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{{Short description|American software company}}
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{{Infobox company
| name = Autodesk, Inc.
| logo = Autodesk Logo 2021.svg
| logo_size = 270px
| type = [[Public company|Public]]
| traded_as = {{ubl|{{NASDAQ|ADSK}}|[[Nasdaq-100]] component|[[S&P 500]] component}}
| founded = {{Start date and age|1982|1|30}}, in [[Mill Valley, California]], U.S.
| founders = [[John Walker (programmer)|John Walker]], Dan Drake
| hq_location = [[One Market Plaza]], {{nowrap|[[San Francisco, California]], U.S.}}
| key_people = {{ubl|[[Crawford W. Beveridge]] ([[chairman]])|[[Andrew Anagnost]] ([[Chief executive officer|CEO]])}}
| industry = {{ubl|[[Software]]|media & entertainment|manufacturing & industrial|bioscience}}
| products = [[#Products|See § Products]]
| revenue = {{nowrap| {{Increase}} {{US$|5.50 billion|link=yes}} (2024)}}
| operating_income = {{nowrap| {{Increase}} {{US$|1.13 billion}} (2024)}}
| net_income = {{Increase}} {{US$|906 million}} (2024)
| assets = {{Increase}} {{US$|9.91 billion}} (2024)
| equity = {{Increase}} {{US$|1.86 billion}} (2024)
| num_employees = 14,100 (2024)
| website = {{url|https://www.autodesk.com/|autodesk.com}}
| footnotes = Financials {{as of|2024|01|31|lc=y|df=US}}.<ref name=10K>{{cite web |url=https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/0000769397/000076939724000090/adsk-20240131.htm |title=Autodesk, Inc. Annual Report (Form 10-K), Fiscal Year Ended January 31, 2024|publisher=[[U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission]]|date=10 June 2024|website=sec.gov}}</ref>
}}
'''Autodesk, Inc.''' is an American  [[multinational corporation|multinational]] [[software]] corporation that provides software products and services for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, education, and entertainment industries. Autodesk is headquartered in [[San Francisco, California]],<ref name=hq>{{cite web |url=https://www.crn.com/news/cloud/autodesk-shifts-headquarters-to-san-francisco |title=Autodesk Shifts Headquarters To San Francisco |date=August 19, 2022 |work=[[CRN (magazine)|CRN]] |first=David |last=Harris}}</ref> and has offices worldwide. Its U.S. offices are located in the states of California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, Michigan,  New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Its Canada offices are located in the provinces of Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta.

The company was founded in 1982 by [[John Walker (programmer)|John Walker]], who was a coauthor of the first versions of [[AutoCAD]]. AutoCAD is the company's flagship [[computer-aided design]] (CAD) software and, along with its 3D design software [[Revit]], is primarily used by architects, engineers, and structural designers to design, draft, and model buildings and other structures. Autodesk software has been used in many fields, and on projects from the [[One World Trade Center]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://aecmag.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=35/| title=BIM and the Freedom Tower 2 (AEC Magazine)| date=18 November 2005}}</ref> to [[Tesla, Inc.|Tesla electric cars]].<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/stories/2010/09/20/daily9.html | title=Tesla shows off sedan at Autodesk gallery (San Francisco Business Times) | first=Steven E.F. | last=Brown | date=September 20, 2010}}</ref>

Autodesk became best known for [[AutoCAD]], but now develops a broad range of software for design, engineering, and entertainment—and a line of software for consumers. The manufacturing industry uses Autodesk's [[digital prototyping]] software—including [[Autodesk Inventor]], [[Fusion 360]], and the Autodesk Product Design Suite—to visualize, simulate, and analyze real-world performance using a digital model in the design process.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autodesk.com/digitalprototyping|title=Autodesk – Digital Prototyping|publisher=Autodesk|year=2008}}</ref> The company's [[Revit]] line of software for [[building information modeling]] is designed to let users explore the planning, construction, and management of a building virtually before it is built.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/revit-architecture/|title=Autodesk Revit Architecture|publisher=Autodesk|year=2011|access-date=2011-10-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111026114839/http://usa.autodesk.com/revit-architecture/|archive-date=2011-10-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>

