November 25, 2002—Autodesk, Inc., the global design software and digital content company, is providing a way for building industry and airport security management customers to benefit from the Tablet PC by introducing new Autodesk tools for design communication and emergency preparedness.
Autodesk Architectural Studio on the Tablet PC: In the building industry, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), an architecture, urban design, engineering, and interior design firm, has been exploring ways to enhance design collaboration by using Autodesk Architectural Studio, a design creation and communication tool, on the Compaq Tablet PC TC 1000. Combined with the portable, pen-based sketching tool, Autodesk Architectural Studio provides architects and other building industry professionals with an intuitive, easy-to-use way to interact with digital design information whether they’re in a conference room, at the client’s office, or on a construction site.
The principals, designers, and project managers from SOM who piloted the use of Architectural Studio on the Compaq Tablet PC TC 1000 found it particularly valuable for design communication, reports Autodesk. Using the combined solution, they could sketch out design concepts, mark up drawings, and instantly communicate their changes to the entire design team from a remote location.
Homeland security capabilities for the Tablet PC: The Autodesk GIS Solutions Division previously announced (November 7th) its support for the Tablet PC with a successful Homeland Security pilot program at a major West Coast airport. The pilot project, jointly developed with Kelar Corporation, centers on the Geographic Security Portal application built by Kelar using Autodesk MapGuide and Autodesk OnSite View. For the pilot project, Autodesk OnSite Desktop was used to extend the Geographic Security Portal’s capabilities to the Microsoft Tablet PC.
By using the mobile computing power and inking capabilities of the Tablet PC, airport managers and emergency response personnel are able to access and utilize live spatial data, maps, aerial imagery, and situation planning information from a centralized database via wireless networks, reports Autodesk. These capabilities help them to quickly prepare for and respond to emergency situations to help protect the public safety.
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