LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 27, 2012--
Autodesk University-- Autodesk,
Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK), the leader in cloud-based design and
engineering software, today announced Autodesk
FormIt, a new free* mobile app that allows building design
professionals to conceptualize, analyze, and share early design ideas
and forms. Available on the iPad, FormIt allow users—at all levels of
expertise—to capture building design ideas digitally and support a Building
Information Modeling (BIM) workflow in
the earliest stages of design. The announcement was made today at the
main stage keynote at Autodesk University.
“Design professionals are increasingly working on the go and Autodesk
FormIt helps them to capture building design concepts digitally anytime,
anywhere ideas strike,” said Nicolas Mangon, senior director, AEC
strategy and marketing, Autodesk. “Instead of scribbling these ideas and
sketches on a napkin, FormIt lets users easily create designs on their
iPad and then share them with other users through Autodesk 360 for
further collaboration and analysis.”
Autodesk FormIt uses real-world site information to help users create
forms in context and support early design decisions with real building
data. Autodesk FormIt enables users to:
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Form expressive design ideas on mobile devices, and experience a
continuous BIM workflow to desktop applications, such as Autodesk
Revit and Vasari, which is now available as a public beta.
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Create forms from a gallery of shapes and manipulate designs using
their hands for easy model changes.
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Easily access site information that allows them to set the exact
project location and create design forms in context of the proposed
building location.
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Make informed early design decisions by studying shadows using the
location aware sub path tool; track gross building floor area as
designs develop; and address easement and property line issues while
exploring building footprints.
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Store and share designs to the cloud using Autodesk 360 web services**.
The Autodesk FormIt App is available for free worldwide exclusively from
the App Store on iPad at https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/autodesk-formit/id575282599?mt=8&ls=1.
For more information on Autodesk FormIt and other Autodesk mobile apps,
please visit http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/index?siteID=123112&id=16953811
About Autodesk University
Now in its 20th year, Autodesk University is the annual series of
Autodesk in-person and virtual user conferences, which include the
flagship Autodesk University event in Las Vegas, as well as
international events including Autodesk University Japan, Brazil,
Russia, Germany and China. Associated online content is available
through Autodesk University Virtual. The 2012 events will bring together
over 70,000 designers, engineers, architects and digital artists to
Learn, Connect and Explore. More information is available at the Autodesk
University web site.
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 17 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.
* Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the
end-user license and services agreement that accompanies the software.
** Visit https://360.autodesk.com
to learn about setting up an Autodesk 360 account. Currently, all
customers who have an active Autodesk 360 account are eligible to
receive 3GB of free storage and a collaboration workspace. For customers
who have active Autodesk Subscription, additional Autodesk 360 features
and benefits may apply.
Autodesk, AutoCAD, and Revit are registered trademarks or trademarks
of Autodesk, Inc., and/or its subsidiaries and/or affiliates in the USA
and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or
trademarks belong to their respective holders. Academy Award is a
registered trademark of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and
Sciences. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product and services
offerings, and specifications and pricing at any time without notice,
and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may
appear in this document.
© 2012 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.
Source: Autodesk, Inc.
Autodesk, Inc.
Brett Smith, 415-547-2405
brett.smith@autodesk.com