AutoCAD 2004 boosts user productivity by 35%

AutoCAD 2004 can save users in a production environment between 3.3 and 4.5 hours per week per task, or 35% of a 40-hour work week. That’s the central finding of an independent study by University of California, Berkeley, Design Practice Group. AutoCAD 2004 is Autodesk’s 2D drafting, detailing and introductory 3D design tool for faster design creation and easier file sharing. The time savings documented in the study were combined with survey data from a cross-section of 100 Autodesk customers performing the same tasks in a real work environment. The results from both studies revealed that the evaluated features provide an easy transition to AutoCAD 2004 and can save the average user significant time on each designated task. It also showed that CAD managers can make these new features even more effective to their teams by creating customised tool palettes for use in repetitive tasks routinely done in a production environment. Says John Sanders, vice president of Autodesk’s Platform Technology Division: “The compelling results from the study prove our commitment to providing solutions that significantly improve our customers’ productivity and ultimately help to build their business. “Surveyed users found that upgrading to AutoCAD 2004 provides new features that will save them time without disrupting their existing work practices through a steep learning curve. Many customers who have upgraded to AutoCAD 2004 are already seeing the cost savings and the competitive edge these time savings bring to their business.” For information on the Autodesk Subscription Program, go to www.autodesk.com/subscription For information on AutoCAD 2004 see www.autodesk.com/autocad