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Autodesk Expands Beyond the Desktop with AutoCAD 2000i

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Autodesk, a leader in design and digital content creation, has announced AutoCAD 2000i, a new platform for Internet-driven design. AutoCAD 2000i is the Internet edition of Autodesk's flagship product, AutoCAD, and is designed to improve communication and collaboration throughout the customer's organization. The new platform offers three major customer benefits: Internet-driven design, improved performance and simplicity, and rapid deployment and implementation. AutoCAD 2000i enables users to connect team members throughout the information chain, access design information from the worldwide design community, and publish design data on the Web.

Key Takeaways:

  • AutoCAD 2000i is a new platform for Internet-driven design, improving communication and collaboration throughout the customer's organization.
  • The platform offers three major customer benefits: Internet-driven design, improved performance and simplicity, and rapid deployment and implementation.
  • AutoCAD 2000i enables users to connect team members throughout the information chain, access design information from the worldwide design community, and publish design data on the Web.
  • The platform includes nine fully integrated, industry-specific solutions under the iDesign initiative, including AutoCAD Architectural Desktop Release 2i, AutoCAD Land Development Desktop Release 2i, and AutoCAD Civil Design Release 2i.
  • AutoCAD 2000i includes significant improvements in performance, simplicity, and ease of deployment, including Microsoft Windows 2000 compatibility and new Internet features such as Publish to Web, AutoCAD Today, and Meet Now.
  • The platform's architecture facilitates rapid deployment and implementation for customers, allowing them to reap the benefits of Autodesk's developments more frequently.
  • AutoCAD 2000i is available today in International English, with pricing starting at $3,295 for new customers and $395 for upgrades from AutoCAD 2000.

Statistics:

  • Four million customers from over 150 countries use Autodesk's software and services.
  • AutoCAD 2000i is part of Autodesk's iDesign initiative, which aims to connect customers' design processes to the Internet and to their company's intranet and extranet.
  • 90% of customers are looking to drive business through the power of design.
  • Autodesk has introduced nine fully integrated, industry-specific solutions under the iDesign initiative.
  • AutoCAD 2000i is designed to improve performance, simplicity, and ease of deployment, with significant improvements in these areas over previous versions.

Sources:

  • "Autodesk Announces AutoCAD 2000i, a New Platform for Internet-Driven Design." Autodesk Press Release, July 10.
  • "AutoCAD 2000i Fact Sheet." Autodesk Web Site.
  • "Autodesk: The World's Leading Design and Digital Content Creation Resource." Autodesk Web Site.
  • "Autodesk Product Information." Autodesk Web Site.
  • "Autodesk, Inc. Announces Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2000." Autodesk Press Release, March 28.

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