Where does a great idea go once it hits you?
From conceptual design through drafting and
detailing, AutoCAD® 2007 software helps you
create and explore ideas like never before—
whether you’re working on manufacturing,
building, or civil projects. Now with a single
tool you can design, visualize, document, and
share your ideas. That tool is AutoCAD 2007,
and there’s never been an AutoCAD release
like it.
Give It Shape
An idea is only an idea until you do something
with it, and with AutoCAD 2007, you can take
your ideas to new heights, crafting and creating
until what you’ve imagined is what you see.
Combining your familiar AutoCAD with an
updated conceptual design environment,
AutoCAD 2007 helps you quickly create, edit,
and navigate solids and surfaces. Visualize your
model while you draw with dynamic input,
easily create solids by taking advantage of
familiar 2D design tools, and quickly extrude
2D geometry to produce solids. Whether you’re
creating and editing complex solids or surfaces,
AutoCAD 2007 enables you to design your idea
to match your vision.
Give It Impact
Once you’ve shaped your idea, it’s time to make
it real. AutoCAD 2007 allows you to manipulate
lighting eff ects by quickly and accurately
placing lights in a drawing to see their eff ect on
shadows in real time without having to render
the image fi rst. Drag materials from a predefi
ned library onto any solid face or surface,
which then scale automatically, or edit the
materials to create your own customized library.
You can also create intuitive walk-throughs with
the Walk and Path animation tools, enabling
you to easily explore and fi ne-tune design
alternatives. And by incorporating the mental
ray® rendering engine, the very latest in rendering
technology, AutoCAD 2007 enables you to
communicate your vision clearly and eff ectively
to clients and customers without having to get
technical.
Give It Precision
Use the new Section and Flatten tools to
quickly extract drawing information from your
conceptual model. Create an elevation or plan
view that’s ready to be dimensioned and annotated
as part of the drawing creation process
with the Section tool, or automatically project
your model down to a 2D illustration with the
Flatten tool. You can also access multiple variations
on a single block and dramatically reduce
cumbersome block libraries with Dynamic
Blocks, all while pumping up productivity by
accessing dimensions and command options
right at the cursor with Dynamic Input. When it
comes to documentation delivery, nobody does
it better than AutoCAD 2007.
Give It Life
And what good is a great idea if you can’t share
it? No matter what your business, the new technology
enhancements in AutoCAD 2007 can
help you be more productive by making it easy
to exchange data seamlessly with Autodesk’s
industry-specifi c applications, such as Autodesk®
Revit® Building, Autodesk Inventor®, Autodesk
Map® 3D, and Autodesk® Civil 3D® software
products. AutoCAD 2007 is the perfect way
to get your feet wet before moving on to more
advanced Autodesk 3D modeling applications.
And if you’re looking to share data with the
extended design team, use DWFTM technology—
the perfect way to securely exchange rich 2D
and 3D design information.
So come explore your ideas with the newest
release of AutoCAD. Because in the end, a great
idea is only as good as how you realize it. And
with AutoCAD 2007, you’ve never had a better
partner.
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General Information
1.1 What is AutoCAD 2007?
Design, visualize, and document your ideas clearly and efficiently with AutoCAD®
software. From conceptual design through drafting and detailing, AutoCAD 2007 enables
you to explore ideas like never before. Create, edit, and develop design alternatives using
realistic solids and surfaces in an updated design environment. Communicate your ideas
with powerful sketch, shadow, and rendering tools, including intuitive walk-through
animations. Then turn your concepts into a set of documents with the new section and
flatten functionality. It’s all here, whether you’re creating, exploring, managing, or
communicating, AutoCAD keeps you on time, on budget, and on track.
1.2 Who uses AutoCAD software?
AutoCAD is used to create conceptual designs, technical drawings, and documentation in
many industries. Designers, architects, engineers, land planners, contractors, facility
managers, and educational institutions and students are examples of customers who
currently use AutoCAD.
The AutoCAD foundation technology supports other Autodesk® industry-targeted
applications, as well as hundreds of third-party applications. It fits into any design
solution that requires a general, customizable drafting and design tool.
1.3 What are the main benefits of AutoCAD 2007?
The new conceptual design and visualization tools introduced in AutoCAD 2007 will
enable you to realize your ideas in order to sell your vision to a client, make presentations
to a non-technical audience, or even communicate your design intent to the shop floor.
Creating solids and surfaces has never been easier; you can quickly brainstorm any idea
or concept whether you’re in architecture, mechanical design, engineering, process,
aerospace, even science and education.
With the new AutoCAD 2007 visualization tools, you can quickly print your AutoCAD
designs with a hand-drawn effect for your presentation. If a photo-realistic image is
required, you can use the AutoCAD 2007 new library of materials and lighting system to
give your model a more realistic look. You can even create simple walk-through
animations to send to your client.
AutoCAD 2007 also has a new set of section cut tools so you can quickly convert your
solid designs into 2D drawings for all of your documentation work.
For more details on the benefits AutoCAD 2007 refer to the AutoCAD Features web page
for more information: www.autodesk.com/autocad-features.
2. Availability and Pricing
2.1 When will AutoCAD 2007 be available?
AutoCAD 2007 will be available worldwide in English, German, and Japanese in March of
2006.
2.2 When can I expect localized versions of AutoCAD 2007 to ship?
Autodesk plans to ship localized versions for French, Italian, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese.
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Autodesk will announce the expected ship dates as the localized versions become
available.
2.3 Can I try AutoCAD 2007 before I buy it?
Yes, you can try it by requesting the AutoCAD 2007 trial version. This full-functioning
version of AutoCAD 2007 is available as a free*, 30-day trial version or as a download
from the Autodesk website. You can order the trial CD from your Autodesk Authorized
Autodesk Reseller or visit us online at www.autodesk.com/autocad-trial.
2.4 What are the purchasing options and pricing for AutoCAD 2007?
AutoCAD 2007 is available to you through your local reseller, the Autodesk Store at
www.autodesk.com/store , or through Autodesk® Subscription where available. If you
need help finding a reseller, please refer to www.autodesk.com/reseller.
Consult your local reseller or the Autodesk Store for pricing information.
2.5 What are the benefits of an Autodesk Subscription?
With Autodesk Subscription you get the latest releases of your Autodesk® software,
incremental product enhancements, personalized web support direct from Autodesk
technical experts, and self-paced training to help extend your skills. And with access to a
range of exclusive community resources and members-only privileges, you can use the
power of your design tools to the fullest and make the most of your technology investment.
For the latest information on Autodesk Subscription, including availability and purchase
requirements, visit www.autodesk.com/subscription or contact your local authorized
representative. AutoCAD subscriptions are sold by Autodesk Authorized Autodesk
Resellers on behalf of Autodesk.
3. Compatibility
3.1 Do AutoCAD 2004/2005/2006 third-party applications work with AutoCAD 2007?
Maybe. Some third-party add-on applications based on Visual LISP® and VBA
programming languages should be compatible with AutoCAD 2007. Third-party
applications based on ActiveX® and ObjectARX® developer tools will require upgrades to
be compatible with AutoCAD 2007. There are numerous compatible applications available
for AutoCAD 2007. Check with your application developer/supplier regarding availability of
applications built for AutoCAD 2007.
3.2 Do AutoCAD 2006 customized menus work in AutoCAD 2007?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 will automatically migrate customized menus (CUI files). The first
time you launch AutoCAD 2007 the migration feature will asked you if you would like to
migrate your settings from your previous AutoCAD version to AutoCAD 2007. The
migration feature helps you make a smooth transition to the new release by automatically
migrating customized menus, toolbar icons, hatch patterns, linetypes, command short
cuts, and profiles. For additional migration tools, refer to
www.autodesk.com/migrationtools.
3.3 What do I need to do to move applications and other customization I have done
to AutoCAD 2007?
If your application and customization work is based on Visual LISP or VBA, it should just work as
is—try it. Linetype files, hatch patterns, command aliases, and spelling dictionaries will be
automatically activated with the migration feature when you launch AutoCAD for the first time.
You can find complete details on migrating applications to AutoCAD 2007 in the Application
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Migration Guide that is included in the AutoCAD 2007 ObjectARX SDK—including details on
migrating Visual LISP, VBA, and ActiveX based applications. You can find the ObjectARX SDK
and much more information on developing applications and customizing AutoCAD at
www.autodesk.com/developautocad.
3.4 How are AutoLISP programs affected by changes in AutoCAD 2007?
AutoLISP® program routines that have been written for AutoCAD 2004/2005/2006 should
work in AutoCAD 2007; no changes have been made that would affect them.
3.5 Has the AutoCAD 2007 DWG drawing file format changed from the AutoCAD
2004/2005/2006 products?
Yes, the AutoCAD 2007 DWG file format has been updated and is different from the
2004/2005/2006 DWG file format. This new format is also the same DWG file format that
is used in the latest releases of the Autodesk industry-specific products such as
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, Autodesk Map® 3D, Autodesk® Civil 3D®, AutoCAD®
Electrical and AutoCAD® Mechanical software applications. Nonetheless, you can still
easily share files between design teams using any previous version of AutoCAD. As in
the past, this version of AutoCAD opens DWG files from all earlier DWG versions of the
software created by any Autodesk product.
