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| Upcoming Live Events and Special Offers |
| Webcast Schedule |
| Training Schedule |
| Technical News |
| Autodesk Pricing Promotions |
| Upcoming Live Events and Special Offers |
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AU Online
- Join Now for Priority AU Registration CAD Masters, a proud Co-host of Autodesk University 2009, is inviting you to attend this year’s premier Autodesk learning and networking event.
When: Tuesday, December 1–Thursday, December 3, 2009 This invitation gives you the benefit of priority registration—one week ahead of general registration! Early registration begins on August 5, 2009, but you need to Join AU Online by July 31st. |
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Standards Manager Webcast - July 23rd
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.
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Getting to BIM - Revit Architecture Implementation Webcast Learn valuable tips and access detailed information on how to implement Revit® Architecture® in your workplace. This screencast, hosted by Autodesk Technical Specialist, Amy Fietkau, covers implementation topics such as:
The
screencast takes about 35 minutes to watch in it’s entirety, but you can
watch individual chapters or as much information fits your schedule!
Each chapter of the screencast contains links to more in-depth
information, documents and educational materials so you can dig deeper
into a particular subject. Interested in training? CAD Masters offers a comprehensive list of classes to help you get the most out of your Revit software. |
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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 productive 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.
Introducing 3 New Courses!
Oct 1-2 Walnut Creek Nov 12-13 Sacramento
This
course is recommended for structural engineers who want to learn how to
use Revit Structure to model their projects. The course emphasizes Revit
basics as well as including modeling information to export to analysis
programs.
Revit Advanced (2 Day Course)
Oct 7-8 Sacramento Nov 19-20 Walnut Creek
This
course is recommended for building design professionals who want to
learn more advanced features of the Revit Architecture program.
Oct 19-20 Walnut Creek Nov 30-Dec 1 Sacramento
This 2-day course is intended for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Fire Protection professionals. This class covers 3D BIM modeling with Revit MEP. Students will learn design and documentation tools referencing mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems as examples.
Topics include: Overview of BIM, User Interface, Basic families, navigation, views, project settings, workflow with other professionals, and documentation tools including annotation, schedules, sections, callouts, detailing, and sheets.
CAD Masters Comprehensive Training Schedule
AutoCAD Level I (3 Day Course)
Jul 27-29 Sacramento Aug 10-12 Walnut Creek Aug 24-26 Sacramento Sep 9-11 Walnut Creek Sep 21-23 Sacramento
AutoCAD Level II (2 Day Course)
Jul 20-21 Walnut Creek Aug 3-4 Sacramento Aug 17-18 Walnut Creek Aug 31-Sep 1 Sacramento Sep 14-15 Walnut Creek Sep 28-29 Sacramento
AutoCAD Level III (1 Day Course)
Jul 24 Walnut Creek Aug 21 Sacramento Oct 16 Walnut Creek
AutoCAD Update (1 Day Course)
Jul 23 Walnut Creek Aug 20 Sacramento Oct 8 Walnut Creek
AutoCAD Map 3D (2 Day Course)
Aug 27-28 Walnut Creek Oct 1-2 Sacramento
Civil 3D Intro (3 Day Course)
Jul 20-22 Sacramento Aug 3-5 Walnut Creek Aug 17-19 Sacramento Aug 31- Sep 2 Walnut Creek Sep 14-16 Sacramento Sep 28-30 Walnut Creek
Civil 3D Adv (2 Day Course)
Jul 30-31 Walnut Creek Aug 27-28 Sacramento Sep 24-25 Walnut Creek
Land Desktop Level I (2 Day Course)
Aug 6-7 Sacramento Sep 3-4 Walnut Creek
Land Desktop Civil Design (3 Day Course)
Jul 27-29 Walnut Creek Aug 5-7 Sacramento Sep 2-4 Walnut Creek AutoCAD Architecture (2 Day Course) Jul 23-24 Sacramento Sep 17-18 Walnut Creek
AutoCAD MEP (2 Day Course)
Aug 13-14 Sacramento Sep 10-11 Walnut Creek Oct 5-6 Sacramento Revit Architecture (3 Day Course) Aug 12-14 Walnut Creek Sep 9-11 Sacramento Sep 21-23 Walnut Creek
Navisworks (1 Day Course)
Aug 5 Sacramento Sep 3 Walnut Creek Sep 30 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 locations or on-site at your facility. We would be happy to customize a curriculum to meet your specific needs.
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2 for 1 Training Promotion Extended to August 31st CAD Masters is offering our clients a chance to invest in the future at half price! Send 2 students for the price of 1 to any regularly scheduled training class at any of our training center locations between now and August 31, 2009.
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Unemployed? Special Training Discount Still Available 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 July 31, 2009.
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The Road Ahead - AutoCAD Civil 3D In this interactive video, you'll get valuable insights into how AutoCAD Civil 3D handles various areas of the road design workflow, including:
View this video and learn more about the benefits of AutoCAD Civil 3D for road design, like how to:
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New Upgrade Policy from Autodesk Autodesk has 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. Only customers on subscription will avoid this new pricing model. Act soon to beat this cost increase. Refer to our Retirement and Upgrade Promotion for more information.
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Update Now Available for Revit Products Update 1 for Autodesk® Revit® Architecture 2010, Autodesk® Revit® Structure 2010, and Autodesk® Revit® MEP 2010 software is now available, with localized versions to follow later in July. The update can be applied to both the standalone and the suite versions of Revit® 2010 software applications. Customers can download Update 1 for Revit Architecture, Revit Structure, and Revit MEP on www.autodesk.com |
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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. 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.
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AutoCAD LT $400 Rebate Promotion - Expires July 31st Now 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.
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2 for 1
Training Promotion - Extended to August 31st CAD Masters is offering our clients a chance to invest in the future at half price! Send 2 students for the price of 1 to any regularly scheduled training class at any of our training center locations between now and August 31, 2009.
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AutoCAD Term License Special Offer
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