V+Z Top+ 2006 Provides Ease-of-use and Integration of Swiss Standards

AESCH, Switzerland, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Vifian + Zuberbuehler AG today announced support for Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop 2006, next generation AutoCAD(R)-based building design and documentation software from Autodesk, Inc., 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.

V+Z Top+ 2006 offers customers an ideal combination of global technology and data standards provided by Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, as well as addresses Swiss needs in standards, library and functions. With Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, architects realize immediate 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. With the new publish-to-DWF(TM) capability, including intelligent metadata in both 2D and 3D, architects can send fully materialized construction models for the customer to view.

"By integrating with the latest features in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, Vifian + Zuberbuehler AG enables our joint customers to quickly realize increased productivity gains," said Jim Quanci, who heads the global Autodesk Developer Network. "We are enthusiastic to have Vifian + Zuberbuehler AG rapid support for Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006."

"Vifian + Zuberbuehler values our strategic, long long-term relationship with Autodesk. V+Z has over 22 years of experience in the CAD market, and 20 years working with Autodesk," said Rene Zuberbuehler, CEO of Vifian + Zuberbuehler.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) 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 Vifian + Zuberbuehler AG

Vifian + Zuberbuehler (V+Z) is an architectural office since 1978 and develops CAD-software for architects and the building industry for over 20 years, which takes into concern the special needs and standards of the Swiss building industry. This allows their customers a more efficient and professional way of working together with a short training period. In addition they offer support, training, consulting and also visualizations to assure an optimal use at the customer. For additional information, please visit www.vzag.ch.

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.

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.

Vifian + Zuberbuehler Contact:
Rene Zuberbuehler
+41-43-344-12-12
rene.zuberbuehler@vzag.ch

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.
03/15/2005
CONTACT: Rene Zuberbuehler of Vifian + Zuberbuehler, +41-43-344-12-12, or rene.zuberbuehler@vzag.ch
Web site: http://www.vzag.ch
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