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AutoCAD 2004 SP1 Being re-released

There was an initial problem with a plot driver with the first Service Pack for AutoCAD 2004 which caused some problems in plot quality on HP devices. We worked non-stop to fix the problem the same day and will be releasing it to the web later today. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. If you installed the first SP1, you will be able to install the new Service Pack over the already installed one. Sincerely, Shaan... Read more →

AutoCAD 2004 Beta Site in Press Release

Portland Firm Cuts Production Time with Autodesk 2004 Tools Just a snippet of the press release: "“AutoCAD 2004 is the most worthwhile AutoCAD upgrade I’ve seen,” said Jeff Reaves, president of Group Mackenzie. “The product is already making us more productive by decreasing our production time and allowing us more time to design. This makes us competitive and is extremely valuable to our customers.” “Quick and Simple Implementation with Unexpected Cost Savings Group Mackenzie, an active participant in the AutoCAD... Read more →

Another New Photo Coming

I am getting some nice people to come and take photos for a potentially new image in the upper left. Thank you for all of the feedback. I received over 40 emails and private discussion groups posts. The favorite appeared to be photo number 2. Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Blog......hmmm CAD...hrmmm

I can forsee a CAD Manager or lead designer using a Blog (Web Log) to update members on their team as well as thier company of current CAD standards and guidelines and staffing as well as any other tips, tuts, and solutions. You could use it like many used the CAD Manager Bulletin portion of the old AutoCAD Today. It is a really nice way to update people, and fun too. Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Happy 8th Anniversary

On this day 8 years ago Microsoft launched Windows 95. Luckily it is mostly gone from machines now. ;-) -Shaan Read more →

Thank You For the Feedback

I want to thank everyone for all of the feedback I have recieved so far on the photo. The coffee'd up techno geek look in the upper left is the current photo and will be the photo for the time being. This Blog is still young and finding a sense of purpose and topics. The Blog will develop over the next month until it launches to all Autodesk subscription customers. Ideas and request for feedback: What would you like or... Read more →

New Blog image selected

The photo at the upper left of me is the one selected for this Blog. I think it looks fun and not all to bad for techno geek such as myself. Feedback is always welcomed and appreciated. Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Which Numbered Photo is Best?

Please email me which photo you think is best 1 through 4, or should I try others? Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

New photo coming

I know the image currently of me looks bad but there will be a replacement. Cheers, -Shaan Read more →

Getting the feel for this Blog

Blogs (Weblogs) are a fun and informative technology. I hope to make this Blog one of interest to many fellow AutoCAD users. I plan on posting tips & tricks, announcements, and future product design feedback. I will be joined from time to time by two of the best in AutoCAD and they are Lynn Allen and Heidi Hewett as well as others in my AutoCAD team. About Me: I am a Technical Marketing Manager for the AutoCAD group and also... Read more →