Autodesk Announces Actrix Business Software for Enterprise-Wide Diagramming Solution

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Autodesk, a leading provider of computer-aided design (CAD) software, has introduced Actrix Business software, a versatile and easy-to-use diagramming tool for business professionals. This new software is designed to help organizations create flowcharts, organization charts, sales and marketing visuals, and other business drawings. Actrix Business software is based on the same engine and ActiveShapes technology as Actrix Technical, which is a popular diagramming tool for technical and IS professionals.

Actrix Business software offers a range of features, including task-specific templates, a drag-and-drop Content Explorer, dynamic pan and zoom with IntelliMouse support, and user assistance on demand. The software also includes over 1,000 predefined ActiveShapes, such as flowchart symbols, geographical map shapes, office wall panels, and network equipment symbols. These shapes can be easily customized and extended using the built-in Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) development environment and the ActiveX Automation API.

Key Takeaways:

  • Actrix Business software is designed to help organizations create flowcharts, organization charts, sales and marketing visuals, and other business drawings.
  • The software is based on the same engine and ActiveShapes technology as Actrix Technical, making it 100% data compatible with Actrix Technical and AutoCAD software.
  • Actrix Business software offers a range of features, including task-specific templates, a drag-and-drop Content Explorer, dynamic pan and zoom with IntelliMouse support, and user assistance on demand.
  • The software includes over 1,000 predefined ActiveShapes, which can be easily customized and extended using VBA and ActiveX Automation API.
  • Actrix Business software is available immediately in North America for the suggested retail price of US$99.
  • The software can be purchased through select software retailers, Autodesk System Centers (ASC), Authorized Autodesk Resellers, or direct from Autodesk and the Autodesk Open License Program.
  • Minimum system requirements include Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0, 486DX/66 CPU, 16MB of RAM, 50MB of free hard-disk space, VGA display (800x600 recommended), and a Windows-compatible mouse.
  • Actrix Business software is part of the Actrix platform, which also includes Actrix Technical software and is based on the same modern, COM-based platform.

Statistics:

  • Over 1,000 predefined ActiveShapes are available for use in Actrix Business software.
  • Actrix Business software is 100% data compatible with Actrix Technical and AutoCAD software.
  • The software can be purchased for the suggested retail price of US$99 in North America.
  • The minimum system requirements for Actrix Business software include a 486DX/66 CPU, 16MB of RAM, and 50MB of free hard-disk space.

Sources:

  • Autodesk, Inc. (PRNewswire, August 18)
  • Autodesk (www.autodesk.com/actrix)
  • Autodesk (www.autodesk.com)