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 AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT software is purpose built for professional drafting and detailing. AutoCAD LT includes document sharing
capability without the need for software customization or certain advanced functionality found in our AutoCAD product. Users
can share all design data with team members who use our AutoCAD product or other Autodesk products built on AutoCAD.
AutoCAD LT software is our second largest revenue-generating product.
AEC
Our AEC software products help to improve the way building, civil infrastructure, process plant and construction projects
are designed, built and managed. A broad portfolio of solutions enables greater efficiency, accuracy and sustainability across the
entire project lifecycle. Our AEC solutions include advanced technology for building information modeling (“BIM”),
AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity software, sustainable design analysis applications, collaboration and
project management solutions. BIM, an integrated process for building and infrastructure design, analysis, documentation and
construction, uses consistent, coordinated information to improve communication and collaboration between the extended
project team. AEC provides a comprehensive portfolio of BIM solutions that help customers deliver projects faster and more
economically, while minimizing environmental impact. The segment’s principal product offerings included the following
during fiscal 2014:
 Autodesk Building Design Suites
Autodesk Building Design Suites (BDS) give the power of BIM or CAD, with tools for modeling, visualization, and
documentation. With a comprehensive set of tools, BDS gives customers the ability to manage all phases of design and
construction. Three editions of BDS are available to meet each customer's particular business needs and offers the depth and
breadth of the Autodesk portfolio.
 Autodesk Revit
Purpose-built for BIM, the Autodesk Revit products collect information about a building project and allow this
information to be coordinated across all other representations of the project, so that every drawing sheet, 2D and 3D view and
schedule is based on internally consistent and complete information from the same underlying building database. The Autodesk
Revit products, including AutoCAD Revit Architecture Suite, AutoCAD Revit MEP Suite and AutoCAD Revit Structure Suite,
provide an intuitive, sophisticated, model-based design and documentation system for architects; mechanical, electrical and
plumbing (MEP) engineers; structural engineers; design-build teams; and other design and building industry professionals.
 Autodesk Infrastructure Design Suites
The Infrastructure Design Suites are the BIM for Infrastructure design solution that combines intelligent, model-based
tools to help the user to gain more accurate, accessible, and actionable insight. With unique access to the Autodesk
infrastructure software portfolio, users can benefit throughout the execution and lifecycle of transportation, land, and water
projects. Three editions of Infrastructure Design Suites are available to meet each customer's particular business needs and
offers the depth and breadth of the Autodesk portfolio.
 AutoCAD Civil 3D
AutoCAD Civil 3D products provide a surveying, design, analysis, and documentation solution for civil engineering,
including land development, transportation, and environmental projects. Using a model-centric approach that automatically
updates documentation as design changes are made, AutoCAD Civil 3D products enable civil engineers, designers, drafters, and
surveyors to significantly boost productivity and deliver higher-quality designs and construction documentation faster. With
AutoCAD Civil 3D products, the entire project team works from the same consistent, up-to-date model so they stay coordinated
throughout all project phases.