Autodesk Ships AutoCAD 2002 Family of Collaborative Design Software.

Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- June 20, 2001

New Releases Enhance Workflow Efficiency for Manufacturing,

AEC, and GIS Customers; New Network License Management

Capabilities for AutoCAD 2002 Product Line

Autodesk (Nasdaq:ADSK) today shipped the first products in its new AutoCAD(R) 2002 product line, the latest generation of its core design software, including three general design and four industry-specific applications. Across all industries, including Manufacturing, Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC), and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the new AutoCAD 2002 product line improves design productivity and delivers new ways to exchange design data in real time across entire project teams. Unlike products that simply automate design tasks, Autodesk's new collaborative solutions improve customer business processes by extending the value of digital design data beyond the creator to the entire organization for increased workflow efficiency, speed-to-market, and profitability.

Today, efficient drawing production alone does not meet the needs of design-focused businesses. The design industry is global and fast paced, where owners, consultants, partners, and suppliers are typically in different locations, all needing access to current and accurate design information. The new design collaboration tools can be used to share files, access design resources, and meet in real time with the entire project team. And with its CAD standards management features, powerhouse productivity tools, and design publishing capabilities, AutoCAD 2002 platform-based software extends the value of digital design data, often the most underutilized asset within a design-centric organization.

"The AutoCAD 2002 foundation was built with design businesses in mind. The product family is focused on how design data is used -- sharing desktop access, and navigating drawings and resources; deploying and integrating design assets throughout the entire organization; and creating data once and reusing it further downstream in the design process," said John Sanders, executive vice president of the Design Solutions Division at Autodesk. "Our customers clearly see this as a competitive advantage in the marketplace in terms of choice, efficiency, and time-to-market."

AutoCAD 2002 is the general design application and foundation for the industry-specific applications AutoCAD(R) Mechanical 6, Autodesk(R) Mechanical Desktop(R) 6, Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop 3.3, Autodesk(R) Map 5, and Autodesk(R) Land Desktop 3 (see related announcement "Autodesk Begins Shipping Latest AEC, Manufacturing, and GIS Software and Next Generation Solution for Mobile Design Data Access," June 20, 2001). These purpose-built applications give users the familiarity of an AutoCAD design environment optimized for the requirements of their specialized design discipline.

Autodesk's New General Design Software

AutoCAD 2002 is the leading general design tool and the foundation for the Autodesk(R) family of applications -- tools optimized to meet the specific challenges of design workflow in Manufacturing, AEC, and GIS. The key features in AutoCAD 2002 fall into four areas:

-- Streamlined standards management using a robust suite of new,
intranet/Internet-enabled CAD standards management tools

-- Improved team collaboration with tools that enhance the overall
collaboration process

-- Ease of integration and advanced license management for convenient
deployment

-- Powerful CAD platform with new and enhanced power productivity features such
as Associative Dimensioning and Layer and Attribute tools

AutoCAD LT(R) 2002 is the latest two-dimensional CAD software for design professionals. As a cost-effective CAD solution, AutoCAD LT 2002 is ideal for professionals who are members of an extended design team and actively participate in the design process, but require only occasional CAD use. To add value to the design and efficiently contribute to the process, these users need AutoCAD LT to deliver in three key areas:

-- Compatibility with the Autodesk family of products

-- Collaboration with everyone in the design team

-- Drawing productivity enhancements

Autodesk(R) CAD Overlay(R) 2002 is the Autodesk solution for precision integration of image data for any industry. Many types of raster images, including scanned paper drawings, maps, aerial photos, or satellite images, can be incorporated into projects using Autodesk CAD Overlay. Use it to edit raster data, convert raster images to vector drawings, or combine vector drawings with real-world imagery. Plus, Autodesk CAD Overlay 2002 is integrated with the newest version of AutoCAD for easy file sharing as well as enhanced Internet collaboration. Autodesk CAD Overlay offers:

-- Full integration with AutoCAD 2002 and products based on

AutoCAD 2002

-- Enhanced collaboration, file sharing, and license

management

-- Interactive raster-to-vector conversion for the precision

you want

-- Georeferenced, real-world photography combined with vector

drawings to make drawings easier to understand

New Network License Management Capabilities

One of the primary corporate IT objectives is close management of software assets to increase return on investment. As the frequency of new technologies and services has increased, effectively managing software licenses has become even more important. In AutoCAD 2002, Autodesk is introducing a new network license manager, FLEXlm(R) from GLOBEtrotter Software, to help companies better manage their AutoCAD 2002 platform-based products. In addition to increased reliability and functionality, FLEXlm has the added advantage of being the software industry's distributed licensing technology of choice. FLEXlm is compatible with all AutoCAD 2002 platform-based products with the exception of AutoCAD LT 2002.

Availability and Purchasing Options for General Design Software

AutoCAD 2002, AutoCAD LT 2002, and Autodesk CAD Overlay 2002 are available now worldwide in International English. The releases began shipping on June 15, 2001. AutoCAD 2002 and AutoCAD LT 2002 will also be available in the following languages: German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech (new), Japanese, Korean, Polish (new), and Russian (new). AutoCAD 2002 will be available in Chinese as well.

Additionally, AutoCAD 2002 and Autodesk CAD Overlay 2002 will be available by subscription. For the latest information on the Autodesk Subscription Program, including availability and purchase requirements, visit www.autodesk.com/subscription or contact your Authorized Autodesk Reseller. Customers can also rent AutoCAD 2002, Autodesk CAD Overlay 2002, and Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3.3 as a term-based license for periods of 30, 60, or 90 days. Autodesk rental products will initially be offered only in North and South America.

For more information on pricing and availability, contact your Authorized Autodesk Reseller, or Autodesk at 800/964-6432.

About Autodesk

Autodesk (Nasdaq:ADSK) is the world's leading design software and digital content company. Founded in 1982, Autodesk provides design software, Internet portal services, wireless development platforms, and point-of-location applications that empower more than four million customers in over 150 countries to drive business and remain competitive. For more information, contact any Authorized Autodesk Reseller, call Autodesk at 800/964-6432, or visit www.autodesk.com. Discreet(TM) product information is available at 800/869-3504 or via the Web at www.discreet.com.

Note to Editors: Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, CAD Overlay, Mechanical Desktop, and Discreet are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc./Discreet, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. FLEXlm is a registered trademark of GLOBEtrotter Software, Inc., a Macrovision Company. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.