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July 2010 Issue

News & Resources

- Building Information Modeling helps achieve LEED, architect says 
- New Tool: Locate Regional Building Material Manufacturers 
- BIM Content – Do We Have Enough 
- Top 10 Green Building Products [2010] 
- AIA Integrated Project Delivery Guide (pdf) 
- eArticle: In the Eye of a BIMStorm 
- Hospital owner's digital mandate gives builders a dose of reality 
- Property Trax: First green skyscraper sized up 
- AIA releases tracking tool for Sustainable Design 
- eArticle: The Speed of Change
- Embracing IPD: How Integrated Project Delivery Works  
- Can the GSA go zero energy? 
- Top 100 Construction Management-At-Risk and Design-Build Firms 
- Leaning on Efficient Project Delivery 
- See the Autodesk 2011 software lineup 

Offers & Promotions

Software
- Autodesk Get Current Promo - save 50% on upgrades
- AutoCAD LT New Seat Rebate Promo
- Eagle Point customers - save on AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Save 30% when you upgrade retired Autodesk software

Upcoming Events

- Autodesk Webcast: Expedite LEED Certification with BIM for Design Build Projects - July 13 

User Groups
- Autodesk Revit User Group of Madison - July 15

Tips & Techniques

- Wondering About Your Graphics Hardware for Revit 2011? 
- Web Updates for Revit 2011 
- Navisworks 2011 – Part 1 – New Interface  

Upcoming Training

- Revit Architecture Level 1 & 2 
- Revit Architecture: Custom Family Creation 
- Rendering in Revit Architecture 
- Revit MEP: Electrical, Mechanical & Plumbing
- Revit Structure Level 1 
- Autodesk Navisworks Level 1 & 2 
- 3ds Max Design: Visualization
- AutoCAD Level 1 & 2

Offers & Promotions

Autodesk Get Current Promo - save 50% on upgrades

There's never been a better time to get current and discover the incredible capabilities of the latest Autodesk software. The latest Autodesk® 2011 software helps you:

  • Deliver projects faster and more cost effectively, with fewer errors.
  • Design, visualize and simulate your most innovative ideas digitally.
  • Work easily with Microsoft Windows® 7, as well as Vista® and XP®.
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Upgrade before July 18, 2010, to get your next upgrade at a very attractive price. Don't wait - make your move now. For more information, contact your MasterGraphics Account Manager at (800) 873.7238, or visit our Autodesk Get Current Promotion webpage.

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AutoCAD LT New Seat Rebate Promo

From May 1, 2010 through July 18, 2010 commercial customers who purchase qualifying new licenses of AutoCAD LT 2011 software may be eligible for a rebate of up to $300 for each new license purchased.

To get the rebate, customers must submit an online request form and provide proof of license purchase documentation. For more information, refer to the FAQ and Terms & Conditions documents, available on our website. This offer is limited to a maximum of five (5) seats total per customer invoice address.

Contact your MasterGraphics Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 or visit our AutoCAD LT New Seat Rebate webpage.

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Eagle Point customers - save on AutoCAD Civil & Civil 3D

The Eagle Point™ Customer Transition Program is a joint Autodesk and Eagle Point program that provides a path from Eagle Point 2D civil engineering design & drafting software to AutoCAD® Civil and/or AutoCAD® Civil 3D® software to support Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows.

To assist customers in the transition, from now through October 17, 2010 Eagle Point customers with qualifying, licensed commercial versions of civil engineering and surveying products may be eligible to receive a discount on migrations to AutoCAD Civil and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D licenses.

Contact your MasterGraphics Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 or visit our Eagle Point Customer Transition Program webpage.

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Save 30% when you upgrade retired Autodesk software

So Many Advantages. Act Now and Save.

There are many advantages to moving to the new AutoCAD® 2011 software, or any of the other new Autodesk architecture, engineering or construction design solutions. Like keeping your work compatible with your clients and vendors. Or improving your productivity with new tools. But the best reason is probably the savings — 30% off with the purchase of Autodesk® Subscription.

No matter what your challenge — from simple 2D drafting to building information modeling (BIM) ® you can get the latest Autodesk software at a significant discount. Just contact us and we'll show you all the new ways Autodesk can help you maintain your competitive edge and increase your productivity.

Save 30% when you update from the following retired Autodesk software releases:
General Design & Drafting

  • AutoCAD® R14, 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 
  • Autodesk® CAD Overlay R14, 2000, 2000i, 2002
  • Autodesk® Raster Design 3, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Building Solutions
  • Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 1, 2, 2i, 3, 3.3, 2004, 2005, 2006
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Design Visualization
  • Autodesk® VIZ 2, 3, 3i, 4, 2005, 2006 
  • Autodesk® 3ds Max® 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
  • Autodesk® Maya® Unlimited 7.0.1, 8
  • Autodesk® Maya® Complete 7.0.1, 8
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For details on upgrading today, contact your Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 or view our Autodesk Legacy Promotion webpage.

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Upcoming Events

Autodesk Revit User Group of Madison

Register now for the next Autodesk Revit User Group of Madison meeting, on:
Thursday, July 15, 2010
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Madison Area Technical College - Truax Campus, Room 142A, Madison, WI

Register now

Topic: To be determined soon - check our website for updates.

At our Autodesk Revit User Group of Madison meetings, users benefit from face-to-face contact with their peers, enabling them to form professional relationships and strengthen their networking efforts.

User groups focus on the needs of our individual members, providing educational opportunities and sharing information pertinent to our industry. Anyone in the building design community is welcome, so feel free to invite your peers to the meeting. 

More information is available on our webpage.

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Upcoming Training

Click on the class titles below for descriptions, registration link, or to request a class at a location near you.

Revit Architecture Level 1
Chicago | Jul. 6, 7, 8, 9
Milwaukee | Aug. 9, 10, 16, 17

Revit Architecture Level 2
Madison | Aug. 2, 3, 4

Revit Architecture Custom Family Creation
Chicago | Jul. 23
Madison | Aug. 18

Rendering in Revit Architecture
Chicago | Jul. 21
Milwaukee | Jul. 23
Madison | Aug. 11

Revit Structure Level 1
Chicago | Aug. 11, 12, 13
Milwaukee | Aug. 23, 24, 25

Revit MEP: Electrical
Milwaukee | Jul. 15
Chicago | Aug. 4
Chicago | Aug. 26

Revit MEP: Mechanical
Milwaukee | Jul. 14
Chicago | Aug. 3
Chicago | Aug. 25

Revit MEP: Plumbing
Milwaukee | Jul. 16
Chicago | Aug. 6
Chicago | Aug. 27

Autodesk Navisworks Level 2: Presenter
Chicago | Jul. 28

AutoCAD Level 1
Appleton | Jul. 8, 9, 15, 16
Milwaukee | Jul. 8, 9, 15, 16
Madison | Jul. 26, 27, 28, 29
Milwaukee | Aug. 2, 3, 9, 10
Milwaukee | Aug. 5, 6, 12, 13
Appleton | Aug. 16, 17, 23, 24
Madison | Aug. 19, 20, 26, 27
Chicago | Aug. 23, 24, 30, 31

AutoCAD Level 2
Minnetonka | Jul. 29, 30

For more class titles and dates, visit MasterAcademy online.

Check out our Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design classes, featuring specific topics to choose from:

  • Animation
  • Visualization
  • Modeling
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View class descriptions

Custom Training available upon request. Contact your MasterGraphics Account Manager at (800) 873.7238 to learn more.

Our on-demand webcasts are a great way to learn more about the latest Autodesk software when it's convenient for you. Watch now

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