Autodesk highlights new architectural solutions at AIA Expo '97; featuring newly released AutoCAD R14.NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 1997--Autodesk Inc. is highlighting design, visualization, and customized Architectural/Engineering/Construction (A/E/C A/E/C Architect/Engineer/Contractor ) solutions at the AIA AIA - Application Integration Architecture Expo, to be held at the New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded Convention Center, New Orleans, May 16-18. Autodesk's AEC AEC US Atomic Energy Commission Noun 1. AEC - a former executive agency (from 1946 to 1974) that was responsible for research into atomic energy and its peacetime uses in the United States Atomic Energy Commission Market Group -- now including the people and products of Softdesk -- will feature the new AutoCAD Release 14 and preview several other products for A/E/C professionals in booths 1548 and 1658. Products to be previewed include the Autodesk AEC Professional Suite Release 2, Softdesk version 8 AEC solutions for AutoCAD, and 3D Studio VIZ and RadioRay from Kinetix, Autodesk's multimedia division. The exhibit also includes demonstrations of DesignBlocks, an electronic catalog of manufacturers' building components and product information. AutoCAD Release 14 AutoCAD Release 14 software, Autodesk's flagship product A primary product of a company, which is typically why the company was founded and/or what made it well known. For example, MS-DOS, Windows and the Microsoft Office suite have been flagship products of Microsoft. CorelDRAW is a flagship product of Corel Corporation. , delivers dramatic speed enhancements and new features such as enhanced data sharing The ability to share the same data resource with multiple applications or users. It implies that the data are stored in one or more servers in the network and that there is some software locking mechanism that prevents the same set of data from being changed by two people at the same time. , presentation-quality graphics, and new network management/configuration tools. AutoCAD Release 14 now has Internet access See how to access the Internet. tools integrated directly into the product. A separate multimedia 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). training tool, called Learning Assistance, is included in each box of AutoCAD Release 14. Autodesk AEC Professional Suite Autodesk is previewing its AEC Professional Suite Release 2 at the show. The Autodesk AEC Professional Suite is a value-priced, integrated set of design tools created for professionals in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Facility Management, and Plant Design and Management. It includes AutoCAD Release 14 software, AEC AutoCAD enhancements, Architectural Symbols, Autodesk WalkThrough, DesignBlocks, and Autodesk View. Softdesk Version 8 Architecture Softdesk Version 8 products are designed for use with AutoCAD Release 14. The company will preview the new Softdesk 8 Building Design & Engineering software, which includes Softdesk Auto-Architect, a leading AutoCAD-based application for architecture. Softdesk Auto-Architect realizes concepts and creates intelligent working drawings in both 2D and 3D. Auto-Architect is integrated with the Softdesk Building Services software for coordinated HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) In the home or small office with a handful of computers, HVAC is more for human comfort than the machines. In large datacenters, a humidity-free room with a steady, cool temperature is essential for the trouble-free , plumbing, piping and electrical systems design. Softdesk Version 8 Imaging Also previewed is Softdesk 8 CAD Overlay, a 32-bit application for advanced image editing Changing or improving graphics images. It typically refers to bitmapped images rather than vector graphics drawings. Using an image editor, images can be modified by an artist using pen, brush, airbrush and other "painting" tools. and manipulation. AEC professionals use CAD Overlay to assist in data capture, drafting, and design of all types of projects involving land, surveying, land planning, site, transportation, and infrastructure design, and environmental and natural resource management. CAD Overlay utilizes ObjectARX technology for manipulating scanned drawings in AutoCAD and operates up to 50 times faster. DesignBlocks DesignBlocks, a title in the Autodesk Design and Construction Library (ADCL ADCL Accredited Dosimetry Calibration Laboratory ADCL Advocacy for the Development of Central Luzon ADCL As Delivered/Designed Configuration List ), is an electronic catalog of manufacturers' building components and product information. Available as a four-issue annual subscription, DesignBlocks' technical product information includes 25,000 dimensionally-accurate drawings, specifications, images, and performance data. The information can be inserted into AutoCAD Release 14, 13, 12 or AutoCAD LT, word processing word processing, use of a computer program or a dedicated hardware and software package to write, edit, format, and print a document. Text is most commonly entered using a keyboard similar to a typewriter's, although handwritten input (see pen-based computer) and or spreadsheet documents. 3D Studio VIZ from Kinetix Kinetix is previewing 3D Studio VIZ, a full-featured modeling, rendering, and animation system that offers conceptualization con·cep·tu·al·ize v. con·cep·tu·al·ized, con·cep·tu·al·iz·ing, con·cep·tu·al·iz·es v.tr. To form a concept or concepts of, and especially to interpret in a conceptual way: and visualization tools for architectural, civil and industrial designers. Based on award-winning 3D Studio technology for Windows NT and Windows 95, 3D Studio VIZ works as designers work, effectively conveying original concepts from schematic studies to formal presentation. RadioRay from Kinetix Kinetix is exhibiting RadioRay, the first integrated radiosity and ray-trace rendering plug-in application for both 3D Studio MAX, the world's best-selling 3D modeling and animation software, and 3D StudioVIZ, Kinetix's comprehensive 3D design conceptualization and visualization solution. RadioRay realistically simulates the physical behavior of light within 3D Studio scenes, providing a new level of realism in animations and renderings, and significant time savings in the development of many lighting effects. Autodesk ObjectARX Technology AutoCAD Release 14 and the Softdesk 8 solutions are applications designed for Windows 95 and Windows NT operating systems. These products also incorporate the second generation of Autodesk's object-oriented technology, ObjectARX. ObjectARX technology represents a significant leap in performance, interoperability, and design intelligence for applications that leverage its capabilities. ObjectARX technology is the foundation for building the next-generation of intelligent applications using real-world objects. Using ObjectARX technology, for example, a door is an object, not just a set of lines and arcs. General Information The matters discussed in this news release contain forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. These include the timely development and acceptance of products, the impact of competitive products and pricing, and the other risks detailed from time to time in Autodesk's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. filed in April 1997. Autodesk is the world's leading supplier of PC design software and multimedia tools. The company's 2D and 3D products and data management tools are used in many industries for architectural design, mechanical design, mapping, film and video production, video game development and Web content development. Its Kinetix division is the leader in PC-based 3D modeling and animation software, providing a full range of products for digital media and design professionals. The fifth-largest PC software company in the world, Autodesk has 3 million customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, contact any Authorized Autodesk Dealer, call Autodesk at 800/964-6432, or fax requests for information to 415/507-5100. Outside of North America, fax requests for information to +1 415/507-6110 (Latin America), +1 415/507-6117 (Asia Pacific), or +1 41-22-788-21-44 (Europe). For more information on Autodesk, call 415/507-5000, type GO ADESK on CompuServe, 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 . Autodesk shares are traded on the NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on national market under the symbol ADSK ADSK Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ stock symbol) . -0- NOTE TO EDITORS: Autodesk, the Autodesk logo, Softdesk, Auto-Architect, and AutoCAD are registered trademarks of Autodesk Inc. in the United States and certain other countries. AutoSnap, Kinetix, and ObjectARX are trademarks of Autodesk Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. CONTACT: Autodesk Inc. Lois Tilles, 415/507-6533 lois.tilles@autodesk.com or Virtual Marketing, Becky Stevens, 860/347-5042 vminc@hitechmarketing.com |
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