SAN RAFAEL, Calif., August 6, 2007

     - Personal Learning Edition Teaches Basic Techniques to Get Started
                                Immediately -

    WHAT: Autodesk announced today the latest version of its AliasStudio
          Personal Learning Edition software. The Personal Learning Edition
          (PLE) is a special version of Autodesk AliasStudio 2008 software
          that provides free* access to the products for non-commercial use.
          The AliasStudio 2008 PLE provides a custom interface and learning
          resources that allow industrial designers to learn the basic tools
          and techniques of AliasStudio and help them become productive
          quickly. Autodesk AliasStudio software is a best-in-class conceptual
          design tool allowing industrial designers in automotive,
          transportation or product design disciplines to create sketches and
          3D concept models digitally in an environment that's comfortable to
          them. Autodesk concept design tools let industrial designers express
          themselves digitally in a format that can be incorporated into a
          digital prototype.

    WHAT'S
    INCLUDED: Autodesk AliasStudio PLE includes a full set of tutorials
              that provides designers with a typical concept design workflow.
              These tutorials introduce the powerful tools and interactive
              features of Autodesk AliasStudio 2008 and demonstrate how to
              effectively accomplish concept design with detailed step-by-step
              instructions and videos. Additional learning materials include
              an AliasStudio to Rhino transition guide, design workflow videos
              and printable references on essential model and rendering basics

    WHERE TO
    GET IT:  Autodesk AliasStudio 2008 PLE software is available free* for
             download at www.Autodesk.com/studiople

    CONTACT: For more information about Autodesk AliasStudio 2008 PLE
             software, please contact:
             Christine Stoner, Autodesk
             Phone: +1 416-874-8841
             Email: christine.stoner@autodesk.com

             Alyson Howard Moses, Edelman PR
             Phone: +1 312-297-7430
             Email: alyson.howard@edelman.com

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. is the world leader in 2D and 3D design software for the manufacturing, building and construction, and media and entertainment markets. Since its introduction of AutoCAD software in 1982, Autodesk has developed the broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art digital prototyping solutions to help customers experience their ideas before they are real. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Autodesk for the tools to visualize, simulate and analyze real-world performance early in the design process to save time and money, enhance quality and foster innovation. For additional information about Autodesk, visit http://www.autodesk.com.

*Free products are subject to the terms and conditions of the end-user license agreement that accompanies download of the software[0].

Autodesk, AutoCAD, [0]and AliasStudio are registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Autodesk reserves the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without notice, and is not responsible for typographical or graphical errors that may appear in this document.

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