AutoCAD Architecture 2009...When?

Lately I've been getting quite a few people asking about AutoCAD and AutoCAD Architecture 2009 and when it's going to be available/released or if I know what's going to be changed, updated, added, etc. to the 2009 release.

Well, about the only thing I know (and even then it's a guess) and can share (legally) is that it will be released about the same time as the previous few years....around the end of March or early April when all the other Autodesk products are released. What's going to be included is only known by Autodesk and those involved in beta testing at this point.

Beta testing is underway for AutoCAD and the AutoCAD verticals (Architecture and MEP) for the 2009 product release. All beta testers are under a non-disclosure agreement and cannot share any information about what is included in the beta software with the public until Autodesk gives the ok. Beta testers can share information with each other through a web site called MyFeedback. Anyone can apply but there is no guarantee that you will be chosen to Beta test. Beta testing requires feedback to Autodesk on the new features as well as bugs in the program. As being with a reseller we do get Beta software, but again we are not at liberty to discuss that info with the general public.

As soon as Autodesk gives the ok (which is usually when they let the public know when the software will be available) I will post as much as I can about AutoCAD Architecture 2009!