Autodesk's [[Autodesk Media and Entertainment|Media and Entertainment]] division creates software for visual effects, color grading, and editing as well as animation, game development, and design visualization.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autodesk.com/mediaandentertainment|title=Autodesk – Media & Entertainment|publisher=Autodesk|year=2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=http://arquivo.pt/wayback/20110124153137/http://www.autodesk.com/mediaandentertainment|archive-date=2011-01-24}}</ref> [[Autodesk 3ds Max|3ds Max]] and [[Autodesk Maya|Maya]] are both 3D animation software used in film visual effects and game development.

==History== <!-- TODO: Rewrite history section. -->
The company was founded by John Walker and a team of programmers in 1982.<ref name="Markoff">{{Cite news|title=COMPANY NEWS; Autodesk Founder Saddles Up and Leaves|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/28/business/company-news-autodesk-founder-saddles-up-and-leaves.html|date=April 28, 1994|last=Markoff|first=John|work=[[The New York Times]]}}</ref> Walker founded the company after acquiring Interact, a [[computer-aided design]] program that operated on microcomputers running the [[8-bit]] [[CP/M]] [[operating system]] and two of the new [[16-bit]] systems, the [[Victor 9000]] and the [[IBM Personal Computer]] (PC). This tool made it affordable for smaller design, engineering, and architecture companies to create detailed technical drawings. The program had been developed by [[Michael Riddle (programmer)|Michael Riddle]] in 1979. Riddle had struggled to sell the program, and agreed to sell it to Walker in exchange for royalties. The program was further developed and renamed [[AutoCAD]].<ref name="StudioDaily">{{cite web|title=The Fascinating Story of How Autodesk Came to Be (Part 1)|url=https://www.studiodaily.com/2012/01/the-fascinating-story-of-how-autodesk-came-to-be-part-1/|website=StudioDaily|date=7 January 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Up and Running with AutoCAD 2017: 2D and 3D Drawing and Modeling|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=SHL0CwAAQBAJ&dq=autodesk+michael+riddle&pg=PA699|date=August 18, 2016|pages=699–702|last=Gindis|first=Elliott J.|publisher=[[Elsevier]]| isbn=9780128110591 }}</ref>

Autodesk became a [[public company]] in 1985. John Walker did not enjoy the process of writing the prospectus, relating the process to "lying on the beach or juggling chainsaws".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Walker |first1=John |title=Initial Public Offering |url=https://www.fourmilab.ch/autofile/e5/chapter2_38.html |website=The Autodesk File |access-date=5 March 2019}}</ref>

Release 2.1 of AutoCAD, released in 1986, included [[AutoLISP]], a built-in [[Lisp programming language]] interpreter initially based on XLISP.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fourmilab.ch/autofile/www/section2_115_4.html|title=AutoCAD Major Feature Release History|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> This opened the door for [[third party developer]]s to extend AutoCAD's functionality, to address a wide range of [[vertical market]]s, strengthening AutoCAD's market penetration.

Subsequent to AutoCAD Release 13, the company stopped supporting the [[Unix]] environment and the Apple Macintosh platform. After AutoCAD Release 14 (R13 was last DOS & Unix release), first shipped in 1997, Autodesk discontinued development under [[DOS]], and focused exclusively on [[Microsoft Windows]].

AutoCAD has grown to become the most widely used CAD program for 2D non-specialized applications.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://cad.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=24822 |access-date=2004-04-07 |title=Cimmetry Releases Autovue 17.1 Service Pack 4s |date=2004-04-07 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111007082959/http://cad.digitalmedianet.com/articles/viewarticle.jsp?id=24822 |archive-date=2011-10-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The native file formats written by AutoCAD, [[AutoCAD DXF|DXF]] and [[AutoCAD DWG|DWG]], are also widely used for CAD data [[interoperability]].