3.6 Does AutoCAD 2007 read and save drawings created by earlier releases of
AutoCAD?
AutoCAD 2007 reads drawing files from all previous versions of AutoCAD software.
AutoCAD 2007 has a built-in SaveAs function so you can save drawings to and from
AutoCAD releases using the 14, 2000, and 2004 DWG format(s). In addition, you can use
the SaveAs AutoCAD Release 12 DXF™ command to support releases prior to AutoCAD
Release 14.
3.7 Can I open an AutoCAD 2007 drawing with and older release of AutoCAD?
With DWG TrueConvert™ software you can translate DWG files created with any release
of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT® software to AutoCAD 14, 2000, 2004, and 2007 file formats.
DWG TrueConvert can be downloaded at www.autodesk.com/migrationtools, DWG
TrueConvert does not require AutoCAD to convert DWG files.
3.8 Can I run AutoCAD 2007 side-by-side with other AutoCAD platform–based
applications?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 can be installed side-by-side with any other AutoCAD or Autodesk
vertical solution—including AutoCAD 2007–based products. These products include
AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD® Mechanical, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Autodesk
Civil 3D, Autodesk Map 3D, Autodesk Inventor® Series, Autodesk Inventor® Professional,
Autodesk® AutoCAD® Revit® Series, Autodesk® Revit® Structure, Autodesk® Building
Systems, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk VIZ® and AutoCAD LT software.
3.9 Is AutoCAD 2007 compatible with AutoCAD LT?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 is fully DWG-compatible with AutoCAD LT 2007. It can read files from
all older versions of AutoCAD LT and can save to the AutoCAD LT 2004, 2000, and
Release 14 DWG file formats for compatibility with older products.
3.10 When will the AutoCAD 2007-based industry-specific applications be available?
Autodesk applications built on the AutoCAD foundation include Autodesk Architectural
Desktop, Autodesk Building Systems, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical,
Autodesk Map 3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Autodesk® Raster Design 2006 software.
Autodesk will announce the expected ship dates as these applications become available.
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4. Platform and System Requirements
4.1 What are the system requirements for AutoCAD 2007?
The system requirements for AutoCAD 2007 for users that are focusing on 2D drawing
creation are as follows:
Intel® Pentium® IV recommended
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home & Professional SP1 or SP2, Windows XP for Tablet PC
SP2, or Windows® 2000 SP3 or SP4
512 MB RAM
750 MB free disk space for installation
1024x768 VGA with True Color
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or higher
The system requirements for AutoCAD 2007 for users that are taking advantage of the
new conceptual design capabilities are as follows:
Intel® 3.0 GHz or greater
Windows® XP SP2
2 GB RAM or greater
2 GB available not including installation
1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
128 MB or greater, OpenGL-capable workstation class graphics card. Refer to the
Supported Video Cards list for details on different brands that have been tested and
certified.
4.2 Is AutoCAD 2007 certified for Microsoft Windows XP?
Yes, AutoCAD has received “Designed for Windows XP—Optimized for Enterprise” logo
certification. This is the highest level of logo certification that Microsoft offers. The logo
certification indicates that software will run smoothly and reliably in the Windows operating
system environment. Several fundamental changes have been made to AutoCAD to help
ensure its robust performance when running on the latest version of the Windows
operating system. These changes include the ability to run AutoCAD as a limited rights
user, making it easy for multiple AutoCAD-based products to be run on the same
computer, and changes to the file structures and use of the registry that support roaming
user profiles.
4.3 Does AutoCAD 2007 support Tablet PCs running Windows XP?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 software supports Microsoft Windows XP for Tablet PC operating
system functionality, including the ability to specify landscape or portrait orientation as well
as right- or left-handedness, enabling you to take full advantage of the portability that the
Tablet PC offers.
4.4 Does AutoCAD 2007 support the Microsoft Vista operating system?
Autodesk has been working with Microsoft to monitor the progress of Windows Vista and
its application compatibility with AutoCAD. As we approach the release of Windows Vista,
Autodesk will be conducting further testing to determine AutoCAD 2007 compatibility with
Windows Vista.
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4.5 Does AutoCAD 2007 support multiple CPU systems?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 supports multiple CPU systems. The performance of AutoCAD
graphics and rendering systems will benefit from multiple CPU systems.
4.6 Does AutoCAD 2007 support 64-bit operating systems?
Not at this time. AutoCAD 2007 does not support 64-bit Windows. However, it does
support running on an Intel EM64T processor using Window XP. AutoCAD 2007 runs as
a 32-bit application on 64-bit processor in what Intel refers to as Legacy mode.
5. Licensing
5.1 Does AutoCAD 2007 use product activation for stand-alone licenses?
Yes, with AutoCAD 2007 the authorization process includes product activation.
5.2 What is product activation?
Product activation is a software-based license management technology incorporated into
many Autodesk products. It is a secure and trouble-free process that authenticates
licensed users running Autodesk software. The process verifies that the serial number is
legitimate and has not been activated on more computers than are eligible. It does not
affect the ability of licensed users to operate their software the way they have always
done. It is similar to the authorization mechanism in Autodesk products in the past but
provides additional capabilities for security and special product versions (such as student
and trial versions).
5.3 Why is Autodesk requiring Autodesk customers to activate their software?
Product activation is a simple way to reduce and deter unauthorized use and casual
copying of Autodesk products, with little to no impact on our loyal customers.
5.4 Which Autodesk products use this activation technology?
Almost all Autodesk products use or will use this technology, with the exception of
Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer, Autodesk® DWF™Composer, AutoSketch®, and Autodesk
Media and Entertainment Products.
5.5 How do I activate my software?
Through the activation and registration interface, you can activate your product 24 hours
a day, seven days a week over the Internet or via email. Either option takes only a few
steps to complete and requires your product serial number and registration information.
5.6 What if I have more than one computer? Will product activation let me
use the software on multiple machines?
Autodesk recognizes you may sometimes need to operate the software when you are
away from your usual work location, such as while working from home. To accommodate
this need, product activation lets you install and activate the software on a second
computer you own or control. Please note that the software may be used by only one
person and that only one of the two copies may be used at a time. Consult your AutoCAD
Software License Agreement for complete details regarding installation and use of the
software on a second computer.
5.7 Where can I find more information about software activation?
More information on product activation can be found at www.autodesk.com/activation.
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6. Consulting, Training, and Support
6.1 What consulting services are available for AutoCAD 2007?
Autodesk Consulting provides customer consulting offerings for project assessments,
process audits, opportunity assessments, networking setup, application porting, and other
custom services to help you streamline business processes and get the best possible
return on your investment in Autodesk technology. AutoCAD users planning to migrate to
AutoCAD 2007 can take advantage of these services. For more information on Autodesk
Consulting, contact your Autodesk Account Executive or your local Authorized Autodesk
Reseller; or visit www.autodesk.com/consulting.
6.2 Where do I find training courses for AutoCAD 2007?
Training courses are available from both Autodesk Consulting as well as through the
Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC®) network.
Training courses through Autodesk Consulting include Autodesk Virtual Classroom
Training (online, instructor-led) or custom training to match your organization’s specific
needs, and Autodesk Classroom Training. To obtain more information about Autodesk’s
training services, visit www.autodesk.com/autocad-training.
You can also enroll in instructor-led training at Autodesk Authorized Training Centers
around the world. These training centers use Autodesk Official Training Courseware
(AOTC) created by Autodesk to deliver comprehensive courses for new and intermediate
AutoCAD 2007 users. Autodesk Authorized Training Centers also deliver custom courses
on AutoCAD 2007 and other Autodesk products. To learn more, visit
www.autodesk.com/autocad-atc.
6.3 How can I find technical support information for AutoCAD 2007?
Visit www.autodesk.com/autocad-support to find a knowledge base of commonly asked
support questions. Also, you can ask questions and read information about the use of
Autodesk products in the peer-to-peer discussion groups at www.autodesk.com/
discussion. Autodesk hosts topical discussion groups about specific products, including
AutoCAD 2007, and about general topics, such as drafting techniques and customization.
Alternatively, Autodesk software manuals and documentation are a great source of
answers to your support questions.
6.4 How do I obtain direct, technical support?
Direct technical support is available from both Autodesk and Autodesk Authorized
Resellers.
Furthermore, Autodesk Subscription is a complete software, support, and training package
that simplifies your technology upgrades and boosts your design productivity. Purchase of
Autodesk Subscription includes web support from Autodesk technical experts for all your
installation, configuration, and troubleshooting questions.
To learn more about Autodesk Subscription, contact your Autodesk Authorized Reseller or
visit www.autodesk.com/subscription.
The Autodesk Enterprise Support program is a worldwide program that provides expert
technical support by telephone for all major Autodesk products from a single source.
Contact your Autodesk Account Executive or Autodesk Authorized Autodesk Reseller for
more details.
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Autodesk Preferred Solution Providers (PSPs), Autodesk Systems Centers (ASCs) and
Autodesk Authorized Autodesk Resellers also provide telephone support services for
AutoCAD software and all other Autodesk products. In the United States and Canada, call
800-964-6432 to locate an ASC, PSP or reseller near you, or visit http://www.autodesk.com/
reseller. Find a complete list of support options for AutoCAD on the Autodesk website at
http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-support.
