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The Discreet Segment develops, integrates, markets, sells and supports film and television compositing
systems, High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) broadcast editorial and finishing systems, Digital
Cinema production systems for color grading and film finishing, and animation, visualization and streaming media
products. Revenues are derived from the sale of products to post production facilities, film studios, broadcasters
and creative professionals for a variety of applications, including feature films, television programs, commercials,
music and corporate videos, interactive game production, design visualization, Web design and interactive
Web streaming.
In addition to the customers served by our operating segments, our Location Services Division offers a
technology platform designed to deliver location-based applications to wired, mobile and wireless users. We
market our product, LocationLogic, to wireless carriers and network operators around the world.
We were incorporated in California in April 1982 and were reincorporated in Delaware in May 1994. Our
principal executive office is located at 111 McInnis Parkway, San Rafael, California 94903. Our telephone number
is (415) 507-5000. We maintain a Website at www.autodesk.com. Information on our website is not part of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K. Investors can obtain copies of our SEC filings from this site free of charge as well
as from the SEC Website at www.sec.gov.
PRODUCTS
Design Solutions Segment
The principal product offerings from the different divisions of the Design Solutions Segment are described
below:
Platform Technology Division and Other
The Platform Technology Division and Other accounted for 57% of the Design Solutions Segment revenues
and 50% of overall net revenues in fiscal 2005. The division’s principal product offerings include:
AutoCAD
AutoCAD software, which accounted for more revenue than any other product, is a customizable and
extendable computer aided design (CAD) application for 2D drafting, detailing, design documentation and basic
3D design. AutoCAD provides digital tools that can be used independently and in conjunction with other specific
applications in fields ranging from construction, to manufacturing, to process plant design and mapping.
Architects, engineers, drafters and design related professionals use AutoCAD to create, manage and share critical
design data.
In March 2005, we introduced the newest release of AutoCAD. AutoCAD 2006 enhances productivity
through usability improvements to everyday drafting and documentation tools, bringing a new level of efficiency
and effectiveness to users’ most common tasks. This release follows one year after the launch of AutoCAD 2005,
which focused on workflow issues related to managing and sharing complete sets of drawings.
AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT software is used for 2D drafting and detailing by design professionals in all industries who
require full DWG file format compatibility and document sharing without the need for software customization
or 3D functionality. Users can share, with security, all design data with team members who use AutoCAD or
Autodesk products built on AutoCAD.
Autodesk Buzzsaw
Autodesk Buzzsaw, offered by AutodeskCollaboration Services, is an online collaboration service that allows
users to store, manage and share project documents from any Internet connection. The Autodesk Buzzsaw online
work environment integrates a secure project hosting service with CAD-related software, tools and services.
Users benefit from the ability to connect with their project team anytime, regardless of organizational or
geographical boundaries.
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