Autodesk WorkCenter Version 1.1 Supports Windows NT Server and AutoCad Release 13.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)--July 19, 1995--Autodesk today significantly expanded the power and usability of its Autodesk WorkCenter technical document and workflow management software by providing support for Microsoft(R) Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (TM) server networks and AutoCAD Release 13. The new version provides standardization, integration and interoperability features, which will benefit AutoCAD user design teams, system administrators, Autodesk third-party developers and consulting partners. Autodesk WorkCenter 1.1 integration with the company's powerful AutoCAD Release 13 means these users can now access, view, redline, revise and route drawings within Autodesk WorkCenter, thereby increasing design team productivity. With the addition of the 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. NT server compatibility, Autodesk WorkCenter applications can now run on the two most popular network configurations -- both Novell(R) NetWare(R) and Microsoft Windows NT. In a related release, Autodesk's Data Management Market Group also announced today the availability of five new AutoCAD SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. Interface(TM) (ASI ASI, n See Anxiety Sensitivity Index. ) drivers, including a link to Oracle(R) 7 using Microsoft Windows 3.1. ASI drivers are the communication links between objects within an AutoCAD drawing and records in relational databases. Other enhancements included in Autodesk WorkCenter 1.1 are: ODMA (1) (Open Document Management API) A programming interface used to allow client programs to communicate with document management systems on a server. Support - Autodesk WorkCenter meets the Open Document Management Association (ODMA) protocol for integrating general purpose applications and document management systems. This enhances interoperability for programs designed by Autodesk third-party developers. Improved Viewing Capability - An updated, built-in viewer adds support for AutoCAD Release 13 .DWG (filename extension) dwg - The filename extension for Autodesk drawing files. http://faqs.org/faqs/graphics/fileformats-faq/part3/. files and reads new file formats, including the large-format, industry standard CALS (Computer-Aided Acquisition and Logistics Support) A DOD initiative for electronically capturing military documentation and linking related information. group 4 raster files. System Administration Control - This feature lets system administrators standardize and control user tools and workgroup profiles. This enables manufacturers to more easily meet the requirements of ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. 9000. Expanded Application Programming Interface (API) - An expanded API includes more "triggers," which can update data automatically in other integrated applications. This creates more opportunities for Autodesk's third-party developers and systems consulting partners to provide compatible software programs. "Personality" Capture - This new feature lets users customize fields and then duplicate them in other Autodesk WorkCenter systems. Multi-Platform CD ROM CD ROM Compact Disk Read Only Memory Distribution - The software will be delivered on a single CD ROM, simplifying installation processes for system administrators. Autodesk WorkCenter, introduced in December 1994, is a Microsoft Windows-based, networked software solution. It helps design teams across multiple industries better organize and manage technical documents and the flow of design data throughout a project, from concept to completion. Autodesk WorkCenter 1.1's suggested retail price is $695 per user with a five-user minimum. Current Autodesk WorkCenter users can upgrade to the new version at no charge. Version 1.1 is scheduled to ship on July 31. Because Autodesk products are sold worldwide, localized versions of Autodesk WorkCenter 1.1 will be available in German, French, Italian and Spanish later this year. Autodesk's Data Management Market Group develops and markets products that allow customers to organize, access, share, view and revise design-related information. The Group's products include Autodesk WorkCenter, the company's design team solution for technical document and workflow management; AutoCAD Data Extension, which provides decision support capabilities by allowing users to manipulate data within drawings; and Autodesk Data Publishing, the company's CD ROM delivery of electronic libraries of design information. Autodesk products are available through Authorized Autodesk Dealers, Distributors and Autodesk System Centers worldwide. For more information, please contact any Authorized Autodesk Dealer, call Autodesk at 800-964-6432, or fax requests for information to 415-507-5100. Outside of North America, please fax requests for information to 415-507-6110 (Latin America), 415-507-6117 (Asia Pacific), or +41-22-788-21-44 (Europe). Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of 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 automation software and the fourth-largest PC software company. The company develops, markets, and supports a family of design automation and professional multimedia software, and component technologies for use on personal computers and workstations. A global company since its founding in 1982, Autodesk markets products in 115 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, type GO ADESK on Compuserve(R), or log-in with a World Wide Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. at http://www.autodesk.com. -0- Note to Editors: Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, AutoCAD, Autodesk WorkCenter and AutoCAD SQL Interface are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. CONTACT: Autodesk, Inc., San Rafael Barbara J. Brown, 415/507-6093 |
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