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ŠAutoCAD Mechanical
AutoCAD Mechanical software offers purpose-built 2D mechanical design and engineering tools that are
seamlessly compatible with all AutoCAD-based applications. AutoCAD Mechanical accelerates the mechanical
design process by providing standards-based libraries of parts and tools for automating design tasks.
Media and Entertainment Segment
The Media and Entertainment Segment accounted for 12% of overall net revenue in fiscal 2008. Principal
product offerings in the Media and Entertainment Segment’s Animation and Advanced Systems business lines
include the following:
Animation
ŠAutodesk 3ds Max
Autodesk 3ds Max software provides 3D modeling, animation and rendering solutions that enable game
developers, design visualization professionals and visual effects artists to create realistic digital images,
animations and complex scenes and to communicate abstract or complex mechanical, architectural, engineering
and construction concepts.
ŠAutodesk Maya
Autodesk Maya software provides 3D modeling, animation, effects and rendering solutions that enable film
and video artists, game developers and design visualization professionals to create engaging, lifelike digital
images, realistic animations and simulations, and extraordinary visual effects.
Advanced Systems
ŠAutodesk Flame, Autodesk Inferno and Autodesk Flint
Autodesk Flame, Autodesk Inferno and Autodesk Flint systems are our scalable line of interactive real-time
visual effects and graphics design solutions. These products offer scalable performance to service a wide range of
client workflows from interactive broadcast design to real-time high-resolution film work. They also offer the
ability to interactively create, composite and edit highly challenging sequences that merge live action with
computer-generated imagery using 3D graphics and mixed resolutions.
ŠAutodesk Smoke and Autodesk Fire
Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Fire systems are our scalable line of interactive real-time non-linear and
non-compressed online editing and finishing systems that enable editors to edit, conform and finish television
commercials, broadcast programming, film trailers and feature films as well as other high-value media content in
mixed resolutions.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT AND INTRODUCTION
We continue to enhance our product offerings and develop new products to meet changing customer
demands. Research and development expenditures were $485.3 million or 22% of fiscal 2008 net revenue,
$406.3 million or 22% of fiscal 2007 net revenue and $303.2 million or 20% of fiscal 2006 net revenue. Our
software is primarily developed internally; however, we do contract services from software development firms,
consultants and independent contractors to supplement our development efforts. Additionally, we acquire
products or technology developed by others by purchasing or licensing some or all of the assets or stock of the
entity that owns rights to the products or technology.
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