Autodesk Announces New Infrastructure Modeling Software for Utilities, Telecommunications and Governments

Latest Applications Improve the Design and Management of Infrastructure Projects: AutoCAD Map 3D 2010, AutoCAD Raster Design 2010, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010, and Autodesk Topobase 2010 software

SAN RAFAEL, Calif - In a virtual press conference on Friday, Autodesk, Inc. announced new Infrastructure Modeling software products, which help users in utilities, telecommunications organizations and government agencies improve the design and management of their infrastructure. Autodesk's portfolio of products -- including AutoCAD Map 3D 2010, AutoCAD Raster Design 2010, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010, and Autodesk Topobase 2010 -- provides users with an intelligent and
comprehensive solution for designing, visualizing, simulating and analyzing infrastructure assets and development plans.

In Friday's live webcast, Jay Bhatt, Autodesk senior vice president for AEC Solutions, addressed technology's critical role in the design and management
of infrastructure. By using Autodesk Infrastructure Modeling technologies,
customers can now aggregate multiple sources of data from CAD, GIS and 3D
modeling systems -- allowing them to help improve the design of new systems
and manage already constructed infrastructure more efficiently.

"Infrastructure Modeling helps professionals build an integrated digital
model and make better, faster decisions, whether they are designing smart
electric utility grids, planning city projects, or managing complex
telecommunications networks," said Bhatt. "Because Autodesk provides both
design and asset management solutions, it is uniquely positioned to support
the entire Infrastructure Modeling process."

World-Class Design, Mapping, Data Aggregation and Asset Management Tools

Autodesk's Infrastructure Modeling software products provide users with world
class design, mapping, data aggregation and management tools they need across
the infrastructure design and management workflow. Today, Autodesk announced
new versions of the following products:

AutoCAD Map 3D 2010

AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 software is a leading engineering solution for creating
and managing spatial data. Using open-source Feature Data Object (FDO) data
access technology, AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 software provides direct access to the
leading data formats used in design and GIS and enables the use of AutoCAD
software tools for maintaining a broad variety of spatial information. For
the Infrastructure Modeling process, AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 brings together
geospatial, civil engineering, and utility network data into a common CAD
environment. New features in AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 include:

Increased Options for Importing Survey Data--AutoCAD Map 3D survey
functionality focuses on asset data collection and mapping. This
functionality helps users organize, manage, and integrate their field
collected data within the AutoCAD Map 3D environment.Enhanced Data Analysis
Capabilities--Seven new overlay operations enhance the analytical
capabilities of AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 geospatial software. Users can compare or
combine FDO-connected data stores for improved decision making.New Workflow
Framework--Using Windows Workflow Foundation, AutoCAD Map 3D makes it easy to
automate repetitive tasks using a new and powerful workflow framework and user
interface. This framework makes it easy to build, save, and share simple and
complex workflows using a visual editor.

AutoCAD Raster Design 2010

AutoCAD Raster Design 2010 software extends the power of AutoCAD software and
AutoCAD-based products by enabling engineers and designers to use scanned
paper drawings, maps, satellite images, aerial photos, and similar digital
imagery within their design projects. With this tool, designers can easily
turn scanned designs into digital CAD data that can be incorporated into
infrastructure models. AutoCAD Raster Design 2010 includes the following new
features:

Support for additional AutoCAD Products--Now compatible with AutoCAD P&ID,
AutoCAD Civil, and Autodesk Topobase software.More Deployment Options--Citrix
Ready application, enabling deployment via a Citrix application delivery
environment when used with AutoCAD Map 3D 2010 software.

Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010

Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010 software is a powerful mapping platform for
delivering CAD and GIS information quickly, easily, and cost-effectively via
the web. It helps to maximize the value of design and spatial data by
enabling information sharing with customers and internal teams, as well as
integrating with enterprise applications. Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010
offers improved performance, raster reprojection capability, and new FDO
providers for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and GE Energy Smallworld. In
addition, Autodesk MapGuide Studio 2010, the authoring environment for
Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise 2010, will be offered free to Autodesk MapGuide
Enterprise subscription customers.

Autodesk Topobase 2010

Autodesk Topobase 2010 infrastructure model management software provides a
single source of accurate network information for maintenance, planning,
reporting, and integration into asset management and operational systems.
Built on AutoCAD Map 3D and Autodesk MapGuide software, Topobase is an open
solution with industry-specific workflows that helps customers reduce
backlogs, enhance data quality and improve operational efficiency. New
features in Topobase 2010 include simplified underground asset profile
creation tools; enhanced reporting and charting capabilities; improved Web
performance; and easier and greater control over user access.

Availability

Product availability will vary by country. Details and purchasing options
will be accessible starting March 24, 2009, at:
www.autodesk.com/purchaseoptions.