WESSLING, Germany, March 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Mensch und Maschine Software AG today announced support for Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop 2006, next generation AutoCAD(R)-based building design and documentation 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. Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 helps architects realize their ideas by delivering flexibility in both implementation and use, the efficiency of real-world building objects, and the very best AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity.

With Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 architects can start working immediately with minimal training, and implement Autodesk Architectural Desktop at their own pace with the familiar working methods and user interface.

Mensch and Maschine Software's RoCAD leverages one of Autodesk Architectural Desktop's new features, Publish-to-DWF(TM) capability, as RoCAD enables the seamless integration of 2D and 3D for all the requirements from working in the floor plan to the 3D construction, calculation and complete bill of materials. With the new Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, Mensch und Maschine also utilizes the flexible application development environment, including new .NET interface. Since 1999, RoCAD has been leveraging Autodesk Architectural Desktop and its development platform to be more powerful and faster in fulfilling customer needs.

"By integrating with the latest features in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, Mensch und Maschine enables our joint customers to maximize their productivity gains," said Jim Quanci, who heads the global Autodesk Developer Network. "We are pleased to have the rapid strong support of Mensch und Maschine for Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006."

Christoph Aschenbrenner, vp central region for Mensch und Maschine Software AG notes that, "the combined Mensch und Maschine-Autodesk solution is key to the success of the building services-industry as RoCAD provides state-of-the-art technology, reliabilty and usability for our customers."

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 Mensch und Maschine Software AG

Mensch und Maschine Software AG is a leading vendor of Computer Aided Design (CAD) -- Solutions in Europe with branches in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France, Italy, UK, Belgium, Sweden, Poland and the U.S., Japan and Singapore.

The company offers a wide range of CAD-based solutions for the main industry areas as Mechanical Design, Electrical, Architecture, Building Services and Geography. It was founded in 1984 and is based in Wessling nearby Munich. In 2004 Mensch und Maschine achieved a gross revenue of 137.5 Million Euro with 350 employees. For additional information about Mensch und Maschine Software AG, please visit www.mum.de.

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, AutoCAD 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.

CONTACT: Roswitha Menke of Mensch und Maschine Software AG, +41-0-31-312-62-24, or r.menke@textwear.ch.

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Roswitha Menke of Mensch und Maschine Software AG, +41-0-31-312-62-24, or r.menke@textwear.ch