In 1989, Autodesk's sales grew to over $100,000,000 after just four operational years.<ref name="StudioDaily" />

Walker remained a programmer at Autodesk until 1994, when he left due to disagreements with changes at the company.<ref name="Markoff" /> With the purchase of Softdesk in 1997, Autodesk started to develop specialty versions of [[AutoCAD]], targeted to broad industry segments, including architecture, [[civil engineering]], and [[manufacturing]]. Since the late 1990s, the company has added several significant non-AutoCAD-based products, including [[Revit]], a parametric building modeling application (acquired in 2002, from Massachusetts-based Revit Technologies for $133 million), and [[Autodesk Inventor|Inventor]], an internally developed parametric mechanical design CAD application.

In 2007, Timothy Vernor sued Autodesk (''[[Vernor v. Autodesk, Inc.]]''), alleging that he was entitled to resell "used" copies of AutoCAD software on [[eBay]]. He had obtained the software from an Autodesk licensee at an office liquidation sale.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/software/news/2007/09/autodesk-sued-for-10-million-after-invoking-dmca-to-stop-ebay-resales.ars|title=Autodesk sued for $10 million after invoking DMCA to stop eBay resales|work=Ars Technica|date=13 September 2007|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> A federal district judge in Washington denied Autodesk's initial motion to dismiss in early 2008. In February and March 2009, both sides filed motions for summary judgment addressing the issue whether the [[First Sale Doctrine]] applies to previously licensed software.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/news/2008/05/court-smacks-autodesk-affirms-right-to-sell-used-software.ars|title=Court smacks Autodesk, affirms right to sell used software|work=Ars Technica|date=23 May 2008|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> The Court ruled in Vernor's favor, holding that when the transfer of software to the purchaser materially resembled a sale (non-recurring price, right to perpetual possession of copy) it was, in fact, a "sale with restrictions on use"<ref name=WISE>''United States v. Wise'', [http://ftp.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F2/550/550.F2d.1180.76-1141.html 550 F.2d 1180] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120225134656/http://ftp.resource.org/courts.gov/c/F2/550/550.F2d.1180.76-1141.html |date=February 25, 2012 }} (9th Cir. 1977).</ref> giving rise to a right to resell the copy under the first-sale doctrine. As such, Autodesk could not pursue an action for copyright infringement against Vernor, who sought to resell used versions of its software on eBay. Autodesk appealed the decision to the [[United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit]], which reversed the lower court ruling, denying Vernor the right to resale Autodesk software due to Autodesk's nontransferable licensing restrictions.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autodesk-copyright-idUSTRE6894HA20100910 | title=Autodesk wins copyright appeal (Reuters) | date=September 10, 2010}}</ref> In October 2011, the U.S. Supreme Court let stand the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2011/10/04/supreme-court-decides-software-law-by-not-deciding/ | title=Supreme Court Decides Software Law By Not Deciding (Forbes) | first=Christopher | last=Faille}}</ref>

Autodesk introduced a new logo at the [[TED (conference)|TED conference]] in [[Long Beach, California|Long Beach]], California, on February 26, 2013.<ref>[http://www.cadalyst.com/cad/autodesk-unveils-new-brand-15609 Autodesk Unveils New Brand] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416064334/http://www.cadalyst.com/cad/autodesk-unveils-new-brand-15609 |date=April 16, 2016 }}. Cadalyst. February 26, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/graphic-design/autodesk-unveils-new-logo-as-part-of-in-house-rebrand/ Autodesk unveils new logo as part of in-house rebrand] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308021847/http://www.digitalartsonline.co.uk/news/graphic-design/autodesk-unveils-new-logo-as-part-of-in-house-rebrand/ |date=March 8, 2016 }}. Digital Arts. March 26, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.</ref><ref>[http://inthefold.typepad.com/in_the_fold/2013/02/not-your-fathers-autodesk.html Not Your Father’s Autodesk] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415033956/http://inthefold.typepad.com/in_the_fold/2013/02/not-your-fathers-autodesk.html |date=April 15, 2016 }}. In the Fold. February 26, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2013.</ref>

