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PRODUCTS
Design Solutions Segment
The Design Solutions Segment accounted for 87% of overall net revenue in fiscal 2008. The principal
product offerings from the different divisions of the Design Solutions Segment are as follows:
Platform Solutions and Emerging Business Division and Other
The Platform Solutions and Emerging Business Division and Other accounted for 53% of the Design
Solutions Segment revenue and 46% of overall net revenue in fiscal 2008. The division’s revenue includes
revenue from sales of licenses of our 2D horizontal products, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, as well as, our 2D
industry-specific product, AutoCAD Map 3D, and revenue from Autodesk Consulting. The division’s principal
product offerings include the following:
ŠAutoCAD
AutoCAD software, which is our largest revenue-generating product, is a customizable and extensible
computer-aided design (CAD) application for 2D drafting, detailing, design documentation and basic 3D
visualization. AutoCAD provides digital tools that can be used independently and in conjunction with other
specific applications in fields ranging from construction to manufacturing to geospatial, civil engineering and
process plant design.
ŠAutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT software is used for 2D drafting and detailing by design professionals who require full DWG
file format compatibility and document sharing capability without the need for software customization or certain
advanced functionality. Users can securely share all design data with team members who use AutoCAD or
Autodesk products built on AutoCAD. AutoCAD LT is our second largest revenue-generating product.
ŠAutoCAD Map 3D
AutoCAD Map 3D software provides mapping functionality to engineers and geospatial professionals who
need to integrate CAD and geographic information system (“GIS”) data. It contains the complete AutoCAD
toolset to enhance productivity, and also offers specialized functionality for map cleanup, geospatial analysis,
and access to GIS data sources. Integrated GIS tools provide mapping and analysis functions for visualization
and evaluation of design and asset management products.
Architecture, Engineering and Construction Division
The Architecture, Engineering and Construction Division accounted for 25% of the Design Solutions
Segment revenue and 22% of overall net revenue in fiscal 2008. Autodesk Architecture, Engineering and
Construction Division solutions enable customers and their clients to reduce inefficiencies in building design,
civil engineering, construction and management, supporting information and management needs throughout the
building lifecycle. The division’s solutions include the most advanced technology for building information
modeling (“BIM”), AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity software, dynamic civil modeling
and collaborative project management. BIM, a paradigm for building design, documentation and construction,
enables users to exchange and analyze complex design and construction information in digital form, and through
its use enables users to create sustainable or “green” building designs through analysis of materials, quantities,
energy use, and lighting in a virtual model. The division’s principal product offerings include the following:
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