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

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CAD Masters now has its own YouTube Channel! Please visit www.youtube.com to watch demonstrations and tutorials on Autodesk Civil 3D,  CMI Standards Manager, and other Autodesk software.

 

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AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010 Webcast Link Now Available

By intelligently connecting design and documentation, AutoCAD Civil 3D helps you boost productivity, deliver higher-quality designs and construction documentation, improve coordination, and clearly communicate design intent to win the next job. Whether you work on land development, transportation, or environmental projects, Civil 3D is the right choice for your organization.

Watch this webcast and learn about the new features and improvements of AutoCAD Civil 3D 2010!

http://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=92A9FE0B7DE6CD49

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New Upgrade Policy from Autodesk

Autodesk recently announced a significant change to their software upgrade policy. Starting March 16th, 2010 an upgrade from any previous version, including 2008 and 2009, will cost 50% of the price of a new license. To take advantage of the current upgrade pricing model, refer to our Retirement and Upgrade Promotion.

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

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Webcast Schedule

Standards Manager Webcast - See v2010 Live June 11th!

 Standard Manager

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 automates the implementation of CAD standards putting your standards at your CAD staff's fingertips.

     Find out more at:
    
http://www.cadmasters.com/standardsmanager.asp

     To register for the webcast at 11:00 am, June 11th, visit:  
    
http://www.cadmasters.com/std_registration.html

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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

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Training Schedule

CAD Masters 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, 916-641-0100, or 909-989-8929.

 

 

 

AutoCAD Level I  (3 Day Course)

 

    Jun 22-24            Walnut Creek

    Jun 29-Jul 2         Sacramento

    Jul 13-15             Walnut Creek

    Jul 27-29             Sacramento

    Aug 10-12           Walnut Creek

    Aug 24-26           Sacramento

 

AutoCAD Level II  (2 Day Course)

 

    Jun 8-9               Sacramento

    Jun 25-26           Walnut Creek

    Jul 6-7                Sacramento

    Jul 20-21            Walnut Creek

    Aug 3-4              Sacramento

    Aug 17-18          Walnut Creek

   

AutoCAD Level III  (1 Day Course)

   

    Jun 26                Sacramento

    Jul 24                 Walnut Creek

    Aug 21               Sacramento   

 

AutoCAD Update  (1 Day Course)

   

    Jun 4                 Walnut Creek

    Jun 25               Sacramento

    Jul 23                Walnut Creek

    Aug 20              Sacramento

    

AutoCAD Map 3D  (2 Day Course)


   
Jun 29-30           Walnut Creek

    Jul 30-31            Sacramento

   

Civil 3D Intro  (3 Day Course)

 

    Jun 8-10             Walnut Creek

    Jun 22-24           Sacramento

    Jul 6-8               Walnut Creek

    Jul 20-22            Sacramento

    Aug 3-5              Walnut Creek

    Aug 27-29          Sacramento

                                     

Civil 3D Adv  (2 Day Course)

   

    Jun 4-5               Walnut Creek

    Jun 30-Jul 1        Sacramento

    Jul 30-31            Walnut Creek

    Aug 27-28          Sacramento

 

Land Desktop Level I  (2 Day Course)

 

    Jul 9-11              Walnut Creek

    Aug 6-8              Sacramento

 

Land Desktop Civil Design  (3 Day Course)

    

    Jun 10-12            Walnut Creek

    Jul 8-10               Sacramento

    Jul 27-29             Walnut Creek

    Aug 5-7               Sacramento

AutoCAD Architecture  (2 Day Course)

    Jun 18-19             Walnut Creek

    Jul 23-24              Sacramento

   

AutoCAD MEP  (2 Day Course)

 

    Jun 18-19            Sacramento

    Jul 16-17             Walnut Creek

    Aug 13-14            Sacramento

Revit Architecture (2 Day Course)

    Jun 10-11           Walnut Creek

    Jul 15-16            Sacramento

    Aug 12-13          Walnut Creek

 

Navisworks (1 Day Course)

 

    Jun 10                Sacramento

    Jul 9                   Walnut Creek

    Aug 5                 Sacramento   

 

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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2 for 1 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 FREE!  (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 classes 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

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Unemployed? Special Training Discounts

For a limited time, CAD Masters is participating in the Autodesk Assistance Program and 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 classes at any of our training center locations between now and June 30, 2009.

