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In this issue:
Upcoming Live Events and Special Offers
Webcast Schedule
Training Schedule
Technical News
Autodesk Pricing Promotions
Upcoming Live Events and Special Offers

CAD Masters hosts Breakfast at Autodesk University - Tuesday, Nov 27th

Save the Date!  Tuesday, November 27th, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM, Breakfast is on us!  Paul Petrowsky will be showcasing the new features in CMI Standards Manager, including:

  • Ability to extract and manage Civil 3D Styles through the standards database
  • Import Civil 3D Styles into any drawing from the standards database
  • Robust new Layer Conversion with batch processing capabilities
  • Text Style Conversion
  • Dimension Style Conversion
  • Symbol Auditing

Advance registration is required.  Call to register:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, or 909-989-8929,

          or Email us at:  e-vents@cadmasters.com.

If you are unable to attend the breakfast, make sure to stop by our booth in the exhibit hall for a peek at this exciting new technology.  We have been hard at work writing the specific features our customers have been asking for to speed the implementation of Civil 3D, and to manage large drawing sets from multiple sources.

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Haven't Registered for AU yet?  See Discount Code here.

 

     15th Annual Autodesk University
     November 27 – 30, 2007
     The Venetian Resort Hotel
     Las Vegas, U.S.A.

 

Register:  http://www.autodeskevents.com/au2007/

 

Full Conference Pass (Before Discount): $2145

Use Promotional Code: 150ATC for $150 Discount on Registration Fees

Along with Reseller Code: SCHCAD as a CAD Masters Preferred Client

Please call us with any questions:  925.939.1378, 916.641.0100, 909.989.8929

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Civil 3D Webcasts - Free CD

 

Autodesk Civil 3D Webcasts from Feb 2006 - May 2007

The Civil 3D Webcast CD includes more than 55 on-demand Civil 3D webcasts covering a wide range of topics from general product overviews to specific applications such as road design and grading. This CD also includes a collection of Civil 3D customer success stories and white papers.

 
 EMail your mailing address to e-vents@cadmasters.com for your Free CD.  1 Free CD per customer, extras for $1/each.

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Webcast Schedule

Autodesk Technical Webcast Series

Autodesk is offering several topical webcast series with both variety and depth.  We encourage you to register for upcoming offerings, and view past sessions that were recorded for viewing at your convenience.  Please take a moment to take a look at these valuable offerings:

Webcasts are recorded so that past webcasts can be viewed at your convenience.

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Training Schedule

CAD Masters Training Schedule

CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center.  We offer comprehensive courses in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Map 3D, Land Desktop, Architectural Desktop (AutoCAD Architecture), Building Systems (AutoCAD MEP), Revit and more.  Our instructors are expert at the new technology and can help you take best advantage of new features immediately.  Please see our complete class schedule on our website at www.cadmasters.com/training.html for the most current information and detailed course descriptions.

Register:      www.cadmasters.com/training.html

                     or call: 909-989-8929, 925-939-1378, or 916-641-0100.

 

AutoCAD Level I  (3 Day Course)

    

    Oct 15-17       Sacramento

    Oct 29-31       Ontario

    Oct 29-31       Walnut Creek

    Nov 14-16      Sacramento

    Nov 26-28      Ontario

    Nov 26-28      Walnut Creek

    Dec 10-12      Sacramento

    Dec 19-21      Walnut Creek

 

AutoCAD Level II  (2 Day Course)

 

    Oct 10-11      Walnut Creek

    Oct 18-19      Ontario

    Oct 22-23      Sacramento

    Nov 5-6         Walnut Creek

    Nov 14-15      Ontario

    Nov 19-20      Sacramento

    Dec 3-4         Walnut Creek

    Dec 13-14      Ontario

    Dec 17-18      Sacramento

 

AutoCAD Level III  (1 Day Course)

   

    Oct 19           Sacramento

    Oct 23           Ontario

    Nov 9            Walnut Creek

    Dec 14          Sacramento

    Dec 18          Ontario

 

AutoCAD Update  (1 Day Course)

   

    Oct 11           Sacramento

    Oct 22           Ontario

    Nov 8            Walnut Creek

    Dec 6            Sacramento

    Dec 17          Ontario

  

AutoCAD Map 3D  (2 Day Course)

 

    Oct 18-19      Walnut Creek
    Nov 15-16      Sacramento

    Dec 13-14      Walnut Creek
    Jan 10-11       Sacramento

  

Civil 3D Intro  (3 Day Course)

 

