public high school in the State College Area School District. Located within walking distance of Penn State University, the school attracts some of the best faculty and students, offers a wide and diverse selection of electives, and is who has used Autodesk products in his classroom. "AutoCAD is a tool for provoking my students' imaginations and solving real-world problems. Now when the bell rings, no one gets up and leaves -- everyone just stays and works." Students in Vernon's classroom have used AutoCAD software to plan dormitory rooms, design stage sets, and map a Norwegian valley. Other educators concur that using software tools such as AutoCAD teaches students problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. , an important approach to learning. Their classroom projects have included modeling historic buildings, simulating the effects of a solar eclipse, and designing products such as kneepads. "The early introduction of computer-aided design to students stimulates their imaginations and equips them for productive working lives," said Jim Purcell “Diamond” Jim Purcell was the Chief of Police in Portland, Oregon during the 1950s. Purcell was an associate of Jim Elkins, a Portland mob boss, and helped protect Portland's pinball racket and other organized crime activity in the city. , director of Autodesk's Education department. "AutoCAD SchoolBox provides students access to the world's leading CAD package, and the Bonus Pack gives educators curriculum resources at an affordable price to help them in their roles as teachers." AutoCAD SchoolBox is the latest offering from the education department, a group of 28 professionals dedicated to providing the software and services that prepare individuals for careers in design. Recognizing that educator and student needs are different from those of commercial users, Autodesk Education offers special packages and prices to educational institutions, faculty, and students, and trains users through its network of Autodesk Training Centers worldwide. While AutoCAD SchoolBox is aimed at providing middle- and high-school students an introduction to computer-aided design, the AutoCAD Release 13 Education Special Edition gives advanced students preparing for design careers access to a comprehensive set of design tools including the latest version of AutoCAD as well as AutoVision(TM) and AutoCAD(R) Designer. System Requirements To be used efficiently, all computer software needs certain hardware components or other software resources to be present on a computer system. These pre-requisites are known as (computer) system requirements and are often used as a guideline as opposed to an absolute rule. IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) or compatible personal computer with 80386/486 microprocessor and 80387/487 math coprocessor A mathematical circuit that performs high-speed floating point operations. It is generally built into the CPU chip; however, in older PCs, such as the 386 and 486SX, the math coprocessor was an optional, separate chip. ; Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. (R) 3.1 and MS-DOS MS-DOS in full Microsoft Disk Operating System Operating system for personal computers. MS-DOS was based on DOS, developed in 1980 by Seattle Computer Products. Microsoft Corp. bought the rights to DOS in 1981, and released MS-DOS with IBM's PC that year. (R) 3.31 or higher; 8MB RAM; 8MB minimum hard-disk space; and Windows-supported VGA monitor and pointing device. AutoCAD SchoolBox is available through an AER. AERs will work with customers to develop a complete program that meets the needs of both teachers and students. AutoCAD SchoolBox is available exclusively to educational institutions. To locate an AER, customers can call Autodesk at 800/964-6432. About Autodesk Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of design automation software and the fifth-largest PC software company. The company develops, markets, and supports a family of design automation and professional media software, and component technologies for use on personal computers and workstations. A global company since its founding in 1982, Autodesk markets products in 118 countries and 18 languages. Autodesk shares are traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the symbol ACAD ACAD Academy ACAD Academic ACAD AutoCAD (design/drafting development software by Autodesk) ACAD Acadia National Park (US National Park Service) ACAD Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease . For more information, please call 415/507-5000 or type GO ADESK on CompuServe. -0- Note to Editors: Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, and AutoCAD are registered trademarks, and AutoVision is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc. CompuServe is a registered trademark of H & R Block, Windows and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. CONTACT: Autodesk, Inc. Carrie Bustillos, 415/507-6415 |
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