6.5 How do I find out if a service pack is available for AutoCAD 2007?
In the event that Autodesk releases a service pack for AutoCAD 2007, it is easy to access
and install it using the Communication Center in AutoCAD 2007. Look at the top of the
Communication Center window to see if an update is available. AutoCAD 2007
automatically recognizes if you have the most up-to-date release and prompts you if there
is an update available. When you click on the link, AutoCAD 2007 automatically
downloads and installs the update.
Design, visualize, and document your ideas clearly and efficiently with AutoCAD®
software. From conceptual design through drafting and detailing, AutoCAD 2007 enables
you to explore ideas like never before. Create, edit, and develop design alternatives using
realistic solids and surfaces in an updated design environment. Communicate your ideas
with powerful sketch, shadow, and rendering tools, including intuitive walk-through
animations. Then turn your concepts into a set of documents with the new section and
flatten functionality. It’s all here, whether you’re creating, exploring, managing, or
communicating, AutoCAD keeps you on time, on budget, and on track.
1.2 Who uses AutoCAD software?
AutoCAD is used to create conceptual designs, technical drawings, and documentation in
many industries. Designers, architects, engineers, land planners, contractors, facility
managers, and educational institutions and students are examples of customers who
currently use AutoCAD.
The AutoCAD foundation technology supports other Autodesk® industry-targeted
applications, as well as hundreds of third-party applications. It fits into any design
solution that requires a general, customizable drafting and design tool.
1.3 What are the main benefits of AutoCAD 2007?
The new conceptual design and visualization tools introduced in AutoCAD 2007 will
enable you to realize your ideas in order to sell your vision to a client, make presentations
to a non-technical audience, or even communicate your design intent to the shop floor.
Creating solids and surfaces has never been easier; you can quickly brainstorm any idea
or concept whether you’re in architecture, mechanical design, engineering, process,
aerospace, even science and education.
With the new AutoCAD 2007 visualization tools, you can quickly print your AutoCAD
designs with a hand-drawn effect for your presentation. If a photo-realistic image is
required, you can use the AutoCAD 2007 new library of materials and lighting system to
give your model a more realistic look. You can even create simple walk-through
animations to send to your client.
AutoCAD 2007 also has a new set of section cut tools so you can quickly convert your
solid designs into 2D drawings for all of your documentation work.
For more details on the benefits AutoCAD 2007 refer to the AutoCAD Features web page
for more information: www.autodesk.com/autocad-features.
2. Availability and Pricing
2.1 When will AutoCAD 2007 be available?
AutoCAD 2007 will be available worldwide in English, German, and Japanese in March of
2006.
2.2 When can I expect localized versions of AutoCAD 2007 to ship?
Autodesk plans to ship localized versions for French, Italian, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Russian, and Brazilian Portuguese.
4
Autodesk will announce the expected ship dates as the localized versions become
available.
2.3 Can I try AutoCAD 2007 before I buy it?
Yes, you can try it by requesting the AutoCAD 2007 trial version. This full-functioning
version of AutoCAD 2007 is available as a free*, 30-day trial version or as a download
from the Autodesk website. You can order the trial CD from your Autodesk Authorized
Autodesk Reseller or visit us online at www.autodesk.com/autocad-trial.
2.4 What are the purchasing options and pricing for AutoCAD 2007?
AutoCAD 2007 is available to you through your local reseller, the Autodesk Store at
www.autodesk.com/store , or through Autodesk® Subscription where available. If you
need help finding a reseller, please refer to www.autodesk.com/reseller.
Consult your local reseller or the Autodesk Store for pricing information.
2.5 What are the benefits of an Autodesk Subscription?
With Autodesk Subscription you get the latest releases of your Autodesk® software,
incremental product enhancements, personalized web support direct from Autodesk
technical experts, and self-paced training to help extend your skills. And with access to a
range of exclusive community resources and members-only privileges, you can use the
power of your design tools to the fullest and make the most of your technology investment.
For the latest information on Autodesk Subscription, including availability and purchase
requirements, visit www.autodesk.com/subscription or contact your local authorized
representative. AutoCAD subscriptions are sold by Autodesk Authorized Autodesk
Resellers on behalf of Autodesk.
3. Compatibility
3.1 Do AutoCAD 2004/2005/2006 third-party applications work with AutoCAD 2007?
Maybe. Some third-party add-on applications based on Visual LISP® and VBA
programming languages should be compatible with AutoCAD 2007. Third-party
applications based on ActiveX® and ObjectARX® developer tools will require upgrades to
be compatible with AutoCAD 2007. There are numerous compatible applications available
for AutoCAD 2007. Check with your application developer/supplier regarding availability of
applications built for AutoCAD 2007.
3.2 Do AutoCAD 2006 customized menus work in AutoCAD 2007?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 will automatically migrate customized menus (CUI files). The first
time you launch AutoCAD 2007 the migration feature will asked you if you would like to
migrate your settings from your previous AutoCAD version to AutoCAD 2007. The
migration feature helps you make a smooth transition to the new release by automatically
migrating customized menus, toolbar icons, hatch patterns, linetypes, command short
cuts, and profiles. For additional migration tools, refer to
www.autodesk.com/migrationtools.
3.3 What do I need to do to move applications and other customization I have done
to AutoCAD 2007?
If your application and customization work is based on Visual LISP or VBA, it should just work as
is—try it. Linetype files, hatch patterns, command aliases, and spelling dictionaries will be
automatically activated with the migration feature when you launch AutoCAD for the first time.
You can find complete details on migrating applications to AutoCAD 2007 in the Application
5
Migration Guide that is included in the AutoCAD 2007 ObjectARX SDK—including details on
migrating Visual LISP, VBA, and ActiveX based applications. You can find the ObjectARX SDK
and much more information on developing applications and customizing AutoCAD at
www.autodesk.com/developautocad.
3.4 How are AutoLISP programs affected by changes in AutoCAD 2007?
AutoLISP® program routines that have been written for AutoCAD 2004/2005/2006 should
work in AutoCAD 2007; no changes have been made that would affect them.
3.5 Has the AutoCAD 2007 DWG drawing file format changed from the AutoCAD
2004/2005/2006 products?
Yes, the AutoCAD 2007 DWG file format has been updated and is different from the
2004/2005/2006 DWG file format. This new format is also the same DWG file format that
is used in the latest releases of the Autodesk industry-specific products such as
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, Autodesk Map® 3D, Autodesk® Civil 3D®, AutoCAD®
Electrical and AutoCAD® Mechanical software applications. Nonetheless, you can still
easily share files between design teams using any previous version of AutoCAD. As in
the past, this version of AutoCAD opens DWG files from all earlier DWG versions of the
software created by any Autodesk product.
3.6 Does AutoCAD 2007 read and save drawings created by earlier releases of
AutoCAD?
AutoCAD 2007 reads drawing files from all previous versions of AutoCAD software.
AutoCAD 2007 has a built-in SaveAs function so you can save drawings to and from
AutoCAD releases using the 14, 2000, and 2004 DWG format(s). In addition, you can use
the SaveAs AutoCAD Release 12 DXF™ command to support releases prior to AutoCAD
Release 14.
3.7 Can I open an AutoCAD 2007 drawing with and older release of AutoCAD?
With DWG TrueConvert™ software you can translate DWG files created with any release
of AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT® software to AutoCAD 14, 2000, 2004, and 2007 file formats.
DWG TrueConvert can be downloaded at www.autodesk.com/migrationtools, DWG
TrueConvert does not require AutoCAD to convert DWG files.
3.8 Can I run AutoCAD 2007 side-by-side with other AutoCAD platform–based
applications?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 can be installed side-by-side with any other AutoCAD or Autodesk
vertical solution—including AutoCAD 2007–based products. These products include
AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD® Mechanical, Autodesk Architectural Desktop, Autodesk
Civil 3D, Autodesk Map 3D, Autodesk Inventor® Series, Autodesk Inventor® Professional,
Autodesk® AutoCAD® Revit® Series, Autodesk® Revit® Structure, Autodesk® Building
Systems, Autodesk® 3ds Max®, Autodesk VIZ® and AutoCAD LT software.
3.9 Is AutoCAD 2007 compatible with AutoCAD LT?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 is fully DWG-compatible with AutoCAD LT 2007. It can read files from
all older versions of AutoCAD LT and can save to the AutoCAD LT 2004, 2000, and
Release 14 DWG file formats for compatibility with older products.
3.10 When will the AutoCAD 2007-based industry-specific applications be available?
Autodesk applications built on the AutoCAD foundation include Autodesk Architectural
Desktop, Autodesk Building Systems, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical,
Autodesk Map 3D, Autodesk Civil 3D, and Autodesk® Raster Design 2006 software.
Autodesk will announce the expected ship dates as these applications become available.
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4. Platform and System Requirements
4.1 What are the system requirements for AutoCAD 2007?
The system requirements for AutoCAD 2007 for users that are focusing on 2D drawing
creation are as follows:
Intel® Pentium® IV recommended
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home & Professional SP1 or SP2, Windows XP for Tablet PC
SP2, or Windows® 2000 SP3 or SP4
512 MB RAM
750 MB free disk space for installation
1024x768 VGA with True Color
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1 or higher
The system requirements for AutoCAD 2007 for users that are taking advantage of the
new conceptual design capabilities are as follows:
Intel® 3.0 GHz or greater
Windows® XP SP2
2 GB RAM or greater
2 GB available not including installation
1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color)
128 MB or greater, OpenGL-capable workstation class graphics card. Refer to the
Supported Video Cards list for details on different brands that have been tested and
certified.