    Oct 10-12       Sacramento

    Oct 15-17       Ontario

    Oct 22-24       Walnut Creek

    Nov 5-7          Sacramento

    Nov 19-21      Walnut Creek

    Dec 3-5          Sacramento

    Dec 17-19      Walnut Creek

    Dec 19-21       Ontario

     

Civil 3D Adv  (2 Day Course)

    

    Oct 18-19       Sacramento

    Nov 1-2          Ontario

    Nov 15-16       Walnut Creek

    Dec 13-14       Sacramento

    Jan 7-8           Ontario

    Jan 10-11        Walnut Creek

 

Land Desktop Level I  (2 Day Course)

 

    Oct 25-26      Walnut Creek

    Nov 19-20      Sacramento

    Nov 29-30      Ontario

    Dec 20-21      Walnut Creek

Land Desktop Civil Design  (3 Day Course)

     Oct 29-31      Sacramento

     Nov 7-9         Ontario

     Nov 19-21     Walnut Creek

     Dec 19-21     Sacramento

AutoCAD Architecture  (2 Day Course)

    Oct 10-11      Walnut Creek

    Nov 8-9         Sacramento

    Dec 6-7         Walnut Creek

    Jan 3-4          Sacramento

 

AutoCAD MEP  (2 Day Course)

 

    Oct 18-19      Walnut Creek

    Nov 15-16     Sacramento 

    Dec 13-14     Walnut Creek

    Jan 10-11      Sacramento

Revit Architecture (2 Day Course)

    Nov 1-2         Sacramento

    Nov 29-30      Walnut Creek   

    Dec 17-18      Sacramento

    Jan 24-25       Walnut Creek

Prices for each class are located on our website at www.cadmasters.com/training.html.  Customers who purchase their software from CAD MASTERS receive a 10% discount off training center pricing.  Greater discounts apply for 6 or more students.  We also offer custom training classes at any of our three locations or on-site at your facility. We would be happy to customize a curriculum to meet your specific needs.

For more information, call us at:  925.939.1378, 916.641.0100, or 909.989.8929

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Map 3D Training and Implementation Voucher Program

Customers who purchase qualifying seats of AutoCAD® Map 3D 2008 software from August 1, 2007, through January 15, 2008, can receive a voucher good for up to US$400 off training and implementation services.  Implementation and training services must be complete within 90 days of software purchase.

  • Save US$400 on training and implementation services with purchase of new seat of AutoCAD® Map 3D 2008
  • Save US$300 on training and implementation services with purchase of qualifying crossgrade to AutoCAD Map 2008
  • Save US$200 on training and implementation services with purchase of qualifying crossgrade from AutoCAD LT to AutoCAD Map 3D 2008
For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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Free Training for Government Customers

This special CAD Masters promotion is for Government Customers ONLY and ends December 31, 2007. 

Free training classes must be redeemed by March 15, 2008.

 

Civil 3D - Free Training

  • Purchase a New seat of Civil 3D: Receive 3 Days of Civil 3D Instruction FREE ($1125 value)

  • Purchase a Crossgrade to Civil 3D from AutoCAD: Receive 50% Discount on 3-Day Class ($567 value)

              3-Day Class: Introduction to Civil 3D

Walnut Creek Sacramento Ontario
     October 22-24      October 10-12      October 15-17
     November 19-21      November 5-7      December 19-21
     December 17-19      December 3-5      February 13-15
     January 14-16      January 2-4  
     February 11-13      January 28-30  
       February 25-27  
 MAP 3D - Free Training

  • Purchase a New seat of Map 3D: Receive 2 Days of Map 3D Instruction FREE ($750 value)

  • Purchase a Crossgrade to Map 3D from AutoCAD: Receive 50% Discount on 2-Day Class ($375 value)

              2-Day Class: Introduction to Map 3D

Walnut Creek Sacramento
     October 18-19      October 1-2
     December 13-14      November 15-16
     February 7-8      January 10-11
For details, to request a quote, or to schedule training:  925.939.1378, 916.641.0100, 909.989.8929

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Technical News

Civil 3D 2008 Service Pack 2 - Available for Download This Week

Service Pack 2 for AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 will be available for download sometime this week.  As of this sending, it was not yet posted, but Autodesk has said it will be before week end.  The download will be available at:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/index?siteID=123112&id=2334435&linkID=9240698

Please see the Readme doc at the same location for information regarding installation and issues resolved.

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Land Desktop 2008 Service Pack 2 - Available for Download This Week

Service Pack 2 for Land Desktop 2008 will be available for download sometime this week.  As of this sending, it was not yet posted, but Autodesk has said it will be before week end.  The download will be available at:

http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/index?siteID=123112&id=2334435&linkID=9240778

Please see the Readme doc at the same location for information regarding installation and issues resolved.

