Many smaller South African companies fighting for a piece of the action on the local and international markets are turning to an affordable, AutoCAD 2000-compatible, 2D draughting solution to help them win new work.

The low-cost software, AutoCAD LT 2000 from Autodesk, a design software leader, not only saves drawing time by automating repetitive tasks, but with the aid of specially customised menus provides powerful functionality that transforms the software into a value for money design tool.

In the South African context smaller suppliers in extended project teams are not always perceived as technologically aware operations. Use of AutoCAD LT 2000 - which is fully compatible with AutoCAD 2000 or earlier - by these operations, is a compelling selling point for them when negotiating with large companies or international players and often helps to win them new contracts.

"AutoCAD LT 2000 is the perfect 2D draughting solution for a smaller company with limited financial resources for investment in information technology solutions," says Errol Ashwell, Managing Director of Autodesk Africa. "Use of the software positions the company as a technologically advanced supplier. It also reassures potential clients that the supplier is well equipped to provide drawings that are fully compatible with the project team's AutoCAD system. Incompatibility of CAD systems will in no way hinder the critical path of the project."

It brings unparalleled functionality and compatibility across all Autodesk solutions to new-to-CAD users, occasional draughters and extended design teams. It offers greater performance, ease of use, drawing productivity, accessibility to design data and seamless integration with AutoCAD 2000 software.

AutoCAD LT 2000 is scheduled to be available in South Africa by the end of October 1999. The pricing of the AutoCAD LT 2000 software and its upgrades are still to be finalised. However, in a special pre-AutoCAD LT 2000 offer, draughters can purchase AutoCAD LT 98 at a discounted price of R2882,88 (excl VAT). The offer is valid until end of September 1999.

Autodesk Africa

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