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April 2008  |  Web: www.realtimeinternational.com.au  |  Email: info@realtimeinternational.com.au

Autodesk Building Solutions Value Added Reseller for NQ and PNG   AutoCAD and Revit Sales, Support and Training   Hewlett Packard Large Format Printers   3D Computer Modelling and Rendering   AutoCAD Add-Ons   Autodesk Developer   Microsoft Developer   Custom Business Software   Database Applications   State of QLD GITC Accredited Supplier No Q-3167   Graphics Hardware   13 Networked Computer Training Centre   In this issue: AutoCAD and Revit News What's New in Revit Architecture 2009 What's New in AutoCAD 2009 What's New in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Autodesk Impression Buy AutoCAD 2009 and Get a Bonus Hard Drive free! Useful Revit Links Other Useful Links Want to Have a Look at Some Revit Samples? What Does Realtime International Do Again? Training Courses Realtime International Computer Training Centre Other Good Stuff March 25th was the official release date of Autodesk's 2009 product portfolio. Updates in the 2009 software reflect users' needs and preferences, making routine CAD tasks faster and simpler. When Autodesk first demonstrated its signature software application AutoCAD, 25 years ago, none could have guessed the enormous impact it would have on the design industry. Today Autodesk is the Microsoft of the design world. Any project, from movies (King Kong) to buildings (Freedom Tower), to your mobile phone, has been designed using Autodesk software. If you have products covered by an Annual Subscription Contract, your 2009 releases will have started shipping directly to you by now. If you don't have Autodesk CAD software, we are specialists in your region and can provide you with personal sales, support and training services. We're a One Stop Shop for all things CAD… What's New in Revit Architecture 2009 Revit Architecture 2009 continues to deliver superior design information to support decision-making. This release sees the introduction of new design and visualization features, addition of more control and flexibility to existing features, and better leveraging of performance and integration. Revit's traditional rendering tool AccuRender, has been replaced with the Mental Ray render engine from 3DS Max/VIZ.   See what others have to say about Revit: Autodesk Customer Stories RevitUp BlogSpot What's New in AutoCAD 2009 Autodesk has redesigned the user interface of AutoCAD 2009 software to accelerate tasks, allow commands to be easily found, and help rapidly train new users with it's Ribbon, Action Recorder, ViewCube™ and SteeringWheels™ as only a few of the new enhancements.   For Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne AutoCAD users: Experience AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT at an Autodesk 2009 Launch Event. View all the details or if you know which event you want to attend, register to reserve your place now. What's New in AutoCAD Architecture 2009 AutoCAD Architecture 2009 software helps architects smoothly design and document their most complex projects. AutoCAD Architecture helps architects create documentation, drawings, and schedules faster, while automating tedious coordination tasks and reducing errors. As an Architect: ▪ What are the benefits of AutoCAD Architecture over AutoCAD? and ▪ Will AutoCAD Architecture increase my productivity? Autodesk Impression With Autodesk Impression you can create compelling presentation-ready graphics directly from your DWG™ and DWF™ files - from pencil styles to watercolour fills. This new product is available as a download for Autodesk Subscription Customers. Read more Buy AutoCAD 2009 and get a Bonus Hard Drive free, promotion ends 30th May With the release of AutoCAD 2009, for every new commercial seat purchased you will have an option to choose between a LaCie 500GB Desktop hard drive or a LaCie 250GB Portable hard drive, free of charge. For $6485 ex GST, receive 1 x AutoCAD 2009 with 12 months annual subscription, plus your choice of hard drive! Read more. Useful Revit Links We are often asked about Revit families and best practices, also where to look for Revit information. You might want to have a look through these: Revit Families Best Practices Revit City Symbol Machine - for $27 annual subscription, an initial 6 CD set can be sent to you Revit Factory BimWorld - content is American, but some items are used in Australia Revit Family Man Hagerman and Company Newsletter Revit User Group Sydney Autodesk's Revit FAQ's Cadalyst Forum Other Useful Links Autodesk User Groups International (AUGI) Autodesk User to User Discussion Groups Want to have a look at some Revit Samples? ▪ If you have a Revit 9 or Revit 2008 Trial CD, search for BNIM.rvt. It's a fully completed Revit Project ▪ Website with sample Revit drawings with photos of completed construction projects ▪ Customer House - Was created in 2 hours on his first day with Revit ▪ House - Done by a 12 year old after watching 20 minute demo ▪ Imported AutoCAD file with walls added in Revit ▪ Roof Samples - Great file ▪ Roof Samples - view as a DWF file ▪ Sample Condo Complex ▪ Sample Condominium ▪ Sample Townhouse ▪ Scanned old drawing, imported as jpg, walls created on top of it ▪ Roof sample - complex roof shapes ▪ Stair samples - can be used to make family objects ▪ Another Stair sample ▪ Railing Samples - can be used to make family objects ▪ House showing trusses, roof, fireplace, bay windows ▪ Kitchen Layout Back to Top We're an Autodesk Building Solutions Value Added Reseller meaning we are accredited to sell, support and train in Revit and AutoCAD Architecture in Queensland and PNG, and AutoCAD as a nationally accredited reseller. We're also software developers and agents for Hewlett Packard's range of large format printers. The benefits of choosing to work with Realtime for your CAD needs are: ▪ Personalised, local attention ▪ Immediate response to urgent support queries ▪ Free support for new installations, re-authorisations, and license transfers ▪ Free Tips and Tricks information via our monthly newsletters ▪ Advice on Autodesk Subscription benefits including flexible use of previous software releases ▪ Training provided by hands-on industry professionals ▪ We care about our customers Back to Top We provide Autodesk training courses in: ▪ AutoCAD, all levels ▪ Revit, all levels ▪ 3D Modelling in AutoCAD ▪ Photoshop specifically for Building Designers Click here for more information Back to Top Make life easy by hiring our fully equipped computer training centre in the Cairns CBD. No more messy cables and wasted time connecting computers, our friendly staff and great facilities will make your training session a breeze. View brochure Back to Top Open source 3D printer copies itself Build your own replicator Does a boomerang thrown in space return to its thrower? Keep this in mind next time you go hunting kangaroos in space http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rollie_Free 150mph in Speedos Back to Top

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