Autodesk announced the largest lay off in its history on November 27, 2017, with the lay off of 1,150 jobs.  This was in addition to the almost 1,000 job cuts announced in January 2016. The number of Autodesk employees decreased from approximately 9,200 to 7,200 in less than 2 years.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://fortune.com/2017/11/28/autodesk-slash-workforce/ |title=Autodesk to Slash Workforce By 13% |author=Verne Kopytoff |publisher=Fortune |date=November 28, 2017 |access-date=September 1, 2019}}</ref>

Autodesk updated to its current logo in September 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cafm-news.de/autodesk-neues-logo-2021/|title=Autodesk mit neuem Logo - CAFM-News|date=September 14, 2021|website=www.cafm-news.de}}</ref>

In 2022, Autodesk moved their headquarters to San Francisco from [[San Rafael, California]] — which served as their headquarters since 1994.{{r|hq}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.marinij.com/2012/05/05/san-rafael-based-autodesk-celebrates-30-years-in-business-and-in-marin/ |title=San Rafael-based Autodesk celebrates 30 years in business — and in Marin |work=[[Marin Independent Journal]] |date=May 5, 2012|author=Jessica Bernstein-Wax}}</ref>

===Corporate acquisitions===
* In 1992 Autodesk acquired Micro Engineering Solutions (MES) Inc., a developer and marketer of manufacturing CAD / CAM software.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fourmilab.ch/autofile/www/section2_104_2.html|title=Press Release|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iK7whi-g_Dk| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211103/iK7whi-g_Dk| archive-date=2021-11-03 | url-status=live|title=Solution 3000 Micro Engineering Story.wmv|date=18 June 2012|work=YouTube|access-date=25 September 2015}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>[[Micro Engineering Solutions, Inc.]]</ref>
* In 1993 Autodesk acquired Ithaca Software, a 3D computer graphics company founded by Autodesk's former CEO Carl Bass and Garry Wiegand.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://labs.blogs.com/its_alive_in_the_lab/2013/08/it-was-twenty-years-ago-today.html|title=It was twenty years ago today... - It is Alive in the Lab|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.marinij.com/marin/ci_3877591|title=Autodesk fired him - now he's the CEO|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
* In December 1996, Autodesk announced its plan to acquire Softdesk, a developer of architecture, engineering and construction software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/|title=CNET: Product reviews, advice, how-tos and the latest news|website=CNET}}</ref>
* In 1998 Autodesk acquired assets of Genius CAD-Software to strengthen the functionality of its core mechanical products.<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-20552517.html HighBeam]{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
* In August 1998, Autodesk agreed to acquire Discreet Logic Inc. for about $520 million in stock.<ref name="New York Times">{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1998/08/21/business/company-news-autodesk-says-it-will-acquire-discreet-logic.html|title=AUTODESK SAYS IT WILL ACQUIRE DISCREET LOGIC|newspaper=The New York Times|date=21 August 1998|access-date=24 June 2017|author=Bloomberg News}}</ref>
* In 1999, Autodesk acquired VISION* Solutions, a vendor of enterprise automated mapping/facilities management/geographic information systems (AM/FM/GIS) from MCI Systemhouse Corp.<ref name="answers.google.com">{{cite web|url=http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=584653|title=Google Answers: Acquisitions of companies by Autodesk since 1996|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
* In January 2001, Autodesk acquired Gentry Systems, a supplier of specialized software tools and services in the electric utility industry. The asset was used to strengthen Autodesk's position in the utility industry.<ref name="answers.google.com"/>
* In September 2001, Autodesk acquired Buzzsaw.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fmlink.com/articles/autodesk-buys-buzzsaw-com-to-provide-enhanced-buildingdesign-software-applications/| title=Autodesk buys Buzzsaw.com to provide enhanced building/design software application}}</ref>
* In February 2002, Autodesk acquired Revit Technology Corporation, a developer of parametric building technology for building design, construction, and management.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-acquire-revit-technology-corporation-acquisition-adds| title=Autodesk to acquire Revit Technology Corporation; Acquisition Adds Complementary Technology for Building Industry|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref>
