BATON ROUGE, La., March 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Flow Logic International, today announced its support for AutoCAD(R) 2006 next generation design software from Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. AutoCAD(R) 2006 software allows users to create, manage and share design information faster, to compete and win.

With Flow Logic International striving to give their customers a competitive edge in the market place with ACPlant Designer, and supporting the productivity improvements in AutoCAD(R) 2006, customers will be able to maintain their edge and realize their designs faster. All done with the world's leading customizable and extendable CAD software platform.

ACPlant Designers data-centric approach to pipe design and the productivity improvements in AutoCAD(R) 2006, including the new drafting and annotation tools and the Heads-Up Design interface, will benefit users as soon as they open a drawing. The users will be able to notice a marked improvement in their designs with the tools available from both ACPlant Designer and AutoCAD(R).

"By integrating with the latest features in AutoCAD 2006, Flow Logic International enables our joint process plant design customers to realize high productivity gains," said Jim Quanci, who heads the global Autodesk Developer Network. "We are pleased to have the strong support of Flow Logic International for AutoCAD 2006."

"Flow Logic International values its long-term relationship with Autodesk. The combination of AutoCAD 2006 and ACPlant Designer provide a data-centric plant design solution to the Power and Process Industry," said W. H. "Hutch" McClendon, CEO of Flow Logic International. "Now plant designers can facilitate communication through the database which improves the work process and produces more consistent designs. At the end of the day the owner/operator can get a more consistent design in less time and have the design data available for maintenance throughout the life-cycle of the plant."

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned into reality. With six million users, Autodesk is the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers create, manage and share their digital assets more effectively. As a result, customers turn ideas into competitive advantage by becoming more productive, streamlining project efficiency, and maximizing profits.

Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional information about Autodesk, please visit www.autodesk.com.

The Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) is comprised of more than 2500 technology partners around the world, that extend Autodesk solutions to meet the industry-specific needs of customers. New 2006-compatible applications from ADN partners are launched every day at: www.autodesk.com/partnerproducts.

About Flow Logic International

Flow Logic International (fli) is a privately owned plant design solution company that focuses on innovation, service and value. We offer a unique data- centric design solution, which enhances AutoCAD by storing information in one central database allowing changes to be reflected throughout the entire project in real time. This eliminates errors and saves your company valuable time and money. ACPlant Designer allows you to use your existing database, forms and reports, as well as input data directly into the design. This gives the entire project team an accurate flow of information. We prove our commitment to customer service by having members of our team work on-site with your company. Our goal is your success. Please contact us at www.fli.bz.

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.

NOTE: Autodesk and AutoCAD 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.

CONTACT:
Flow Logic
Hutch McClendon
hutchmcclendon@direcway.com

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Hutch McClendon of Flow Logic, +1-415-332-5816, or hutchmcclendon@direcway.com