ST. MARGRETHEN, Switzerland, March 15, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG today announced support for Autodesk(R) Architectural Desktop 2006, next generation AutoCAD(R)-based building design and documentation software from Autodesk, Inc., the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 helps architects realize their ideas by delivering flexibility in both implementation and use, the efficiency of real-world building objects, and the very best AutoCAD-based design and documentation productivity.

With Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 architects can take a phased approach to implementation, starting with familiar AutoCAD features and moving forward at their own pace. Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 is not only a great best design and productivity solution for architects; it instantly becomes a building reconstruction tool for surveying.

The PMS AG ELCOVISION 10 surveying product family adds seamless surveying support to Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 and all AutoCAD-based products. All design functions of Autodesk Architectural Desktop can be used as surveying functions. For example, instead of drawing elements like walls, doors or windows by hand, they can be directly measured and drawn by using only one or two measurements of a tachymeter or using photogrammetric measurements.

"By integrating with the latest features in Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006, PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG enables our joint customers to quickly, efficiently and with less chance of errors survey buildings," said Jay Bhatt, vice president of Autodesk's Building Solutions Division. "We are enthusiastic to have the rapid support of PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG for Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006."

"PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG values its long term relationship with Autodesk. We have long supported Autodesk within our well-known photogrammetry suite ELCOVISION 10, and our customers are very satisfied about how easy and fast surveying is done using Autodesk Architectural Desktop 2006 and all AutoCAD-based products," says Hubert Mueller, CEO of PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG.

About Autodesk

Autodesk, Inc. (Nasdaq: ADSK) is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned into reality. With six million users, Autodesk is the world's leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media and wireless data services fields. Autodesk's solutions help customers create, manage and share their digital assets more effectively. As a result, customers turn ideas into competitive advantage by becoming more productive, streamlining project efficiency, and maximizing profits.

Founded in 1982, Autodesk is headquartered in San Rafael, California. For additional information about Autodesk, please visit www.autodesk.com. The Autodesk Developer Network (ADN) is comprised of more than 2500 technology partners around the world, that extend Autodesk solutions to meet the industry-specific needs of customers. New 2006-compatible applications from ADN partners are launched every day at: www.autodesk.com/partnerproducts.

About PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG

PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG introduced the first userfriendly PC based close range photogrammetry system, ELCOVISION 10, in 1990. The main focus of PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG is to develop the most accurate and most user-friendly surveying tools. The seamless integration of photogrammetry and tachymetry into AutoCAD gives our users a very powerful tool for every surveying task.

Founded in 1990, PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG is headquartered in St. Margrethen, Switzerland. For additional information about PMS Photo Mess Systeme AG, please visit www.elcovision.com.

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PMS Photo Mess Systeme Contact:
Hubert Mueller
hubert_mueller@elcovision.com
0041 (71) 7447091

SOURCE Autodesk, Inc.

Hubert Mueller of PMS Photo Mess Systeme, +41-71-7447091, or hubert_mueller@elcovision.com