* In August 2002, Autodesk acquired CAiCE Software Corporation, a developer of surveying and engineering applications for transportation agencies and consultants; the product was released in 2003 as "Civil 3D".
* In December 2002, Autodesk acquired the assets of truEInnovations, Inc. to create the application [[Autodesk Vault]].<ref name="Autodesk Acquires Software Assets">{{cite news| url=https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB1046794232660227000| title= Autodesk Acquires Software Assets| newspaper= Wall Street Journal| date= 4 March 2003|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref>
* In 2003 Autodesk acquired Linius Technologies, Inc. and purchased certain assets of a third software company—VIA Development Corporation.<ref name="Autodesk Acquires Software Assets"/>
* In 2004 Autodesk acquired MechSoft, Inc., the developer of the MechSoft product.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-acquire-mechsoft-technology-advance-its-strategy| title = Autodesk to Acquire MechSoft Technology to Advance Its Strategy of Delivering Engineering Capabilities to the Design Department|access-date=November 19, 2022}}</ref>
* In 2005 Autodesk acquired the assets of COMPASS systems GmbH, to strengthen Autodesk's position in the European product data management market.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investors.autodesk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=117861&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=676694&highlight=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061103002948/http://investors.autodesk.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=117861&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=676694&highlight=|url-status=dead|archive-date=3 November 2006|title=Autodesk - Investor Relations - News Release|date=24 September 2012|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
* In 2006 Autodesk acquired [[Alias Systems Corporation|Alias]], with its automotive styling and digital content creation applications such as [[FBX]] [[file format]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?id=5970886&siteID=123112 |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk & Alias |date=2006-03-12}}</ref>
* On August 6, 2007, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Skymatter Inc, developer of [[Mudbox]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=9931455&siteID=123112|title=Autodesk Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Skymatter, Makers of Mudbox 3D Brush-based Modeling Software.|publisher=Autodesk|date=6 August 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221175254/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=9931455&siteID=123112|archive-date=21 February 2013}}</ref>
* On August 9, 2007, Autodesk completed the acquisition of NavisWorks Limited.<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10035975&linkID=10510362 
 |access-date=2008-12-17 
 |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of NavisWorks 
 |date=2007-08-09 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111204227/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10035975&linkID=10510362 
 |archive-date=11 January 2009 
 |url-status=dead 
}}</ref>
* On August 20, 2007, Autodesk announced that it completed the acquisition of technology and product assets of Opticore AB in Gothenburg, Sweden.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=11267224 |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Opticore AB |date=2007-08-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111204217/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/index?siteID=123112&id=11267224 |archive-date=2009-01-11 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Opticore is specialized in real time visualization primarily for the carmakers industry.
* On August 28, 2007, Autodesk announced the acquisition of PlassoTech, developers of [[computer aided engineering|CAE]] applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.taume.com/World-Business/Business-Finance/Autodesk-Acquires-PlassoTech-2338|title=Autodesk Acquires PlassoTech|publisher=Taume News|date=28 August 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116171315/http://news.taume.com/World-Business/Business-Finance/Autodesk-Acquires-PlassoTech-2338|archive-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>
* In January 2008, Autodesk completed the acquisition of Robobat, a France-based developer of [[structural engineering]] analysis applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10309929&linkID=10510362|title=Autodesk Announces Intent to Acquire Robobat|publisher=Autodesk|date=25 November 2007|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111184916/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10309929&linkID=10510362|archive-date=11 January 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=10466421&siteID=123112|title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Robobat|publisher=Autodesk|date=15 January 2008|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116173032/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=10466421&siteID=123112|archive-date=16 January 2013}}</ref>
