In this issue: Upcoming Live Events and Special Offers Webcast Schedule Training Schedule Technical News Autodesk Pricing Promotions Upcoming Live Events and Special Offers Lynn Allen Presents AutoCAD 2010 - New Date! April 6th, Sacramento, CA
The Northern Pacific Civil Consortium (NPCC, an AUGI usergroup) invites you to attend their annual open house. Consider joining this dynamic group of CAD Managers for monthly discussions of timely issues. This month, the NPCC is proud to host Lynn Allen.
Join us for a live presentation by Lynn Allen as she discusses industry trends in the world of design and uncovers the new features of AutoCAD 2010.
When: NEW Date! Monday, April 6th, 2009
4:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Hyatt Regency Sacramento
1209 L. Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
(See Map)
Lynn Allen speaks to more than 30,000 users worldwide each year. Lynn started using AutoCAD software with Release 1.4, over 20 years ago, and she taught at the corporate and collegiate level for 13 years before joining Autodesk. Don’t miss this opportunity to see Lynn Allen Live!
Agenda:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Introduction by NPCC - AUGI User Group
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: The Future of Design by Lynn Allen
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: AutoCAD 2010 Tips & Tricks by Lynn Allen
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Q&A Session with Lynn Allen
Space is limited, reserve your seat today!If questions call Ashkhen at 925-939-1378,
or email her at ashkhen@cadmasters.com
Lynn Allen Presents AutoCAD 2010 - April 7th, Emeryville, CA
Join us for a live presentation by Lynn Allen as she discusses industry trends in the world of design and uncovers the new features of AutoCAD 2010.
When: Monday, April 7th, 2009
4:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Hilton Garden Inn
1800 Powell Street
Emeryville, CA 94608
(See Map)Agenda:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Introduction by CAD Masters, Inc.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: The Future of Design by Lynn Allen
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: AutoCAD 2010 Tips & Tricks by Lynn Allen
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Q&A Session with Lynn Allen
Space is limited, reserve your seat today!If questions call Ashkhen at 925-939-1378,
or email her at ashkhen@cadmasters.com
Transportation with Civil 3D 2010 - April 16th, Sacramento, CA Event: Civil 3D for Transportation - Live Event
Date: Thursday, April 16th
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: Sacramento Hyatt Regency
1206 "L" Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
Agenda:
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Introduction by CAD Masters and Autodesk
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM: Civil 3D 2010 -The Transportation Solution, Dave Blanchette
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Q&A SessionTopics:
Sustainable design practices and the power of BIM are available to civil engineers in AutoCAD Civil 3D. Join us for a discussion of industry trends, sustainability, and Integrated Project Delivery as we look at AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010.David will demonstrate the tools in Civil 3D 2010 for transportation engineering including criteria based design, alignments, profiles and sections. We will look closely at corridor design and difficult geometry such as cul-de-sacs, intersections, and interchanges. We will also look at exporting the design for stakeless construction and visualization tools in C3D, Google Earth, and 3ds Max Design. Civil 3D 2010 brings the power of BIM to the engineering community.
Presenter:
David Blanchette
Autodesk Technical Specialist
Bio: David Blanchette is a Technical Specialist focusing on the AutoCAD Civil 3D and Vault applications. He joined the Autodesk team in February 2000 after completing his Masters of Science Degree in Information Technology, spending his first 5 years at Autodesk working on the Civil 3D Development team in Quality Assurance. Prior to joining Autodesk Dave worked in the Civil Engineering industry for 15 years in various capacities including CAD Technician, CAD Team Lead, Civil Designer, and finally GIS Manager. While in industry Dave spent about equal time working on Transportation Engineering projects such as the Central Artery in Boston and Land Development projects such as Lowes, Target, and Kohls.
Space is limited - reserve your spot today!
If questions, please call Ashkhen at 925-939-1378,
or email her at ashkhen@cadmasters.com.
Webcast Schedule CMI Standards Manager Webcast - March 26th, 2009
Standardization as simple as...
CMI Standards Manager is a comprehensive set of CAD standardization tools that will truly make the organization and deployment of standards within your office a breeze. Organizations have found that our user interface is so easy to navigate that training new hires to comply with the firm’s CAD guidelines is as simple as showing them a menu, toolbars, and optional “production palettes.”
Improve accuracy and quality...
Well-documented CAD standards improve consistency, helping organizations produce better looking plans that are easier to read, and digital files that are easier to share. Automating those standards improves project collaboration, ensures consistency, speeds drawing production, and improves the accuracy and quality of the plan set. CAD Masters (CMI) Standards Manager software, now in its 7th release, automates the implementation of CAD standards putting your standards at your CAD staff's fingertips.
Find out more at:
http://www.cadmasters.com/standardsmanager.aspTo register for the webcast at 11:00 am, March 26th, visit:
http://www.cadmasters.com/std_registration.html
Autodesk AEC Webcast Series Autodesk webcast series in Architecture, Civil, MEP, and Structural Engineering are continuing at the following links:
• Architecture – www.autodesk.com/architecture-webcasts
• Civil Engineering – www.autodesk.com/civil-webcasts
• MEP Engineering – www.autodesk.com/mep-webcasts
• Structural Engineering – www.autodesk.com/structure-webcasts
Training Schedule CAD Masters is an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC). We offer comprehensive courses in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Map 3D, Revit Architecture, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD MEP, Navisworks and more. Our instructors are expert at the new technology and can help you get working efficiently 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. In addition, CAD Masters now offers Autodesk Professional Certification Exams.
