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Autodesk announced a raft of updates to its software range this week, with new versions of its software families including AutoCAD, along with updates to its vertical market software such as Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk 3ds Max Design, Maya and Revit.
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Computer-aided design (CAD) specialist Autodesk late last week reversed a long-standing policy and released free viewing software for its proprietary DWG file format, which has long been the standard for CAD applications.
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Google SketchUp is a flexible, powerful app for quick 3D sketching on the fly, but professionals will want the US$500 version.
Adobe's Acrobat 7.0 Professional brings new collaboration and usability features, some of which workgroups will find invaluable.
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Adobe's Acrobat 6.0 is an indispensable upgrade for any serious Acrobat user. But individual users should look for a cheaper option.
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