SAN RAFAEL, Calif., April 27, 2004— Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that it will broadcast its first quarter fiscal 2005 financial results conference call live via its website on Tuesday, May 18, 2004.

WHAT: Autodesk, Inc. First Quarter FY2005 Financial Results

WHEN: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 2:00pm PST

HOW: If you would like to listen to the live call, Autodesk will be hosting a webcast at www.autodesk.com/investor. If you are unable to access the Internet for the call, you may dial in at 800.901.5213 and reference 41072538 as the passcode.

CONTACT: Sue Pirri Senior Director Investor Relations 415-507-6467 sue.pirri@autodesk.com

About Autodesk Founded in 1982, Autodesk, Inc., is the world's leading design software and digital content company. Autodesk offers solutions for professionals in building design, geographic information systems, manufacturing, digital media, and wireless data services. By delivering progressive products and services, Autodesk helps customers create, manage, use and maximize the value of their digital data throughout the lifecycle of their projects. For more information about the company, see www.autodesk.com.

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