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Friday, July 30, 2010

ProjectMatrix is dropping support for AutoCAD 2006 and earlier

We would like to remind our users that ProjectMatrix will be discontinuing support for all AutoDesk products prior to 2007 versions as of September 1st 2010.  Why are we doing this?  There are several reasons we have to do this.  First, AutoDesk has already discontinued support on their own products from 2007 and prior.  They will be dropping support for 2008 shortly.  Secondly, in order for ProjectMatrix to prepare for the new 64-bit support, we had to discontinue the use of Sylads for compressing the symbol libraries for distribution.  The new PSM format was designed with 2007 and higher, though in some cases the PSM format does work for previous versions.  Lastly, ProjectMatrix wants to focus our programming on maintenance and enhancements for the latest versions of AutoCAD from 2007-2011 and future releases.

We have always supported the latest two “R” versions of AutoDesk products. 

What is an “R” version?
AutoCAD R16 = 2004, 2005, and 2006
AutoCAD R17 = 2007, 2008, and 2009
AutoCAD R18 = 2010 and 2011

Should AutoDesk follow the same patterns, we will continue support for 2007-2009 until AutoCAD releases 2013 in R19. 

In ProjectSymbols there are lots of reasons to upgrade your AutoCAD.  Included in ProjectSymbols for 2007 and higher are features such as:
  • Enhanced Tag by Selection
  • Find and Highlight
  • Option Copy
  • Enhanced Quick Count
  • Option View
  • Place Symbol in 3D and convert to 2D
  • 3D features such as “Thru View” for ghosting items
  • Typical Manager
  • Architectural Tools
  • SIF and Drawing Schedules
  • User Text
  • The Newest Addition to the ProjectMatrix family- ProjectRender
  • And more to come!


ProjectMatrix is a Authorized Reseller of AutoCAD products to our current customers.  Should you need to upgrade your AutoCAD, you may contact us or your nearest AutoCAD Reseller for pricing.  AutoDesk is now encouraging the participation of their Subscription package, which for a low cost per year gets you each updated version of AutoCAD.

If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact our Support Staff at
support@projectmatrix.com or 513-554-1665

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