Click here for instructions or
       For more information, call us at:

      
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100

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Technical News

CAD Masters Supports Autodesk Assistance Program

CAD Masters, Inc. is participating in the Autodesk Assistance Program for unemployed persons, providing  education, support, and tools to  its customers. The program will help people enhance, maintain and improve their 3D design technology skills to remain competitive in the marketplace.

We will be offering a variety of services and education programs to its design and engineering customers including 13-month educational software licenses, free online training and certification.

As a part of the Autodesk Assistance Program, CAD Masters, Inc. is offering all of the regularly scheduled AutoCAD, Revit Architecture and AutoCAD Civil 3D training classes at half the price. To take advantage of these significant cost reductions, you will need to register with Autodesk at www.autodesk.com/assistance, email the confirmation to aap@cadmasters.com, after which you will receive a promotional code that could be used to redeem the discount towards certification or training.

By participating in the Autodesk Assistance Program, CAD Masters, Inc. gives displaced or out-of-work design and engineering professionals the opportunity to enhance existing skill sets and remain active in the professional community.

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

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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.

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v2010 - The New Autodesk Products Are Here

                                       2010 Products are here! 

           Please call us to request trial copies of the new software.

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

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Autodesk Pricing Promotions

AutoCAD + HP Computer Bundles Available

Now through July 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

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AutoCAD LT Legacy $400 Rebate Promotion - Now through July 31st

Autodesk is pleased to announce a new rebate promotion for customers who purchase new licenses of AutoCAD LT 2010 software and currently own legacy versions of the AutoCAD LT product.

From May 1 through July 31, 2009, customers who currently own software licenses of AutoCAD LT versions 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, and 2006 and who purchase qualifying new commercial licenses (seats) of AutoCAD LT 2010 software may be eligible for a rebate of up to $400 for each new license (seat) purchased after submitting an online request and providing proof-of-license-purchase documentation. This offer is limited to a maximum of five seats total per customer invoice address.  

For more information, call us at:
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100

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Low Cost Training Promotion

For a limited time, CAD Masters is participating in the Autodesk Assistance Program and 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 classes at any of our training center locations between now and June 30, 2009.

Click here for instructions or
       For more information, call us at:

      
925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100

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v2007 Retirement, Upgrade and Legacy Promotions - Best Savings Before July 17th

v2007 Retirement Promotion:

AutoCAD 2007 and other Autodesk 2007 products will be retiring on March 16, 2010. After this date, you will no longer be eligible to receive technical support or upgrade pricing. Now through July 17th, you can save 30% on the cost of upgrades.

v2008 & v2009 Upgrade Policy Change:

Under the current pricing model, the price of your upgrade depends on which product release you own.
Important:
After March 16th, 2010 your upgrade from previous software releases will cost 50% of the FULL price of a new license. The last day to upgrade at current prices is March 15th, 2010.

Legacy promotion:

This promotion will give customers with AutoCAD R14 through AutoCAD 2006-based software licenses the opportunity to purchase qualifying new licenses of current Autodesk products at a discount of 40% with Autodesk Subscription and 20% without Subscription. Please call us about product eligibility.

           For more information, call us at:
           925.939.1378 or 916.641.0100

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Walnut Creek, CA

 

Note:

CAD Masters is authorized to sell Civil Engineering software solutions in both Northern California and Southern California, to both the private and public sector, and is recognized as a Premier Solutions Provider in Civil Engineering in our Walnut Creek office.

 

CAD Masters is authorized to sell Building Solutions products to both private and public sector firms in Northern California only.  CAD Masters is not authorized by Autodesk to sell Building Solutions products in the Southern California region (Autodesk Architecture, Autodesk MEP, AutoCAD Revit, Revit MEP).