Autodesk 2010 Design and Engineering Software Product Line Now Available

Autodesk today began shipping its new 2010 line of 2D and 3D design and engineering software.

More than 50 new products offer new features and functionality as well as improved tools for Digital Prototyping, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Infrastructure Modeling, sustainable design and analysis, which will help architects, engineers and designers meet increasing commercial and public sector demand for more energy-efficient buildings, products and infrastructure.

"The new functionality in our 2010 products will help design professionals worldwide improve the efficiency of their workflows and increase competitive advantage," said Carl Bass, Autodesk CEO.

"As governments around the world invest billions in infrastructure and development projects, 3D design modeling technology will be vital for project planning, tracking spending, ensuring accountability, minimizing errors and maximizing sustainable performance."

The 2010 software for Infrastructure Modeling - which includes AutoCAD Map 3D software, Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise software and Autodesk Topobase software - allows users in telecommunications firms, state and local governments, and utilities to improve performance and increase ROI of their infrastructure projects.

New features now enable users to more easily aggregate multiple sources of data, improving the design of smart electric utility grids, making planning city projects easier, and enabling more efficient design and repair of highways.