4.2 Is AutoCAD 2007 certified for Microsoft Windows XP?
Yes, AutoCAD has received “Designed for Windows XP—Optimized for Enterprise” logo
certification. This is the highest level of logo certification that Microsoft offers. The logo
certification indicates that software will run smoothly and reliably in the Windows operating
system environment. Several fundamental changes have been made to AutoCAD to help
ensure its robust performance when running on the latest version of the Windows
operating system. These changes include the ability to run AutoCAD as a limited rights
user, making it easy for multiple AutoCAD-based products to be run on the same
computer, and changes to the file structures and use of the registry that support roaming
user profiles.
4.3 Does AutoCAD 2007 support Tablet PCs running Windows XP?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 software supports Microsoft Windows XP for Tablet PC operating
system functionality, including the ability to specify landscape or portrait orientation as well
as right- or left-handedness, enabling you to take full advantage of the portability that the
Tablet PC offers.
4.4 Does AutoCAD 2007 support the Microsoft Vista operating system?
Autodesk has been working with Microsoft to monitor the progress of Windows Vista and
its application compatibility with AutoCAD. As we approach the release of Windows Vista,
Autodesk will be conducting further testing to determine AutoCAD 2007 compatibility with
Windows Vista.
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4.5 Does AutoCAD 2007 support multiple CPU systems?
Yes, AutoCAD 2007 supports multiple CPU systems. The performance of AutoCAD
graphics and rendering systems will benefit from multiple CPU systems.
4.6 Does AutoCAD 2007 support 64-bit operating systems?
Not at this time. AutoCAD 2007 does not support 64-bit Windows. However, it does
support running on an Intel EM64T processor using Window XP. AutoCAD 2007 runs as
a 32-bit application on 64-bit processor in what Intel refers to as Legacy mode.
5. Licensing
5.1 Does AutoCAD 2007 use product activation for stand-alone licenses?
Yes, with AutoCAD 2007 the authorization process includes product activation.
5.2 What is product activation?
Product activation is a software-based license management technology incorporated into
many Autodesk products. It is a secure and trouble-free process that authenticates
licensed users running Autodesk software. The process verifies that the serial number is
legitimate and has not been activated on more computers than are eligible. It does not
affect the ability of licensed users to operate their software the way they have always
done. It is similar to the authorization mechanism in Autodesk products in the past but
provides additional capabilities for security and special product versions (such as student
and trial versions).
5.3 Why is Autodesk requiring Autodesk customers to activate their software?
Product activation is a simple way to reduce and deter unauthorized use and casual
copying of Autodesk products, with little to no impact on our loyal customers.
5.4 Which Autodesk products use this activation technology?
Almost all Autodesk products use or will use this technology, with the exception of
Autodesk® DWF™ Viewer, Autodesk® DWF™Composer, AutoSketch®, and Autodesk
Media and Entertainment Products.
5.5 How do I activate my software?
Through the activation and registration interface, you can activate your product 24 hours
a day, seven days a week over the Internet or via email. Either option takes only a few
steps to complete and requires your product serial number and registration information.
5.6 What if I have more than one computer? Will product activation let me
use the software on multiple machines?
Autodesk recognizes you may sometimes need to operate the software when you are
away from your usual work location, such as while working from home. To accommodate
this need, product activation lets you install and activate the software on a second
computer you own or control. Please note that the software may be used by only one
person and that only one of the two copies may be used at a time. Consult your AutoCAD
Software License Agreement for complete details regarding installation and use of the
software on a second computer.
5.7 Where can I find more information about software activation?
More information on product activation can be found at www.autodesk.com/activation.
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6. Consulting, Training, and Support
6.1 What consulting services are available for AutoCAD 2007?
Autodesk Consulting provides customer consulting offerings for project assessments,
process audits, opportunity assessments, networking setup, application porting, and other
custom services to help you streamline business processes and get the best possible
return on your investment in Autodesk technology. AutoCAD users planning to migrate to
AutoCAD 2007 can take advantage of these services. For more information on Autodesk
Consulting, contact your Autodesk Account Executive or your local Authorized Autodesk
Reseller; or visit www.autodesk.com/consulting.
6.2 Where do I find training courses for AutoCAD 2007?
Training courses are available from both Autodesk Consulting as well as through the
Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC®) network.
Training courses through Autodesk Consulting include Autodesk Virtual Classroom
Training (online, instructor-led) or custom training to match your organization’s specific
needs, and Autodesk Classroom Training. To obtain more information about Autodesk’s
training services, visit www.autodesk.com/autocad-training.
You can also enroll in instructor-led training at Autodesk Authorized Training Centers
around the world. These training centers use Autodesk Official Training Courseware
(AOTC) created by Autodesk to deliver comprehensive courses for new and intermediate
AutoCAD 2007 users. Autodesk Authorized Training Centers also deliver custom courses
on AutoCAD 2007 and other Autodesk products. To learn more, visit
www.autodesk.com/autocad-atc.
6.3 How can I find technical support information for AutoCAD 2007?
Visit www.autodesk.com/autocad-support to find a knowledge base of commonly asked
support questions. Also, you can ask questions and read information about the use of
Autodesk products in the peer-to-peer discussion groups at www.autodesk.com/
discussion. Autodesk hosts topical discussion groups about specific products, including
AutoCAD 2007, and about general topics, such as drafting techniques and customization.
Alternatively, Autodesk software manuals and documentation are a great source of
answers to your support questions.
6.4 How do I obtain direct, technical support?
Direct technical support is available from both Autodesk and Autodesk Authorized
Resellers.
Furthermore, Autodesk Subscription is a complete software, support, and training package
that simplifies your technology upgrades and boosts your design productivity. Purchase of
Autodesk Subscription includes web support from Autodesk technical experts for all your
installation, configuration, and troubleshooting questions.
To learn more about Autodesk Subscription, contact your Autodesk Authorized Reseller or
visit www.autodesk.com/subscription.
The Autodesk Enterprise Support program is a worldwide program that provides expert
technical support by telephone for all major Autodesk products from a single source.
Contact your Autodesk Account Executive or Autodesk Authorized Autodesk Reseller for
more details.
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Autodesk Preferred Solution Providers (PSPs), Autodesk Systems Centers (ASCs) and
Autodesk Authorized Autodesk Resellers also provide telephone support services for
AutoCAD software and all other Autodesk products. In the United States and Canada, call
800-964-6432 to locate an ASC, PSP or reseller near you, or visit http://www.autodesk.com/
reseller. Find a complete list of support options for AutoCAD on the Autodesk website at
http://www.autodesk.com/autocad-support.
6.5 How do I find out if a service pack is available for AutoCAD 2007?
In the event that Autodesk releases a service pack for AutoCAD 2007, it is easy to access
and install it using the Communication Center in AutoCAD 2007. Look at the top of the
Communication Center window to see if an update is available. AutoCAD 2007
automatically recognizes if you have the most up-to-date release and prompts you if there
is an update available. When you click on the link, AutoCAD 2007 automatically
downloads and installs the update.
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Questions and Answers
The Autodesk Buzzsaw service helps you keep your
projects on schedule and within budget. As the leader in
online project collaboration, Buzzsaw enables you to
communicate, share, and track project information and
drawings throughout your teams. Whether you manage
building, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects, you
always have complete control
® ®
.
Contents
Autodesk Buzzsaw
speeds time to market,
increases team
accountability, and
helps keep projects on
time and on budget
Product Information ..........................................................................................................2
Industry Information .........................................................................................................4
Reporting Information.......................................................................................................5
Autodesk Buzzsaw 2005: Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information
1. What is Autodesk Buzzsaw?
The Autodesk® Buzzsaw® project collaboration service is the leader in providing
unprecedented visibility and control across an entire portfolio, allowing industry
professionals to proactively manage, optimize performance, and accelerate time-toprofitability
at each stage in the project lifecycle.
By facilitating better management and administration of processes and tasks through all
phases of the project lifecycle, Autodesk Buzzsaw helps speed time to market, increase
team accountability, and keep projects on time and on budget. Recently updated and
improved, Autodesk Buzzsaw has added new dashboard and reporting capabilities that
provide even greater visibility into project status and processes. In addition, enhanced
workflow rules, roles, and templates help team leaders to identify and resolve issues and
discrepancies faster than ever, boosting productivity across teams and the entire project
portfolio.
2. How can Buzzsaw help me monitor the status of my projects?
Buzzsaw Executive - and Project-level dashboards allow managers and team members to
monitor progress and quickly identify potential problems and discrepancies. The Project
Portfolio Dashboard and Reports provide project status, schedule, and budget information
for all of your projects. In addition, activity logs provide a complete listing of all site and
project activity, including who accessed what and when. Automatic notifications keep
project team members informed of important changes and updates.
3. How can Buzzsaw help my project team members address action items in time?
Buzzsaw tracks the assignment status of any outstanding forms and tasks. Team
members have Personal Dashboards that display the current action items assigned to
them, as well as action items they assigned to other team members. All actions and
responses are tracked in central logs and in the form history and are displayed on project
and site dashboards. In addition to displaying status in dashboards and reports, Buzzsaw
also sends automatic email reminders and overdue notices so that team members can
respond in a timely manner.
