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© 2008 Autodesk2 AutoCAD ® Software We’re continuously improving the AutoCAD ® software you know and trust.

© 2008 Autodesk3 Autodesk Confidential 25 Years of AutoCAD: The Past 5 Releases

© 2008 Autodesk4 AutoCAD ® 2009 Autodesk has one goal: increasing your productivity. The new user interface has been optimized to boost your efficiency:  Ribbon toolbar  ViewCube™  Action Recorder  Layer Properties Manager  Fit and Finish NEW - AutoCAD 2009 will include Autodesk Impression

© 2008 Autodesk5 Ribbon The current toolbar and menu system is complex and difficult to use:  Multiple ways to perform a single task  Options buried in secondary dialog boxes  Commands grouped by function not task  Difficult for new users Problem

© 2008 Autodesk6 The new ribbon interface gives simple, task-based access to commands:  Fewer clicks to reach commands  Commands presented based on task  Clean modern design  Easier for new users  Roll-over help  Customizable and extensible Ribbon Solution

© 2008 Autodesk7 ViewCube™ Feature Manipulating 3D models in AutoCAD ® software is difficult and subject to error:  Process can be difficult for new users to understand.  It is easy to lose your orientation when using the Orbit command. Problem

© 2008 Autodesk8 ViewCube New ViewCube™ feature provides  Graphical tool intuitively indicates model orientation  Simple, interactive controls  Consistent 3D navigation experience Solution

© 2008 Autodesk9 Action Recorder Automation of repetitive tasks is complex in AutoCAD ® software:  Customization requires a high level of expertise  Can require use of programming tools such as VBA or LISP  Support from CAD manager needed to create, test, and maintain programs or scripts Problem

© 2008 Autodesk10 Action Recorder The new action recorder allows AutoCAD ® software users to automate repetitive tasks:  Anybody can use it  No programming skills required  Graphically interactive recording of commands  Easily saved and shared Solution

© 2008 Autodesk11 Layer Properties Manager The current Layer Properties dialog box is not interactive:  Cannot see changes as they are made  Cannot run other commands when dialog is active  Scrolling to review properties hides key information Problem

© 2008 Autodesk12 Layer Properties Manager New Layer Properties Manager  Changes are immediately reflected in the drawing  Layer manager stays active when running other commands  Columns can be frozen when scrolling Solution

© 2008 Autodesk13 Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista and 64-Bit Support  AutoCAD ® and AutoCAD LT ® software are “Certified for Windows Vista ® ”—highest level of Microsoft ® Logo Certification  Multi-core support  64-bit support (both AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT):  Improved performance and stability for large data sets  Platforms Intel ® EM64T (not Itanium ® ), AMD ® 64 Windows ® XP 64, Windows Vista 64

© 2008 Autodesk14 MTEXT in-place spell checking MTEXT runs from the ribbon bar eTransmit: Purge drawings before packing eTransmit: Option to save or not save drawing before packing Dynamically update Xclip frames Export layouts to model space Geographic location enabling Material mapping enhancements Find and replace text in blocks Find and replace text in xrefs Find and replace text using wildcards Pin most recently used (MRU) documents Sort MRU documents by type, date, or alphabetically Wblock enhancements Array now supports zoom and pan during preview Nonrectangular viewport support in Properties palette Missing plotters are now prefixed with “Missing” Purge now includes the shortcut key for Close DWFx format based on XML specification Fit and Finish Level 2 enhanced tooltips Customizable dynamic help Show Me animations embedded in help file Enhanced task dialog boxes InfoCenter search bar searches knowledge base and forums Dynamic tooltip link directly to subject help Hover mouse over objects to list properties Windows Vista ® logo certified Build 64- and 32-bit deployments from a single computer Customer Involvement Program enhancements Customer error reporting round-trip notification Performance enhancements Stability enhancements Prior version licensing support ShowMotion™ feature to create animated playback Improved 2D navigation tools DGN version 7 and 8 support DGN translation enhancements

© 2008 Autodesk15 AutoCAD 2009 Autodesk has one goal: increasing your productivity. The new user interface has been optimized to boost your efficiency:  Ribbon toolbar  ViewCube™ feature  Action Recorder  Layer Properties Manager  Fit and Finish

© 2008 Autodesk16 Autodesk Impression

© 2008 Autodesk17 Autodesk Impression Images courtesy of: Greg Bates - Hirsch Bedner Associates, Ged Trias - Larson and Darby, Jeremy K. Noftle, Bureau D’architectes Werner, and InsideOut Designs

© 2008 Autodesk18 Working with Impression AutoCAD AutoCAD Architecture AutoCAD Civil 3D AutoCAD Map 3D AutCAD MEP Existing CAD Linework and Data  Layers  Blocks  Line weights  Hatched areas Styles and Entourage

© 2008 Autodesk19 Autodesk Impression

© 2008 Autodesk20  Generate great looking images – fast  Easy to learn and use  CAD Compatible  Quickly create multiple design iterations Autodesk Impression

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© 2008 Autodesk22 Autodesk, AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, ShowMotion, ViewCube, and Autodesk Impression are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document. © 2008 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.