Autodesk Inc, Sausalito, California has now released an AutoCAD Designer software package for Silicon Graphics Inc workstations. AutoCAD designer runs within AutoCAD software version 12 and is designed to assist users who need to design and draft mechanical parts. Design features include within AutoCAD Designer include: parametric modelling and automatic creation of two-dimensional drawings from a three-dimensional model. Running in all environments including Silicon Graphics binary-compatible systems running Irix 5.2 and Indy desktop systems, it costs $1,500. Every Indy CAD-configured system has an AutoCAD Bonus Pack that optimises AutoCAD software for three dimensional visualisation and digital media tools that include IndyCam, a colour digital video camera; Showcase presentation package; MediaMail electronic mail package; and audio and video capabilities. AutoCAD Designer is also available under the MS-DOS, Sun Microsystems Inc Solaris 2.3 and HP-UX operating environments.