4. How can my team use Buzzsaw during the design phase of a project?
With Buzzsaw, all project team members get instant, anytime access to the latest project
documents and designs. Buzzsaw design collaboration features include version control,
locking, check-in and check-out notifications, and automatic xref scanning of all AutoCAD®
drawings during upload and download. You can post background drawings for your
consultants and verify who has accessed the drawings and when. The Buzzsaw design
review and approval workflow expedites design review by facilitating faster approvals, so
team leaders and clients can make decisions more quickly and identify potential issues
sooner rather than later.
5. How do external consultants, suppliers, and contractors benefit from Autodesk
Buzzsaw?
Buzzsaw provides enhanced control over project processes and improved communication
and collaboration for all project team members, throughout the project lifecycle – from
design through bidding, procurement, and construction. All project documents, including
design drawings, bid documents, construction RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes are
stored and managed centrally for easy team access. All team members get the right
information at the right time. Having the entire project team working on Autodesk Buzzsaw
enables consistency across the board, saves money on printing and distribution costs,
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reduces the need for travel, and lowers the incidence of planning and construction errors
that can be attributed to outdated information.
6. If I work with external consultants, suppliers, and contractors, do they have to
purchase Buzzsaw, too?
Your consultants, suppliers, and contractors do not have to purchase Buzzsaw to
participate in your projects. Your subscription includes licenses that provide your
extended team members with access; when you invite your consultants and contractors to
your Buzzsaw site, the Buzzsaw software is automatically downloaded.
7. How can I control access to individual files or documents?
Autodesk Buzzsaw provides a flexible, multilevel system for managing user access to
project data. Each new team member is assigned one of eight (8) permission levels
ranging from full “administrative” access to “no access” at the project, folder, and
individual file level. Site and project administrators can use the permissions matrix to
quickly and easily view and change permissions.
8. How can I share the cost of the Buzzsaw service with my client (as I do for
other reimbursable costs such as printing and shipping?
Autodesk Buzzsaw has teamed up with Sepialine, the leader in cost recovery for design
professionals, to offer you the Argos Data Exchange - Buzzsaw Edition software, which
gives you a powerful way to capture, report, and bill your clients quickly and easily. This
is included, at no extra charge, with your Buzzsaw subscription. Alternatively, you can
use the Statistics tab in the Site Administration dialog box, which shows you how much
storage space is taken up by each project within your site.
9. How can my project team members view or mark up drawing files if they don’t
have AutoCAD software?
The Buzzsaw service integrates the latest viewing technology from Autodesk. This allows
project members to view and revise drawings in DWG, DWF™, and DXF™, as well as
Microstation® DGN files, and then automatically bring back those comments into the
original CAD file.
10. Can I use Autodesk Buzzsaw effectively for projects where team members
speak multiple languages?
Yes, Autodesk Buzzsaw is available in English, German, Japanese, Korean, and
Simplified Chinese. The interface appears in the native language for each user
(commands, dialog boxes). To ensure data integrity, the project documents and form data
are not translated.
11. Who can customize forms, reports, and dashboards? Can I use my company’s
forms?
The Autodesk Consulting team customizes forms, reports, and dashboards to fit your
company’s specific needs. An Autodesk consultant converts your forms, reports, and
dashboards to a format that the Autodesk Buzzsaw system database can read, and then
safely and securely configures your site with the custom forms, reports, and dashboards.
12. Can I customize Autodesk Buzzsaw myself?
To protect site security and integrity of the forms-processing engine, only the Autodesk
Consulting team can customize and configure forms.
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13. What do I need to run the Autodesk Buzzsaw service?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is required to use the Autodesk Buzzsaw service.
A modem connection speed of 56K or higher is required (a faster connection, such as
DSL, Cable Modem, or T1, is recommended).
There are ways to access Buzzsaw:
• Buzzsaw client software: In order to access all of the administrative features of
Buzzsaw, you will need to install the Buzzsaw software, which requires a PC with
Windows 98 or higher operating system.
• Buzzsaw Web Access (NEW!): Gives full access to project data, including projects,
folders, files, and forms, without the need to install the software. This is available
from any Internet connection (Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is required for Buzzsaw
Web Access).
14. How do I get started using Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Call 866-815-3501. To start a trial site, go to www.autodesk.com/buzzsaw-freetrial,
register, set up your site, and start adding team members, projects, workflows, and files.
Your entire team can begin working online almost immediately. If you have been invited to
an Autodesk Buzzsaw site, just click the URL in your invitation email; you will be prompted
to change your password immediately upon login.
15. What if I need help using Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Support: You can get customer support by sending email to bcs.support@autodesk.com
or by calling 800-892-0449.
Training: Autodesk also hosts live free weekly training sessions online. Autodesk also
offers training and implementation consulting services tailored to your specific
requirements, to help you quickly and easily take full advantage of the Autodesk Buzzsaw
service. For details visit the Support Center at www.autodesk.com/buzzsaw-support.
16. How much does Autodesk Buzzsaw cost?
Autodesk offers annual subscriptions at various levels designed to meet the needs of your
business. Call 866-815-3501 to discuss your specific needs.
Industry Information
17. How do I benefit from Autodesk Buzzsaw if I am a Building Owner or
Homebuilder?
For owners and project managers, the Buzzsaw service provides heightened project
visibility, which enables more timely decision making and can directly translate into faster
time to market and optimized profitability. Moreover, the ability to create flexible and
customizable views that adapt to your processes and integrate with your company’s data
makes it easier to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously. For team
members, up-to-date summaries of project contents, task lists, and action items all
enhance accountability and help to reduce errors.
All project team members get instant, anytime access to up-to-date project documents
and designs. This access provides superior insight into projects for all team members. As
a result, this access helps to save money on document printing and distribution, reduces
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travel expenses, and minimizes planning and construction errors due to outdated
information. Buzzsaw provides enhanced control over project processes and improved
communication and collaboration for all project team members, throughout the project
lifecycle – from design through bidding, procurement, and construction.
18. How do I benefit from Autodesk Buzzsaw if I am an Architect or Engineer?
Many architects and engineers use Buzzsaw for project collaboration with their clients and
consultants. All project documents, including design and construction drawings, are
centralized for easy team access at any time, so that all team members get the right
information at the right time. Autodesk Buzzsaw maintains detailed activity logs at
multiple levels: site, project, file, and user, so you can keep an audit trail of all document
changes and user actions. The Buzzsaw service includes viewing and markup tools for
design files, including DWG, DWF, DXF, and DGN file formats, so your clients can review
your designs without AutoCAD.
19. How can my team use Buzzsaw for construction administration and
management?
With Buzzsaw, you can manage all of your construction project drawings, documents, and
processes. Buzzsaw also features a wealth of standard construction administration and
management forms—including RFIs, submittals, change order requests, correspondence,
daily reports, and meeting minutes. Project managers can assign specific routing rules for
each form and process, with configurable timers, reminders, and tracking features. Using
standardized forms for all construction processes makes it easier to track and report
progress to everyone involved.
20. How can my team use Buzzsaw for bidding and procurement?
With Buzzsaw, you can manage your bidding process more effectively and drastically
reduce your shipping and printing costs. Post your project drawings--we recommend
using the Design Web Format™ (DWF) functionality, specifications, and instructions to
bidders on your Buzzsaw site. Create a private group for your bid participants using the
Buzzsaw service’s group management features, and create a folder with the “Deposit”
permission for your bidders to securely, submit proposals electronically, to provide you
confidentiality and control over bid document distribution and review.
21. What is Autodesk Buzzsaw for Retail?
The Autodesk Buzzsaw retail solution offers retailer owners improved visibility across the
store portfolio and greater control over the management of multiple, simultaneous building
projects. Autodesk Buzzsaw for Retail helps retail owners build stores faster, easier, and
more cost effectively. The retail solution package adds retail-specific forms, logs,
dashboards, and reports to the Buzzsaw service.
Reporting Information
22. What Dashboards are available with Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Autodesk Buzzsaw offers both standard and custom dashboards. The standard
dashboards provided follow:
• Site Level Executive Dashboards
o Project Portfolio Dashboard (Site Level) – high level summary of the status
of all projects, by region, by status (Green, Yellow, or Red) and by project
type
o Executive Summary - high level view of important data at across all projects
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o Site Details – A list of all action items for all site members (across all
projects)
• Project Level Executive Dashboards
o Executive Summary – high level view of important project information
o Project Details – a list of all action items for all project members
• Personal Dashboards
• Site Personal Summary – a view of all action items and important information for the
individual team member.
• Site Details – Personalized list of all action items across all projects.
• Project Personal Summary – a view of all action items and important project information
for the individual project team member
• Site and Project Information – Administrators can configure multiple Information Pages
for the site as well as for each project. This can include published schedules and
calendars, project photos, and other important information all site and project members
should see
• Custom dashboards can also be created for your specific business and project
requirement
23. Who can access Executive Dashboards and other Dashboards?
Access to Executive dashboards, as well as all other dashboards, is controlled by the Site
and Project Administrators using “Site Setup” and “Project Setup” functions.
