August, 2008
IN THIS ISSUE Promotions Events and Webcasts
Autodesk News
Tech Tips
Training Multi-Media News
Education



 

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AUGI CAD Camp - Boise

This event is packed with
interesting courses and offers plenty of opportunities to network with fellow “campers”. Wrapping up a day of learning and sharing, attendees can enjoy a fun evening with opportunities of winning many giveaways. 
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PacifiCAD Becomes a Value Added Reseller for NavisWorks - Recognized for Quality Service and Support for Autodesk Users

Spokane, Wash., August, 2008 PacifiCAD, Inc. is pleased to announce it has become an Autodesk authorized value-added reseller (VAR) for Autodesk NavisWorks software products. PacifiCAD delivers NavisWorks training, consulting and implementation services to clients involved in the architecture, manufacturing and plant industries. PacifiCAD’s qualified staff demonstrates in-depth technical and industry knowledge and a commitment to customer service, and provides its customers with the world’s leading 2D and 3D design software solutions, training and support. For more information on this product, contact PacifiCAD, 800-722-2621


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Land Desktop Transition Promotion

Today through April 17th, 2009 eligible AutoCAD Land Desktop 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 customers can crossgrade to AutoCAD® Map 3D, AutoCAD Civil, or AutoCAD Civil 3D for a special promotional price.

This offer is intended to provide our valued AutoCAD Land Desktop customers with an opportunity to transition to the appropriate product, given that AutoCAD Land Desktop 2009 will be the last version. Call us or Request a quote today!

Autodesk 2006 Retirement - Upgrade Now
On March 13, 2009, Autodesk will be retiring upgrades from AutoCAD® 2006, AutoCAD 2006-based products, Autodesk® VIZ 2006, Autodesk® 3ds Max® 8 and Autodesk Inventor® Series 10 software. After this date, you’ll  no longer be eligible to receive technical support or upgrade pricing. To help you make the move to the latest release, you can still save on Autodesk upgrades from the retiring 2006 releases to the 2009 versions of Autodesk® software.
 

Act Before March 13, 2009 - To save the most - Request a quote today!

Efficiency Stimulus Program - Rebates, Rebates, Rebates
The Efficiency Stimulus Program offers substantial savings on select Autodesk products from August 18, 2008 thru October 17, 2008.

Buy a new seat of AutoCAD LT® software and get a US$200 rebate.

Buy a new seat of the following eligible products and get a US$400 rebate:

 
AutoCAD® 2009
AutoCAD® Raster Design 2009
Autodesk 3ds Max® 2009
Autodesk 3ds Max® Design 2009
AutoCAD P&ID® 2009
AutoCAD Map® 3D 2009
AutoCAD® Utility Design 2009
Autodesk® Topobase™ Client 2009
AutoCAD® Civil 2009
AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009
AutoCAD® Architecture 2009
Revit® Architecture 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® Architecture Suite 2009.1
Revit® Structure 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® Structure Suite 2009
AutoCAD® MEP 2009
AutoCAD® Revit® MEP Suite 2009
AutoCAD® Mechanical 2009
AutoCAD® Electrical 2009
Autodesk® Inventor® Suite 2009
Autodesk® Inventor® Professional 2009
Autodesk® Inventor® Routed Systems Suite 2009
Autodesk® Inventor® Simulation Suite 2009
Autodesk Maya 2008 Rebate Promotion
From August 11, 2008 until October 6, 2008 customers may be eligible for up to $750 rebate on Maya 2008 Software.
Call us today to save - 800-722-2621
Cross-grade to Autodesk 3ds Max Design—Save up to 35%*!
All Autodesk VIZ Customers, this is your last chance... Call us today!

 Training News

"Monthly Training Highlight"

Autodesk Inventor 2009 Essentials

Spokane Dates: Sept. 9-12th
Helena Dates: Sept. 16-19th
Boise Dates: Sept. 23-26th


Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Price: $1495.00 - Register Now


Training Class Overview:
Students learn the fundamental principles of 3D parametric part design, assembly design, and creating production-ready part and assembly drawings using Autodesk® Inventor. Hands-on exercises representing real-world, industry-specific design scenarios are included.