Register: www.cadmasters.com/training.html
Call: 925-939-1378 or 916-641-0100
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May 11-12 Sacramento
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Apr 3 Walnut Creek
May 1 Sacramento
AutoCAD Update (1 Day Course)
Apr 2 Walnut Creek
Apr 30 Sacramento
AutoCAD Map 3D (2 Day Course)
Apr 9-10 SacramentoMay 7-8 Walnut Creek
Civil 3D Intro (3 Day Course)
Mar 30-Apr 1 Sacramento
Apr 6-8 Walnut Creek
Apr 27-29 Sacramento
May 11-13 Walnut Creek
May 27-29 Sacramento
Civil 3D Adv (2 Day Course)
Apr 9-10 Walnut Creek
May 7-8 Sacramento
Land Desktop Level I (2 Day Course)
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Land Desktop Civil Design (3 Day Course)
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May 13-15 Sacramento
AutoCAD Architecture (2 Day Course)
Apr 2-3 Sacramento
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Mar 26-27 Walnut Creek
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Apr 15 Sacramento
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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:
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Half Price Training Promotion For a limited time, CAD Masters is offering our clients a chance to invest in the future at half price. Send 1 student at regular price and send the 2nd student at half price! (3rd and 4th students same as 1st and 2nd students. Both students must attend the same class.) This offer is valid for all regularly scheduled training class at any of our training center locations between now and June 30, 2009.
For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100
Unemployed? We want to help with Low Cost Training For a limited time, CAD Masters is offering unemployed persons a chance to better their resume with low cost training. Provide proof of unemployment (copy of state issued unemployment status) and attend any class for 50% off regular price. This offer is valid for all regularly scheduled training class at any of our training center locations between now and June 30, 2009.
For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100
Technical News AutoCAD Civil 3D: The Road Ahead - Interactive Video
In this interactive video, you'll get valuable insights into how AutoCAD Civil 3D handles various areas of the road design workflow, including:
- GIS Data Integration
- Design Changes
- Corridor Modeling
- Plan Production
- Interference Checking
View this video and learn more about the benefits of AutoCAD Civil 3D for road design, like how to:
- Better integrate survey data to more efficiently assess the impact of your transportation design project and ensure sustainability
- Improve team coordination and manage design changes effectively to keep projects on schedule and on budget
- Make the tedious and time consuming process of design and construction documentation much more efficient, reducing errors and minimizing costs
- And more!
2010 Upgrades Available for Download by Subscription Users This year, for the first time, Autodesk® Subscription customers will have the option of downloading their product upgrades directly from Subscription Center. As soon as the 2010 products are released, they will be available for download on Subscription Center, before DVDs are shipped.
As products are released throughout the year, subscription customers will be able to download both 2009 and 2010 versions. Customers who choose to download can also request a DVD.
Click here to access the Subscription Center and learn more about this new feature.
v2010 - The New Autodesk Products Are Here! 2010 Products are on their way! We would love to show you the new technology at one of our many events this spring.
Here are some of the new products soon to be shipping:
- Autodesk Ecotect Analysis 2010 - March 17th
- AutoCAD LT 2010 - March 24th
- AutoCAD 2010 - March 24th
- AutoCAD Electrical 2010 - March 24th
- AutoCAD Architecture 2010 - March 25th
- AutoCAD MEP 2010 - March 25th
- AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 - March 30th
- Autodesk Navisworks Manage, Review, and Simulate 2010 - April 3rd
Ship dates for other products will be announced soon. We expect all 2010 products to be shipping by the end of April.
For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100
Autodesk Pricing Promotions AutoCAD LT New Seat Rebate Promotion - Ends March 31st, 2009
Now through March 31st, 2009 Autodesk is offering up to $1,000 off to eligible customers purchasing new licenses of AutoCAD LT software (5-seat limit). Customers will receive a $200 rebate for each new license (seat) purchased, after they submit an online request and provide proof-of-purchase documentation.
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AutoCAD + HP Computer Bundles Now Available Now through May 31, 2009 Autodesk is offering the AutoCAD HP Bundle promotion to customers who purchase new, full seats of AutoCAD® software. Customers will receive an exclusive deal on an HP® Workstation with NVIDIA® graphics card. This great deal on HP hardware is exclusive and available only to customers as part of the AutoCAD HP Bundle.
For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100
Half Price Training Promotion For a limited time, CAD Masters is offering our clients a chance to invest in the future at half price. Send 1 student at regular price and send the 2nd student at half price! (3rd and 4th students same as 1st and 2nd students. Both students must attend the same class.) This offer is valid for all regularly scheduled training class at any of our training center locations between now and June 30, 2009.
For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100
Unemployed? We want to help with Low Cost Training For a limited time, CAD Masters is offering unemployed persons a chance to better their resume with low cost training. Provide proof of unemployment (copy of state issued unemployment status) and attend any class for 50% off regular price. This offer is valid for all regularly scheduled training class at any of our training center locations between now and June 30, 2009.
For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100
Please call if there is anything we can do for you.Best Regards,All of us at
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