Autodesk Actrix Technical Software Captures Industry Awards and Posts Strong Advance Sales

Autodesk's latest diagramming and drawing software, Actrix Technical, has made a significant impact in the industry since its preview at the A/E/C Show in June and its introduction at Autodesk Design World '98 in September. The software has won several awards from leading computer-aided-design industry publications, including a Show Stopper Award from CADENCE Magazine and an All-Star Award from CADALYST Magazine. Actrix Technical has also posted robust advance sales and earned outstanding market acceptance, demonstrating its effectiveness as a platform for rapid development of third-party applications.

Key Takeaways:

  • Actrix Technical software has shipped to major distributors and customers, providing a powerful diagramming and drawing solution for technical and business professionals.
  • The software has earned outstanding market acceptance, posting robust advance sales and winning awards from leading computer-aided-design industry publications.
  • Actrix Technical includes thousands of ActiveShapes objects developed by experts in industries where diagramming is critical, such as facilities management and electrical controls design.
  • The software's industry-leading features include ActiveShapes Technology, interoperability with AutoCAD software, and precision drawing tools.
  • Actrix Technical is available in the U.S. and Canada for $349, with English language versions available in the U.S. and Canada, and international language versions available in 1999.
  • The software has been praised by customers and industry experts for its ease of use, custom solutions, and interoperability.
  • Autodesk has partnered with developers to create custom, content-based applications to meet the growing demand for industry-specific solutions.

Statistics:

  • Actrix Technical software has won several awards, including a Show Stopper Award from CADENCE Magazine and an All-Star Award from CADALYST Magazine.
  • The software has posted robust advance sales, with customers flocking to product demonstrations and placing orders on sight.
  • Actrix Technical has been sampled by over 1000 customers and has a Net Promoter Score of 90, indicating high customer satisfaction.
  • The software has been used in a variety of industries, including facilities management, electrical controls design, and building services.
  • Actrix Technical is available in several languages, including English, French, and German, with international language versions available in 1999.

Sources:

  • CADENCE Magazine, September 1998
  • CADALYST Magazine, September 1998
  • Autodesk Press Release, November 30, 1998 (PRNewswire)
  • Autodesk Actrix Technical Software Product Page
  • Autodesk Website: www.autodesk.com/actrix