Autodesk Ships an Updated Version of AutoCad R13 for UNIX; The Leader In Design Software Delivers Object-Oriented Technology to UNIX.SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 20, 1996--Responding to the growing demand for object-oriented technology, Autodesk today announced the availability of four updated versions of AutoCAD Release 13 for UNIX UNIX Operating system for digital computers, developed by Ken Thompson of Bell Laboratories in 1969. It was initially designed for a single user (the name was a pun on the earlier operating system Multics). , including IBM, Sun, Silicon Graphics, Inc., and Hewlett-Packard. Now AutoCAD R13 for UNIX includes the same object-oriented application development environment, AutoCAD Runtime Extension (ARX), as AutoCAD R13 software for PCs. AutoCAD R13c4 for UNIX also includes new features, stability enhancement, and performance improvements. "Bringing object-oriented technology to nine (1) AutoCAD R13 platforms is one great step toward providing greater interoperability to our 1.3 million customers worldwide," said Robert Carr, vice president of engineering at Autodesk. "Because so many of our customers work in design teams, they crave interoperability between disciplines. AutoCAD R13 is the design environment that will drive the future of design worldwide." A few of the new features in AutoCAD R13c4 for UNIX include, ASILISP, Common Desktop Environment (CDE (1) (Computer Desktop Encyclopedia) What you are reading at this very moment. See About this product. (2) (Common Desktop Environment) A user interface for desktop computing from The Open Group. ) with drag and drop A graphical user interface (GUI) capability that lets you perform operations by moving the icon of an object with the mouse into another window or onto another icon. For example, files can be copied or moved by dragging them from one folder to another. , Direct Distance Entry, DSVIEWER, Graphical Install, Single-line MTEXT editor, Solid Profiling, Viewing, and Drawing Layout for AutoCAD R13 solids, and Universal Naming Convention See UNC. (UNC) pathnames. Customer-benefits of AutoCAD Release 13c4 for UNIX, include true multitasking and multiple sessions, long file names File names that exceed the common eight plus three (8.3) character limitation used in DOS and Windows 3.1. Unix, Mac and Windows starting with Windows 95 support long file names. For compatibility with the 8. , customizable toolbars, True-Type fonts, and several productivity enhancement features. (1) AutoCAD R13 provides interoperability between nine platforms, including MS-Windows 95, MS-Windows NT, MS-Windows 3.1, 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. , Windows NT on Digital Alpha Systems, and four UNIX platforms, including IBM RISC RISC in full Reduced Instruction Set Computing Computer architecture that uses a limited number of instructions. RISC became popular in microprocessors in the 1980s. System/6000 running AIX, Sun UltraSPARC and SPARCstation on Solaris, Silicon Graphics, Inc. R4000 and R5000 based IRIX systems, and Hewlett-Packard 9000 Series 700 workstations using HP-UX HP's version of Unix that runs on its 9000 family. It is based on SVID and incorporates features from BSD Unix along with several HP innovations. (operating system) HP-UX - The version of Unix running on Hewlett-Packard workstations. . Performance improvements have been made in AutoCAD R13 for UNIX to optimize various RISC processors, improve operating system support, object snap, and regens. Additional benefits of AutoCAD Release 13 for UNIX include scaleability, providing a variety of solutions at different price points, and high-performance graphics. AutoCAD Release 13c4 software for UNIX is available on CD-ROM CD-ROM: see compact disc. CD-ROM in full compact disc read-only memory Type of computer storage medium that is read optically (e.g., by a laser). for a suggested retail price (SRP SRP - A data link layer protocol. ) of $3,750 each. AutoCAD Release 13 software for personal computers, including Windows NT, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, Windows NT on Digital Alpha Systems, and DOS, are all available on a multiplatform license for an SRP of $3,750 on CD-ROM and $3,995 on diskettes. Registered AutoCAD R13 for UNIX customers will receive the latest version of AutoCAD R13 for UNIX in late February 1996. U.S. Customers requesting information on AutoCAD R13 can call 1-800/964-6432. For more information on Autodesk or upgrades, please call 415/507-5000, type GO ADESK on CompuServe, or visit the World Wide Web site at http://www.autodesk.com Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of PC and UNIX-based design software and PC multimedia tools. The company's 2D and 3D products and data management tools are used in many industries for architectural design, mechanical design, film-making, videography and geo-graphic information systems. The fourth largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has three million customers in 126 countries. Autodesk products are sold through Autodesk Systems Centers, Dealers and Distributors worldwide. -0- Note to Editors: Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. UNIX is a registered trademark. CompuServe is a registered trademark of H & R Block. All other brand names, products names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. CONTACT: Autodesk, Inc. Jennifer H. Reidy, 415/507-6536 jennifer.reidy@autodesk.com |
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