After completing this course, students will be able to:
• Capture design intent by using the proper techniques and recommended workflows for creating intelligent 3D parametric parts.
• Create, place, and constrain custom and standard components in an assembly.
• Simulate mechanisms, animate assembly designs, and check for interferences.
• Document designs using base, projected, section, detail, and isometric drawing views.
• Document assemblies using standard and exploded drawing views.
• Follow drafting standards while dimensioning and annotating drawing views with automated balloons and parts lists.
If you are interested in taking classes, please contact our Training Coordinator, Ellie Ellison at eellison@pacificad.com, or call her at 509-326-7789. Remember there are always more classes then what is on the schedule, so please call and ask about availability. Can't make it to a scheduled class, or you don't see the class you want on the current schedule...

Customized and On-Site Training available. Please refer to our website for class descriptions and class schedules.


Call us today about our Training Program. Save money by having it at your facility!  (800) 722-2621
 

Course Name

Spokane Boise  Helena  Seattle  Pocatello
AutoCAD Level 1
Price:  $1495.00
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9/23-9/26 9/16-9/19   9/23-9/26  
AutoCAD 2009 Update from 2006/2007
Price:  $795.00
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10/20-10/21 9/17-9/18 10/13-10/14    
AutoCAD Architecture Fundamentals
Price:  $1095.00
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10/7-10/9     12/9-12/11  
AutoCAD Civil 3D Essentials
Price:  $1095.00
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9/30-10/2 9/9-9/11 10/15-10/17 9/16-9/18 9/23-9/25
Revit Architecture Essentials
Price:  $1095.00
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10/21-10/23 9/9-9/11 9/9-9/11 9/3-9/5 10/14-10/16
AutoCAD Map 3D Essentials
Price:  $1095.00
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10/7-10/9 10/15-10/17      
Revit Structure Essentials
Price:  $1095.00
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10/14-10/16   9/23-9/25 10/7-10/9  
Autodesk Inventor Essentials
Price:  $1495.00
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9/9-9/12 9/23-9/26 9/16-9/19   11/11-11/14
 

  Events & Webcasts

Upcoming Local User Groups

 

Spokane Revit User Group

Sept. 12th

11:30am-1:30pm

Register Today!

Meeting is held at our
Spokane Office

Located at
159 S. Lincoln Street
Suite 321

 

Spokane Civil 3D User Group

Sept. 12th

9:00am-11:00am

Register Today!

Meeting is held at our
Spokane Office

Located at
159 S. Lincoln Street
Suite 321

 

Tech Tips
Service Packs Now Available
Autodesk has released new service packs/updates. Please check the links below to make sure you're current:

Civil 3D 2008 & 2009: Click here.

Map 3D 2008 & 2009: Click here.

Contact us if you have any questions.
 
 Autodesk Updates
AutoCAD Land Desktop to Be Discontinued
It’s official. Autodesk has announced that 2009 will be the last version released of AutoCAD Land Desktop. A new program, AutoCAD Civil, has been released that will enable you to do what you did with Land Desktop—plus plus plus! You’ll get surveying and coordinate systems, design capabilities like never before, documentation features, and streamlined data management and team coordination. Find out more by contacting PacifiCAD or calling 800-722-2621
Autodesk "GREEN" Webcasts

Just a reminder there are some great “sustainable design” webcasts coming up….Here is the link to the sustainable design webcast series:  www.autodesk.com/sustainable-webcasts.  You can can get up to 4 HSW credits and 2 CEU learning units!

Autodesk University- Early Bird Registration - SAVE $500
Autodesk University (AU) is the premier Autodesk learning network event. Register now and save $500
 Multimedia Division News
See the latest 3D and 2D Solutions announced at SIGGRAPH
Autodesk creates tools to inspire and liberate your imagination. See how our most recent software releases for games, film, television, and design visualization can help you experience your ideas. Check it out!
 Education Division News

Autodesk Education Seminar Tour Presentations

Lynn Allen, fellow educator, Autodesk® Technical Evangelist, and Cadalyst columnist, hosted an exclusive in-person seminar event for Educators. If you missed the event, go to Autodesk Education and download the materials today.

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