AUTODESK TAKES 3D DESIGN TO NEXT LEVEL WITH AUTOCAD 2010.

Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has debuted AutoCAD 2010 software, one of the world's leading design and documentation platforms. Autodesk also announced the 2010 AutoCAD family of discipline-specific software and AutoCAD LT 2010 software for professional drafting and detailing. The latest release of AutoCAD introduces groundbreaking new capabilities to help users tackle their most challenging design problems, including free-form design tools, parametric drawing and enhanced PDF support, a top request from Autodesk User Group International (AUGI) members.

"For years I've relied on AutoCAD to increase efficiency throughout our company, and each new release brings features that help us work that much faster," said Jay Miller, principal and CAD manager at BHB Consulting Engineers. "Some of the ingenious new features in AutoCAD 2010, like Parametric drawing tools and PDF enhancements, offer real time savings and help make my job easier." …