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Autodesk Unveils New Versions of AutoSketch and QuickCAD 2D CAD Solutions

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Autodesk has announced the availability of new versions of its popular AutoSketch and QuickCAD 2D CAD solutions, designed to cater to the diverse needs of technical designers and drafters. AutoSketch Release 7 is a 2D precision software solution for technical people who occasionally create conceptual drawings and sketches, while QuickCAD Millennium Edition 7 is a full-featured 2D CAD solution ideal for new and experienced CAD users.

Key Takeaways:

  • AutoSketch Release 7 is a 2D precision software solution for technical people who occasionally create conceptual drawings and sketches, featuring presentation tools to better sell and communicate ideas.
  • QuickCAD Millennium Edition 7 is a full-featured 2D CAD solution ideal for new and experienced CAD users, offering a unique three-tiered user interface that allows users to work according to their level of expertise.
  • Both products contain new ease-of-use and productivity-enhancing features, including AutoSnap, Content Librarian, AskHow! online help, GetNext selection, single-point intersection, drag-and-drop hatch and solid fills, and support for rich text.
  • AutoSketch and QuickCAD integrate well into the Autodesk product family with DWG file compatibility, enabling customers to exchange files and share ideas with users of Autodesk's higher-end products.
  • In 1999, QuickCAD was the number-one-selling CAD software in the United States in the $20-$199 price category, according to a report issued by PC Data.
  • AutoSketch software sales among corporate resellers reached 92 percent in April for the same price category, according to PC Data.

Statistics:

  • AutoSketch Release 7 is available at a suggested price of US$99 in the United States and Canada.
  • U.S. and Canadian customers can order upgrades from all previous versions of AutoSketch at a suggested price of US$69 through Autodesk's website.
  • The estimated street price in the United States and Canada for QuickCAD Millennium Edition 7 software is US$59.
  • Minimum system requirements for both products include a Pentium-based processor with 16MB RAM (32MB RAM recommended); Windows 98, Windows 95, or Windows NT 4.0 operating system; 50MB of free hard disk space; VGA display (800X600 display recommended); a Windows-compatible mouse; and a CD-ROM drive.

Sources:

  • Autodesk, Inc.
  • PC Data

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