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Docupoint Launches Discovery 2007 Search Application for AutoCAD Search software leverages core Autodesk technologies including RealDWG and DWF For Immediate Release LAS VEGAS, Autodesk University -- November 29, 2006 -- Docupoint today announced Discovery 2007, an integrated search application for AutoCAD drawings. Discovery combines the functionality of a full text search engine, web server and automatic DWF generator into a single, easy-to-use, server application. Discovery integrates core Autodesk technologies including RealDWG for DWG file reading, the DWF Toolkit for DWF file generation and the DWF Viewer and Autodesk Design Review applications for viewing, printing and collaboration. All of Docupoint’s customers have one thing in common: they have substantial quantities of AutoCAD drawing files and significant numbers of users, especially non-AutoCAD users that need on-line access to the drawing files to perform their daily tasks. The Autodesk DWF file publishing format and the Design Review and DWF Viewer applications are utilized by Discovery, as they are ideally suited for drawing viewing and collaboration while protecting the original DWG file from un-authorized changes. Docupoint customers include Belgian Railways, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, Chevron, Citgo Petroleum, Great River Energy, Kraft Foods, Transport Canada, Turner Broadcasting and the US Army. Discovery is unique in that the indexing and DWF generation process is fully automatic, eliminating time consuming and error prone manual processing. Full text search capabilities allow drawings to be located by any text or number string inside any drawing on the network. Discovery 2007 adds unique integration with the Autodesk DWF Viewer and Design Review applications to provide SmartZoomÔ to open the DWF file and automatically zoom to the search text occurrences, including abbreviations and synonyms, within the drawing. "Discovery 2007 is a noteworthy step forward in our technology partnership with Autodesk,” Steven Potter, president, Docupoint, said. “By incorporating the RealDWG development tools into our core processing engine we can ensure customers of the highest fidelity DWF output while protecting their investment in drawing files through the TrustedDWG initiative,” Potter continued. “Docupoint has consistently maintained a laser-like focus on providing an easy-to-use collaboration solution for our customers who manage large numbers of drawing archives. With the integration of RealDWG, Design Review and the DWF Viewer, they’ve really taken it to the next level with Docupoint’s Discovery 2007 edition,” says Jonathan Knowles, director, worldwide market development, Autodesk Collaboration Solutions. The Docupoint Discovery 2007 server application runs on Microsoft Windows XP (client or server) or 2003 Server. Client computers require Internet Explorer 6.0 (or higher) and a choice of the Autodesk DWF Viewer for routine viewing and printing or Design Review for collaboration and mark-up. More information on Docupoint Discovery 2007, including a fully functional downloadable demo, can be obtained from Docupoint's web site at www.docupoint.com. Docupoint is a privately held company based in Piedmont, Calif., specializing in web-based enterprise-class document search and collaboration solutions. As an Autodesk Development Network member, Docupoint is focused on developing products that incorporate core Autodesk technologies. Docupoint Discovery and SmartZoom are trademarks of Docupoint. Docupoint Discovery is a trademark of Docupoint. Autodesk, AutoCAD DWF, DWG, RealDWG and TrustedDWG are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autodesk, Inc., in the USA and/or other countries. (Nasdaq: ADSK) All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. Media Contacts: |