24. What types of reports can be generated with Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Autodesk Buzzsaw tracks and reports detailed information on all users, folders,
documents, logs, and forms within a site. You can run reports across your entire portfolio
of projects, within individual projects, and within individual logs to get thorough project
tracking and information on open or outstanding items and gain clear visibility into
schedules, budgets and project status. Standard reports include summary reports,
detailed reports, and overdue action items. The Autodesk Consulting team can customize
reports to meet a project’s or team’s specific data-reporting requirements.
Occasionally, Autodesk makes statements regarding planned or future development efforts for our existing or new
products and services. These statements are not intended to be a promise or guarantee of future delivery of
products, services, or features but merely reflect our current plans, which may change. Purchasing decisions should
not be made based upon reliance on these statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist or change after the date on which
they were made. Autodesk is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw, Design Web Format, DWF, and DXF 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.
© 2005 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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projects on schedule and within budget. As the leader in
online project collaboration, Buzzsaw enables you to
communicate, share, and track project information and
drawings throughout your teams. Whether you manage
building, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects, you
always have complete control
® ®
.
Contents
Autodesk Buzzsaw
speeds time to market,
increases team
accountability, and
helps keep projects on
time and on budget
Product Information ..........................................................................................................2
Industry Information .........................................................................................................4
Reporting Information.......................................................................................................5
Autodesk Buzzsaw 2005: Frequently Asked Questions
Product Information
1. What is Autodesk Buzzsaw?
The Autodesk® Buzzsaw® project collaboration service is the leader in providing
unprecedented visibility and control across an entire portfolio, allowing industry
professionals to proactively manage, optimize performance, and accelerate time-toprofitability
at each stage in the project lifecycle.
By facilitating better management and administration of processes and tasks through all
phases of the project lifecycle, Autodesk Buzzsaw helps speed time to market, increase
team accountability, and keep projects on time and on budget. Recently updated and
improved, Autodesk Buzzsaw has added new dashboard and reporting capabilities that
provide even greater visibility into project status and processes. In addition, enhanced
workflow rules, roles, and templates help team leaders to identify and resolve issues and
discrepancies faster than ever, boosting productivity across teams and the entire project
portfolio.
2. How can Buzzsaw help me monitor the status of my projects?
Buzzsaw Executive - and Project-level dashboards allow managers and team members to
monitor progress and quickly identify potential problems and discrepancies. The Project
Portfolio Dashboard and Reports provide project status, schedule, and budget information
for all of your projects. In addition, activity logs provide a complete listing of all site and
project activity, including who accessed what and when. Automatic notifications keep
project team members informed of important changes and updates.
3. How can Buzzsaw help my project team members address action items in time?
Buzzsaw tracks the assignment status of any outstanding forms and tasks. Team
members have Personal Dashboards that display the current action items assigned to
them, as well as action items they assigned to other team members. All actions and
responses are tracked in central logs and in the form history and are displayed on project
and site dashboards. In addition to displaying status in dashboards and reports, Buzzsaw
also sends automatic email reminders and overdue notices so that team members can
respond in a timely manner.
4. How can my team use Buzzsaw during the design phase of a project?
With Buzzsaw, all project team members get instant, anytime access to the latest project
documents and designs. Buzzsaw design collaboration features include version control,
locking, check-in and check-out notifications, and automatic xref scanning of all AutoCAD®
drawings during upload and download. You can post background drawings for your
consultants and verify who has accessed the drawings and when. The Buzzsaw design
review and approval workflow expedites design review by facilitating faster approvals, so
team leaders and clients can make decisions more quickly and identify potential issues
sooner rather than later.
5. How do external consultants, suppliers, and contractors benefit from Autodesk
Buzzsaw?
Buzzsaw provides enhanced control over project processes and improved communication
and collaboration for all project team members, throughout the project lifecycle – from
design through bidding, procurement, and construction. All project documents, including
design drawings, bid documents, construction RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes are
stored and managed centrally for easy team access. All team members get the right
information at the right time. Having the entire project team working on Autodesk Buzzsaw
enables consistency across the board, saves money on printing and distribution costs,
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Autodesk Buzzsaw 2005: Frequently Asked Questions
reduces the need for travel, and lowers the incidence of planning and construction errors
that can be attributed to outdated information.
6. If I work with external consultants, suppliers, and contractors, do they have to
purchase Buzzsaw, too?
Your consultants, suppliers, and contractors do not have to purchase Buzzsaw to
participate in your projects. Your subscription includes licenses that provide your
extended team members with access; when you invite your consultants and contractors to
your Buzzsaw site, the Buzzsaw software is automatically downloaded.
7. How can I control access to individual files or documents?
Autodesk Buzzsaw provides a flexible, multilevel system for managing user access to
project data. Each new team member is assigned one of eight (8) permission levels
ranging from full “administrative” access to “no access” at the project, folder, and
individual file level. Site and project administrators can use the permissions matrix to
quickly and easily view and change permissions.
8. How can I share the cost of the Buzzsaw service with my client (as I do for
other reimbursable costs such as printing and shipping?
Autodesk Buzzsaw has teamed up with Sepialine, the leader in cost recovery for design
professionals, to offer you the Argos Data Exchange - Buzzsaw Edition software, which
gives you a powerful way to capture, report, and bill your clients quickly and easily. This
is included, at no extra charge, with your Buzzsaw subscription. Alternatively, you can
use the Statistics tab in the Site Administration dialog box, which shows you how much
storage space is taken up by each project within your site.
9. How can my project team members view or mark up drawing files if they don’t
have AutoCAD software?
The Buzzsaw service integrates the latest viewing technology from Autodesk. This allows
project members to view and revise drawings in DWG, DWF™, and DXF™, as well as
Microstation® DGN files, and then automatically bring back those comments into the
original CAD file.
10. Can I use Autodesk Buzzsaw effectively for projects where team members
speak multiple languages?
Yes, Autodesk Buzzsaw is available in English, German, Japanese, Korean, and
Simplified Chinese. The interface appears in the native language for each user
(commands, dialog boxes). To ensure data integrity, the project documents and form data
are not translated.
11. Who can customize forms, reports, and dashboards? Can I use my company’s
forms?
The Autodesk Consulting team customizes forms, reports, and dashboards to fit your
company’s specific needs. An Autodesk consultant converts your forms, reports, and
dashboards to a format that the Autodesk Buzzsaw system database can read, and then
safely and securely configures your site with the custom forms, reports, and dashboards.
12. Can I customize Autodesk Buzzsaw myself?
To protect site security and integrity of the forms-processing engine, only the Autodesk
Consulting team can customize and configure forms.
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Autodesk Buzzsaw 2005: Frequently Asked Questions
13. What do I need to run the Autodesk Buzzsaw service?
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is required to use the Autodesk Buzzsaw service.
A modem connection speed of 56K or higher is required (a faster connection, such as
DSL, Cable Modem, or T1, is recommended).
There are ways to access Buzzsaw:
• Buzzsaw client software: In order to access all of the administrative features of
Buzzsaw, you will need to install the Buzzsaw software, which requires a PC with
Windows 98 or higher operating system.
• Buzzsaw Web Access (NEW!): Gives full access to project data, including projects,
folders, files, and forms, without the need to install the software. This is available
from any Internet connection (Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher is required for Buzzsaw
Web Access).
14. How do I get started using Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Call 866-815-3501. To start a trial site, go to www.autodesk.com/buzzsaw-freetrial,
register, set up your site, and start adding team members, projects, workflows, and files.
Your entire team can begin working online almost immediately. If you have been invited to
an Autodesk Buzzsaw site, just click the URL in your invitation email; you will be prompted
to change your password immediately upon login.
15. What if I need help using Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Support: You can get customer support by sending email to bcs.support@autodesk.com
or by calling 800-892-0449.
Training: Autodesk also hosts live free weekly training sessions online. Autodesk also
offers training and implementation consulting services tailored to your specific
requirements, to help you quickly and easily take full advantage of the Autodesk Buzzsaw
service. For details visit the Support Center at www.autodesk.com/buzzsaw-support.
16. How much does Autodesk Buzzsaw cost?
Autodesk offers annual subscriptions at various levels designed to meet the needs of your
business. Call 866-815-3501 to discuss your specific needs.
Industry Information
17. How do I benefit from Autodesk Buzzsaw if I am a Building Owner or
Homebuilder?
For owners and project managers, the Buzzsaw service provides heightened project
visibility, which enables more timely decision making and can directly translate into faster
time to market and optimized profitability. Moreover, the ability to create flexible and
customizable views that adapt to your processes and integrate with your company’s data
makes it easier to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously. For team
members, up-to-date summaries of project contents, task lists, and action items all
enhance accountability and help to reduce errors.
All project team members get instant, anytime access to up-to-date project documents
and designs. This access provides superior insight into projects for all team members. As
a result, this access helps to save money on document printing and distribution, reduces
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Autodesk Buzzsaw 2005: Frequently Asked Questions
travel expenses, and minimizes planning and construction errors due to outdated
information. Buzzsaw provides enhanced control over project processes and improved
communication and collaboration for all project team members, throughout the project
lifecycle – from design through bidding, procurement, and construction.
