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2007 Annual Report
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 3D
functionality. Autodesk Buzzsaw is an on-demand collaboration service that allows users to store, manage
and share project information from any internet connection.
For the Manufacturing Solutions Division, our focus during fiscal 2007 was to provide comprehensive
design and data management solutions that enable our manufacturing customers to rapidly adopt 3D
design, create designs in a simple 2D/3D environment and manage design data. Our primary solution
offering was the Autodesk Inventor Family of Products, which delivers Autodesk Mechanical Desktop,
based on AutoCAD software, and Autodesk Inventor in one solution, and Autodesk AutoCAD Mechanical,
which offers 2D mechanical design and engineering tools that are compatible with all AutoCAD-based
products.
For the Building Solutions Division, our focus during fiscal 2007 was to enable our customers to
create high quality building designs and documentation, accurately estimate project costs and manage
project workflows, and provide comprehensive solutions that enable them to rapidly adopt 3D designs.
Our primary product offerings were: Autodesk Architectural Desktop for architects and Autodesk Building
Systems for Mechanical, Electrical, Planning (“MEP”) engineering firms, both based on AutoCAD software;
and a complete suite of design software built on the Autodesk Revit platform for building information
modeling (“BIM”). These include Autodesk Revit Building for architects, Autodesk Revit Structure for
structural engineers, and Autodesk Revit Systems for the engineering of building mechanical and electrical
systems.
For the Infrastructure Solutions Division, our focus during fiscal 2007 was to enable our customers
to compile, analyze and maintain digital design information, design and manage physical infrastructure
projects, distribute geospatial information on the web, and provide them with comprehensive solutions
that enable them to rapidly adopt 3D designs. Our primary product offerings were Autodesk Map 3D for
precision mapping and geographic information system analysis in the AutoCAD environment, Autodesk
Civil 3D and Autodesk Land Desktop. We believe customers in the web mapping market are demanding
more frequent software releases, faster support for new standards, faster access to new data sources, and
lower cost of ownership for their web mapping solutions.
Media and Entertainment Segment
The Media and Entertainment Segment serves the digital media sector and during fiscal 2007 was
divided into two business lines: (1) Animation and (2) Advanced Systems. Principal product offerings in
our Animation business line were: Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya. Autodesk 3ds Max is modeling,
animation, and rendering software that enables game developers, design visualization professionals,
and visual effects artists to communicate abstract or complex mechanical, architectural, engineering,
and construction concepts. Autodesk Maya is a 3D modeling, animation, effects, and rendering solution
that enables film and video artists, game developers, and design visualization professionals to create
engaging, lifelike digital images, realistic animation, and extraordinary visual effects. A key component
of our strategy is the realization of a complete and comprehensive 3D animation portfolio and workflow.
Principal product offerings in our Advanced Systems business line include Autodesk Flame, Autodesk
Inferno and Autodesk Flint, our scalable line of interactive real-time visual effects and graphics design
solutions; and Autodesk Smoke and Autodesk Fire, our scalable line of interactive real-time non-linear
editing and finishing systems. In the film, commercial, and broadcast markets, our focus remains on visual
effects design, editing and finishing tools, where we plan to continue to expand our software feature sets
and improve data interoperability, while continuing to transition these products to lower cost standard,
open, PC-based Linux platforms.