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Map 3D 2008 Service Pack 1 - Now Available for Download

Service Pack 1 for AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 is now available for download at:

http://usa.autodesk.com/getdoc/id=DL10095960.

This service pack includes the improvements from the AutoCAD® 2008 service pack, along with several significant fixes specific to AutoCAD Map 3D 2008 software. With this service pack, users will find:

  • Improved SHP Import/Export
  • Enhanced Feature Data Objects (FDO) raster plot resolution
  • Faster performance for SDF files and publish to DWF
  • Display Manger stylization/theming enhancements
  • Better Oracle® Spatial support

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Autodesk Pricing Promotions

AutoCAD LT Customers - Crossgrade for only $1995 - Ends October 15th

You now have the opportunity to create, visualize, document and share your ideas faster and easier than ever before – and at a special price that’s exclusive for AutoCAD® LT software users.  Make the move to AutoCAD® 2008 or an industry-specific application for only $1995.  That’s a savings of up to 70%.  Don’t miss this chance to save.  Promotional pricing ends October 15, 2007.   

At these prices, choosing will be the hard part.  Which will you choose for only $1995?

  • AutoCAD 2008
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008
  • AutoCAD Map 3D 2008
  • AutoCAD Architecture 2008
  • AutoCAD MEP 2008
  • Revit Architecture 2008
  • AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite 2008
  • AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite 2008
For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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v2005 Products to be Retired - Upgrade Now and Save 15% - Ends October 15th

2005 software products will be retired on March 15th of next year.  The sooner you upgrade, the greater your savings.  Upgrades from v2005 products are on sale as follows:

August 1 through October 31, 2007:
 15% Discount off upgrade prices (with subscription purchase)
10% Discount off upgrade prices (without subscription purchase)

November 1 through January 31, 2007:
10% Discount off upgrade prices (with subscription purchase)
No Discount off upgrade prices (without subscription purchase)

February 1 through March 15, 2007:
No Discount off upgrade prices  

These discounts are in addition to the already low prices offered by CAD Masters.

For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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$1000 Rebate on New Seats of Civil 3D - Ends October 19th

AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2008 software is a better design and construction documentation solution for civil engineers, designers, and drafters. With AutoCAD Civil 3D, you will boost productivity, improve coordination of design changes, and deliver higher-quality designs and documentation faster, all with one AutoCAD®-based solution that can be used for all types of civil engineering projects.

For a limited time, Autodesk is offering customers a $1,000 rebate on new seats of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 software. This rebate provides a strong financial incentive to customers to purchase new seats of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 software from August 1, 2007, through October 19, 2007.

To participate:

  • Customer must adhere to all the Terms and Conditions of the AutoCAD Civil 3D 2008 New Seat Rebate offer posted at www.autodesk.com/civil3d2008rebate.
  • Customer must order qualified software between August 1, 2007, and October 19, 2007.
  • Customer must fully complete the online pre-qualification rebate request form and mail the resulting submission form, along with all the required documents and information (see Terms & Conditions) postmarked within 30 days of the qualifying purchase invoice date. Rebates will not be accepted without a pre-qualified online submittal.
  • A traceable mailing method is HIGHLY recommended.
For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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Land Desktop Subscription Customers - Migrate to Civil 3D Now and Save - Ends October 19th

Do you own seats of Land Desktop on Subscription?  It's time to migrate your assets over to Civil 3D.  This transition will be much more expensive in the future.  Take advantage of this exceptional pricing opportunity and avoid getting left behind with old technology. 

For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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AutoCAD for Architects Promotion - Ends October 19th

Customers with AutoCAD 2005, 2006, 2007, or 2008 can upgrade to AutoCAD Architecture 2008, the AutoCAD for Architects, at special promotional prices now through October 19, 2007.  The AutoCAD Architecture must be placed on subscription in order to qualify for the promotional pricing. 

For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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Revit Up Promotion - Ends October 19th

The "Rev It Up" for Architecture Promotion offers qualified AutoCAD® Architecture (Architectural Desktop) software customers the opportunity to move from Architectural Desktop 2005, 2006, or 2007, to current release of AutoCAD Architecture 2008 plus receive a new seat of Revit® Architecture 2008. Customers with current AutoCAD Architecture 2008 will receive a new seat of Revit Architecture 2008 and retain their current AutoCAD Architecture 2008 license.  The Revit Architecture must be placed on subscription in order to qualify for the promotional pricing.

For details or to Request a quote:  925-939-1378, 916-641-0100, 909-989-8929
                    or dwaynet@cadmasters.com.

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