18. How do I benefit from Autodesk Buzzsaw if I am an Architect or Engineer?
Many architects and engineers use Buzzsaw for project collaboration with their clients and
consultants. All project documents, including design and construction drawings, are
centralized for easy team access at any time, so that all team members get the right
information at the right time. Autodesk Buzzsaw maintains detailed activity logs at
multiple levels: site, project, file, and user, so you can keep an audit trail of all document
changes and user actions. The Buzzsaw service includes viewing and markup tools for
design files, including DWG, DWF, DXF, and DGN file formats, so your clients can review
your designs without AutoCAD.
19. How can my team use Buzzsaw for construction administration and
management?
With Buzzsaw, you can manage all of your construction project drawings, documents, and
processes. Buzzsaw also features a wealth of standard construction administration and
management forms—including RFIs, submittals, change order requests, correspondence,
daily reports, and meeting minutes. Project managers can assign specific routing rules for
each form and process, with configurable timers, reminders, and tracking features. Using
standardized forms for all construction processes makes it easier to track and report
progress to everyone involved.
20. How can my team use Buzzsaw for bidding and procurement?
With Buzzsaw, you can manage your bidding process more effectively and drastically
reduce your shipping and printing costs. Post your project drawings--we recommend
using the Design Web Format™ (DWF) functionality, specifications, and instructions to
bidders on your Buzzsaw site. Create a private group for your bid participants using the
Buzzsaw service’s group management features, and create a folder with the “Deposit”
permission for your bidders to securely, submit proposals electronically, to provide you
confidentiality and control over bid document distribution and review.
21. What is Autodesk Buzzsaw for Retail?
The Autodesk Buzzsaw retail solution offers retailer owners improved visibility across the
store portfolio and greater control over the management of multiple, simultaneous building
projects. Autodesk Buzzsaw for Retail helps retail owners build stores faster, easier, and
more cost effectively. The retail solution package adds retail-specific forms, logs,
dashboards, and reports to the Buzzsaw service.
Reporting Information
22. What Dashboards are available with Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Autodesk Buzzsaw offers both standard and custom dashboards. The standard
dashboards provided follow:
• Site Level Executive Dashboards
o Project Portfolio Dashboard (Site Level) – high level summary of the status
of all projects, by region, by status (Green, Yellow, or Red) and by project
type
o Executive Summary - high level view of important data at across all projects
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o Site Details – A list of all action items for all site members (across all
projects)
• Project Level Executive Dashboards
o Executive Summary – high level view of important project information
o Project Details – a list of all action items for all project members
• Personal Dashboards
• Site Personal Summary – a view of all action items and important information for the
individual team member.
• Site Details – Personalized list of all action items across all projects.
• Project Personal Summary – a view of all action items and important project information
for the individual project team member
• Site and Project Information – Administrators can configure multiple Information Pages
for the site as well as for each project. This can include published schedules and
calendars, project photos, and other important information all site and project members
should see
• Custom dashboards can also be created for your specific business and project
requirement
23. Who can access Executive Dashboards and other Dashboards?
Access to Executive dashboards, as well as all other dashboards, is controlled by the Site
and Project Administrators using “Site Setup” and “Project Setup” functions.
24. What types of reports can be generated with Autodesk Buzzsaw?
Autodesk Buzzsaw tracks and reports detailed information on all users, folders,
documents, logs, and forms within a site. You can run reports across your entire portfolio
of projects, within individual projects, and within individual logs to get thorough project
tracking and information on open or outstanding items and gain clear visibility into
schedules, budgets and project status. Standard reports include summary reports,
detailed reports, and overdue action items. The Autodesk Consulting team can customize
reports to meet a project’s or team’s specific data-reporting requirements.
Occasionally, Autodesk makes statements regarding planned or future development efforts for our existing or new
products and services. These statements are not intended to be a promise or guarantee of future delivery of
products, services, or features but merely reflect our current plans, which may change. Purchasing decisions should
not be made based upon reliance on these statements. The Company assumes no obligation to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist or change after the date on which
they were made. Autodesk is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, Buzzsaw, Design Web Format, DWF, and DXF 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.
© 2005 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Sunday, November 21, 2010
Features and Benefits
Design, Visualize, Document, Share
Realize your ideas with efficiency and clarity, from conceptual design through drafting and detailing. Whether you’re creating solids and surfaces, studying the effects of lighting on your design, exploring design alternatives with walk-through animations, or producing an entire sheet set, AutoCAD® 2007 software has the tools to make it happen quickly and accurately.
Autodesk provides a complete set of tools to help designers clearly convey their design vision to clients and then quickly and accurately document those visions so that projects are completed on time and within budget. AutoCAD® 2005 built on the dramatic productivity gains of AutoCAD® 2004 software by adding tools that help designers efficiently manage sets of drawings. AutoCAD® 2006 enabled designers to work even faster and smarter on a wide range of day-to-day tasks with powerful new drafting features such as Dynamic Blocks and Dynamic Input.
Now, AutoCAD 2007 focuses on improving designers’ ability to create, navigate, and edit a conceptual design, clearly present the design to a nontechnical audience, and then easily document the design using all the powerful AutoCAD drafting tools. AutoCAD 2007 provides a huge productivity boost to users who currently do conceptual design in AutoCAD and to users who would like to do so. The common set of underlying technology “engines” and enhanced interface tools mean interoperability and cross-training between AutoCAD and Autodesk® products such as Autodesk® Revit® Building and Autodesk Inventor® software applications has never been better.
From turning thoughts into designs to creating compelling, rich graphical presentations that market your work to documenting that work as an entire set of drawings—AutoCAD helps you realize your ideas.
This Features and Benefits guide outlines the key features of AutoCAD 2007 by presenting the problems designers might currently encounter when creating and presenting conceptual designs, and by outlining the solutions provided in AutoCAD 2007. This guide also details the bottom-line benefits to designers and organizations.
This guide is not intended as an exhaustive list of the new AutoCAD 2007 features. To view a comprehensive list of new features, visit www.autodesk.com/autocad-features.
www.autodesk.com/autocad
Realize your ideas with efficiency and clarity, from conceptual design through drafting and detailing. Whether you’re creating solids and surfaces, studying the effects of lighting on your design, exploring design alternatives with walk-through animations, or producing an entire sheet set, AutoCAD® 2007 software has the tools to make it happen quickly and accurately.
Autodesk provides a complete set of tools to help designers clearly convey their design vision to clients and then quickly and accurately document those visions so that projects are completed on time and within budget. AutoCAD® 2005 built on the dramatic productivity gains of AutoCAD® 2004 software by adding tools that help designers efficiently manage sets of drawings. AutoCAD® 2006 enabled designers to work even faster and smarter on a wide range of day-to-day tasks with powerful new drafting features such as Dynamic Blocks and Dynamic Input.
Now, AutoCAD 2007 focuses on improving designers’ ability to create, navigate, and edit a conceptual design, clearly present the design to a nontechnical audience, and then easily document the design using all the powerful AutoCAD drafting tools. AutoCAD 2007 provides a huge productivity boost to users who currently do conceptual design in AutoCAD and to users who would like to do so. The common set of underlying technology “engines” and enhanced interface tools mean interoperability and cross-training between AutoCAD and Autodesk® products such as Autodesk® Revit® Building and Autodesk Inventor® software applications has never been better.
From turning thoughts into designs to creating compelling, rich graphical presentations that market your work to documenting that work as an entire set of drawings—AutoCAD helps you realize your ideas.
This Features and Benefits guide outlines the key features of AutoCAD 2007 by presenting the problems designers might currently encounter when creating and presenting conceptual designs, and by outlining the solutions provided in AutoCAD 2007. This guide also details the bottom-line benefits to designers and organizations.
This guide is not intended as an exhaustive list of the new AutoCAD 2007 features. To view a comprehensive list of new features, visit www.autodesk.com/autocad-features.
www.autodesk.com/autocad
Friday, November 19, 2010
All in a half-day’s work.
AutoCAD LT® 2007 software is pushing drafting further than ever.
The world’s number one–selling 2D drafting product is equipped
with enhancements that streamline day-to-day tasks with just one
thing in mind—boosting your productivity.
Terrifi c Toolbox
AutoCAD LT 2007 has enhanced drafting tools for easily handling any
drafting challenge. With Dynamic Blocks, cumbersome block libraries
are a thing of the past. Access multiple variations on a single block
and modify block geometry during and after insertion. Huge block
libraries are reduced, and so is your stress level. Block Authoring
gives you drag-and-drop functionality to easily add parameters
and actions to new or existing blocks. Express Tools enhance layer
management and minimize the steps it takes to complete a single
task. It all adds up to less—less time, less eff ort, and less work.
All the Info, All in One Place
With Dynamic Input and Heads-up DesignTM functionality, the
AutoCAD LT user interface is designed for easy access to dimensions
and command options. Enter your information at the graphics cursor
as you work and get immediate feedback dynamically displayed on
geometry as it’s created and edited. That way you can keep your
attention where it belongs—on your design.
Works Well with Others
Once you’ve been incredibly productive, you can be equally
collaborative. AutoCAD LT 2007 off ers DWG, DWFTM, and PDF
fi le compatibility—just like AutoCAD® software—so you can
seamlessly share designs. Electronically publish and distribute
drawing sets in a single DWF fi le for fast, secure collaboration
with team members, who can view, print, mark up, and round-trip
drawings for your review with Autodesk® Design Review software.
