SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2001--Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq:ADSK) today announced that it will broadcast its second quarter fiscal 2002 financial results conference call live via its website on Thursday, August 16, 2001.

    WHAT:    Autodesk Inc. Second Quarter FY2002 Financial Results

    WHEN:    Thursday, August 16, 2001; 2:00 p.m. Pacific time

    HOW:     If you would like to listen to the live call, Autodesk 
             will be hosting a webcast at www.autodesk.com/investor. 
             This call will be archived until September 1, 2001 on our
             website. If you are unable to access the Internet for the
             call, you may dial in at 888/343-7141.

    CONTACT: Autodesk Investor Relations
             415/507-6705
             investor.relations@autodesk.com

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