Mobile Design Evolves With 3D Collaboration, Location Features, and
Remote Printing
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 28, 2011--
Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) announced several new features to be added to
the next release of AutoCAD
WS, a free* web and mobile application that enables users to view,
edit and share AutoCAD
projects across desktop, web and mobile devices. AutoCAD WS users will
have access to 3D interactive features, including the ability to work
with 3D drawings on mobile devices. In addition, AutoCAD WS will include
GPS capabilities, allowing geographic location information to be shared
and saved with design projects, as well as new Plot-to-Print
capabilities for immediate remote printing to any HP ePrinter, including
Designjets. With more than three million downloads to date, AutoCAD WS
supports increased collaboration among architects, designers and
engineers, as well as non-CAD professionals.
AutoCAD WS users will have access to 3D interactive features, including the ability to work with 3D drawings across multiple platforms. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Our ongoing objective with AutoCAD WS is to foster a collaborative
design experience no matter where designers do their work,” said Amy
Bunszel, vice president, AutoCAD Products at Autodesk. “With this next
version, we are excited to deliver highly requested features that extend
the value of the application and improve the design workflow.”
AutoCAD WS can be used virtually anywhere to view, edit, and share
drawings among design teams and project stakeholders. The next version
expands the functionality of AutoCAD WS with the following:
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3D interactive features ― An interactive 3D mode will enable
users to view and share 3D drawings with AutoCAD WS using mobile
devices.
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GPS integration ― Utilizing the GPS capabilities of most mobile
devices, users will be able to improve orientation in their drawings,
including the ability to share and save comments to geographic
locations within the drawing ― all while in the field.
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Plot to Print with HP ePrint & Share ― By registering for HP
ePrint & Share, a free HP online service, AutoCAD WS users can
easily access and print their designs on any web-connected HP
Designjet printer directly from AutoCAD WS with full control over plot
styles, paper sizes, layouts and more.
“Design professionals are constantly moving between the office, the job
site and offices of partners and clients,” said Santiago Morera, vice
president and general manager, Large Format Printing, HP. “The new cloud
printing functionality of AutoCAD WS made possible through HP ePrint &
Share will give users a full solution for documenting and sharing their
designs in hardcopy wherever they may be, which is critical to their
business.”
About Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc., is a leader in 3D
design, engineering and entertainment software. Customers across the
manufacturing, architecture, building, construction, and media and
entertainment industries ― including the last 16 Academy Award winners
for Best Visual Effects — use Autodesk software to design, visualize and
simulate their ideas. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in
1982, Autodesk continues to develop the broadest portfolio of
state-of-the-art software for global markets. For additional information
about Autodesk, visit www.autodesk.com.
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time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or
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© 2011 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Source: Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
Angela Costa Simoes, 415-547-2388
angela.simoes@autodesk.com