And with AutoCAD LT off ering the same high fi delity as AutoCAD,
collaboration has never looked so good.
For more information on how AutoCAD LT can
increase your everyday drafting productivity, visit
http://south-apac.autodesk.com/autocadlt.
The world’s number one–selling 2D drafting product is equipped
with enhancements that streamline day-to-day tasks with just one
thing in mind—boosting your productivity.
Terrifi c Toolbox
AutoCAD LT 2007 has enhanced drafting tools for easily handling any
drafting challenge. With Dynamic Blocks, cumbersome block libraries
are a thing of the past. Access multiple variations on a single block
and modify block geometry during and after insertion. Huge block
libraries are reduced, and so is your stress level. Block Authoring
gives you drag-and-drop functionality to easily add parameters
and actions to new or existing blocks. Express Tools enhance layer
management and minimize the steps it takes to complete a single
task. It all adds up to less—less time, less eff ort, and less work.
All the Info, All in One Place
With Dynamic Input and Heads-up DesignTM functionality, the
AutoCAD LT user interface is designed for easy access to dimensions
and command options. Enter your information at the graphics cursor
as you work and get immediate feedback dynamically displayed on
geometry as it’s created and edited. That way you can keep your
attention where it belongs—on your design.
Works Well with Others
Once you’ve been incredibly productive, you can be equally
collaborative. AutoCAD LT 2007 off ers DWG, DWFTM, and PDF
fi le compatibility—just like AutoCAD® software—so you can
seamlessly share designs. Electronically publish and distribute
drawing sets in a single DWF fi le for fast, secure collaboration
with team members, who can view, print, mark up, and round-trip
drawings for your review with Autodesk® Design Review software.
And with AutoCAD LT off ering the same high fi delity as AutoCAD,
collaboration has never looked so good.
For more information on how AutoCAD LT can
increase your everyday drafting productivity, visit
http://south-apac.autodesk.com/autocadlt.
High-Fidelity 2D and 3D Viewing and Printing
PROBLEM
Project teams need a comprehensive solution for publishing, distributing, reviewing, and
printing engineering data. Companies work with multiple file formats and need an easy-touse
solution to deploy throughout their workforce.
Designers invest tremendous time in their engineering and architectural designs and need
to protect them from unauthorized viewing and editing. They need a file format that
securely protects their intellectual property.
In addition to security, designers need a file format that preserves the rich information
contained in their designs. For viewing and printing, it’s essential that the designs are
presented with the full fidelity of the original CAD drawing.
SOLUTION
Autodesk DWF Composer is built around the DWF file format, an ideal format for sharing
engineering drawings, maps, and models. It is the fastest, easiest way to communicate
design information while ensuring secure and efficient collaboration at any stage of the
project or product lifecycle.
Autodesk DWF Composer supports the high-fidelity viewing and printing of 2D and 3D
DWF files. When viewing DWF files, you see the design as the designer intended—it’s
essentially an electronic plot. DWF files include rich design information, such as layers,
views, sheet properties, units, and scale. When printing DWF files, users see an accurate
rendition of the original design. You can also print to scale with precision. Autodesk DWF
Composer also provides access to other printing features to print to any Microsoft®
Windows® -compatible printer and accommodate available hardware.
For users who need to view or print designs in the native AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor
file formats, Autodesk DWF Composer comes with a DWG Viewer that enables viewing,
plotting, and publishing to DWF format from DWG files, as well as Autodesk Inventor View
to view and plot Autodes k Inventor filesTo view a raster, simply drag the image into
Autodesk DWF Composer.
Project teams need a comprehensive solution for publishing, distributing, reviewing, and
printing engineering data. Companies work with multiple file formats and need an easy-touse
solution to deploy throughout their workforce.
Designers invest tremendous time in their engineering and architectural designs and need
to protect them from unauthorized viewing and editing. They need a file format that
securely protects their intellectual property.
In addition to security, designers need a file format that preserves the rich information
contained in their designs. For viewing and printing, it’s essential that the designs are
presented with the full fidelity of the original CAD drawing.
SOLUTION
Autodesk DWF Composer is built around the DWF file format, an ideal format for sharing
engineering drawings, maps, and models. It is the fastest, easiest way to communicate
design information while ensuring secure and efficient collaboration at any stage of the
project or product lifecycle.
Autodesk DWF Composer supports the high-fidelity viewing and printing of 2D and 3D
DWF files. When viewing DWF files, you see the design as the designer intended—it’s
essentially an electronic plot. DWF files include rich design information, such as layers,
views, sheet properties, units, and scale. When printing DWF files, users see an accurate
rendition of the original design. You can also print to scale with precision. Autodesk DWF
Composer also provides access to other printing features to print to any Microsoft®
Windows® -compatible printer and accommodate available hardware.
For users who need to view or print designs in the native AutoCAD or Autodesk Inventor
file formats, Autodesk DWF Composer comes with a DWG Viewer that enables viewing,
plotting, and publishing to DWF format from DWG files, as well as Autodesk Inventor View
to view and plot Autodes k Inventor filesTo view a raster, simply drag the image into
Autodesk DWF Composer.
Monday, November 8, 2010
GO DIGITAL !!
*This product is subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies the
download of this software. Autodesk, AutoCAD, Design Web Format, and DWF 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. ©2005 Autodesk, Inc.
All rights reserved. 000000000000115095
It’s the Format Your World Demands
Compact and easy to create and post to the web, the
Autodesk® DWF™ (Design Web Format™) format can contain
complex design data and can be viewed and printed by
members of your project team with the free* Autodesk®
DWF™ Viewer.
3D View and Print
Because the DWF file format supports real-world
coordinate measurements, you can use DWF Viewer
to view and print 3D models published from Autodesk
software applications.
High Performance and Fidelity
Present and review rich design data with the precision needed
for complex projects. The DWF format supports up to 60
million dpi with files that are smaller and faster to transmit—
often 1/20 the size of DWG files and 1/10 the size of PDF files.
They’re also print-ready, making it easy for anyone to use them.
Intelligent Design Data That Stays Put
DWF files are more than electronic paper—they’re published
models. Capture and distribute the intelligence you put
into your designs with the DWF format and Autodesk
DWF Viewer. From dimension and scale to data links and
manufacturer information, it can all be published to a DWF
file and viewed by the design team.
Cost-Effective and Secure
Eliminate paper, printing, and delivery costs by sharing your
designs electronically. Built into all Autodesk design applications,
DWF technology is free to publish, view, and print. Catch
potential errors before they cause problems by sharing and
reviewing information rapidly, and safeguard your intellectual
property with password protection and layer controls.
For your free download of Autodesk DWF Viewer,
go to www.autodesk.com/dwfviewer-download.
For more information about Autodesk DWF Viewer,
visit www.autodesk.com/dwfviewer.
For more information about the DWF format and on
publishing DWF files, visit www.autodesk.com/dwf.
High-Fidelity 3D Viewing
Several Autodesk design applications, such as
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, offer 3D DWF
format support.
Access More Design Intelligence
Autodesk DWF Viewer supports the viewing of
user-defined block attributes published from the
AutoCAD® 2006 family of products.
Painless Publishing
Sharing designs is simple and free with one-click
publishing from Autodesk design applications.
download of this software. Autodesk, AutoCAD, Design Web Format, and DWF 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. ©2005 Autodesk, Inc.
All rights reserved. 000000000000115095
It’s the Format Your World Demands
Compact and easy to create and post to the web, the
Autodesk® DWF™ (Design Web Format™) format can contain
complex design data and can be viewed and printed by
members of your project team with the free* Autodesk®
DWF™ Viewer.
3D View and Print
Because the DWF file format supports real-world
coordinate measurements, you can use DWF Viewer
to view and print 3D models published from Autodesk
software applications.
High Performance and Fidelity
Present and review rich design data with the precision needed
for complex projects. The DWF format supports up to 60
million dpi with files that are smaller and faster to transmit—
often 1/20 the size of DWG files and 1/10 the size of PDF files.
They’re also print-ready, making it easy for anyone to use them.
Intelligent Design Data That Stays Put
DWF files are more than electronic paper—they’re published
models. Capture and distribute the intelligence you put
into your designs with the DWF format and Autodesk
DWF Viewer. From dimension and scale to data links and
manufacturer information, it can all be published to a DWF
file and viewed by the design team.
Cost-Effective and Secure
Eliminate paper, printing, and delivery costs by sharing your
designs electronically. Built into all Autodesk design applications,
DWF technology is free to publish, view, and print. Catch
potential errors before they cause problems by sharing and
reviewing information rapidly, and safeguard your intellectual
property with password protection and layer controls.
For your free download of Autodesk DWF Viewer,
go to www.autodesk.com/dwfviewer-download.
For more information about Autodesk DWF Viewer,
visit www.autodesk.com/dwfviewer.
For more information about the DWF format and on
publishing DWF files, visit www.autodesk.com/dwf.
High-Fidelity 3D Viewing
Several Autodesk design applications, such as
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop, offer 3D DWF
format support.
Access More Design Intelligence
Autodesk DWF Viewer supports the viewing of
user-defined block attributes published from the
AutoCAD® 2006 family of products.
Painless Publishing
Sharing designs is simple and free with one-click
publishing from Autodesk design applications.
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