SAN RAFAEL, Calif., Nov 27, 2001 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK), the world's leading design software and digital content company, today announced that it will broadcast a virtual presentation regarding its intention to develop next generation solid modeling kernel to improve and speed customers' 3D design and product development cycles live via its website on Wednesday, November 28, 2001.

WHAT:       Autodesk Inc. to Develop Next Generation Solid Modeling
            Kernel to Improve and Speed Customers' 3D Design and
            Product Development Cycles
WHEN:       Wednesday, November 28, 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 December 14, 2001 on our
            website. If you are unable to access the Internet for the
            call, you may dial in at 1-800-207-3346.
CONTACT:    Autodesk Investor Relations
            415-507-6705
            investor.relations@autodesk.com

    About Autodesk

Autodesk is the world's leading design software and digital content company. Founded in 1982, Autodesk provides design software, Internet portal services, wireless development platforms, and point-of-location applications that empower more than four million customers in over 150 countries to drive business and remain competitive. For more information, contact any Authorized Autodesk Reseller, call Autodesk at 800-964-6432, or visit www.autodesk.com. Discreet(TM) product information is available at 800-869-3504 or via the Web at www.discreet.com.

Autodesk and AutoCAD are registered trademarks, and Volo and Discreet are trademarks, of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, and trademarks belong to their respective holders.

CONTACT:          Autodesk
                  Misty Ohmart, 415/507-6208
                  misty.ohmart@autodesk.com

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