* In February 2008, Autodesk announced that it completed the acquisition of the assets of Carmel Software Corporation.
* On May 1, 2008, Autodesk announced it agreed to acquire [[Moldflow|Moldflow Corporation]], a leading provider of [[injection molding]] simulation software.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blogs/blog/view/6/Autodesk_Announces_Intent_2/ |access-date=2008-05-20 |title=Autodesk Announces Intent to Acquire Moldflow |date=2008-05-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080511141639/http://mfgcommunity.autodesk.com/blogs/blog/view/6/Autodesk_Announces_Intent_2/ |archive-date=11 May 2008 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* On May 7, 2008, Autodesk announced that it completed the acquisition of [[Kynogon]] SA, the privately held maker of [[Kynapse]] artificial intelligence middleware.<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10792202 
 |access-date=2008-05-20 
 |title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Kynogon SA 
 |date=2008-05-07 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080421003636/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=10792202 
 |archive-date=21 April 2008 
 |url-status=dead 
}}</ref> Paris-based Kynogon specialized in video game middleware and simulation.
* On May 7, 2008, Autodesk also announced the acquisition of REALVIZ S.A.<ref>{{cite web
 |url         = http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?id=11247884&siteID=123112
 |access-date  = 2008-05-20
 |title       = Autodesk Acquires Assets of REALVIZ, Developer of Image-Based Content Creation Software
 |date        = 2008-05-07
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 |archive-date = 10 May 2008
 |url-status     = dead
}}</ref> REALVIZ's flagship products are "Stitcher" software for the creation of panoramas and 360 degree virtual tours, and "ImageModeler" software to produce 3D models from photographs.
* In June 2008, a press release announced the acquisition of Square One Research and its flagship product, [[Ecotect]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=433%3C%2Ftd%3E |access-date=2008-07-03 |title=Autodesk Enhances Sustainable Design Capabilities With Acquisitions of Ecotect and Green Building Studio Analysis Tools |date=2008-06-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080925172148/http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=433%3C%2Ftd%3E |archive-date=September 25, 2008 }}</ref>
* In October 2008, Autodesk announced the acquisition on Avid's [[Softimage (company)|Softimage, Co.]] business, developers of 3D application [[Softimage]] (formerly Softimage|XSI).<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=485%3C%2Ftd%3E 
 |access-date=2008-10-24 
 |title=Autodesk Signs Agreement With Avid Technology to Acquire Softimage 
 |date=2008-10-23 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026235241/http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=485%3C%2Ftd%3E 
 |archive-date=26 October 2008 
 |url-status=dead 
}}</ref>
* On December 15, 2008, Autodesk announced the acquisition of BIMWorld, plans to combine BIMWorld with Autodesk Seek.
* On December 17, 2008, Autodesk agreed to acquire ALGOR, Inc. for approximately $34 million.<ref>{{cite web
 |url=http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=510%3C%2Ftd%3E 
 |access-date=2008-12-17 
 |title=Autodesk to Acquire ALGOR, Inc. 
 |date=2008-12-17 
 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081226031335/http://pressreleases.autodesk.com/index.php?s=press_releases&item=510%3C%2Ftd%3E 
 |archive-date=26 December 2008 
 |url-status=dead 
}}</ref>
* In December 2009, Autodesk announced the acquisition of VisualTAO (also known as PlanPlatform), an Israeli start-up that developed cloud-based web and mobile applications that enable users to view and edit AutoCAD files online. VisualTAO became part of PSEB, and the product was released during 2010 as "AutoCAD WS".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2009/12/17/autodesk-acquires-sequoia-backed-software-design-startup-planplatform/|title=Autodesk Acquires Sequoia-Backed Software Design Startup PlanPlatform|date=2009-12-17}}</ref>
* In 2010, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Illuminate Labs, the maker of [[Beast (lighting software)|Beast]] (a global illumination middleware) and Turtle (a global illumination plugin for Maya) used for video game development.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=15404962|title=Autodesk - Newsroom - Autodesk Acquires Illuminate Labs – Maker of Lighting Technology for Games|date=21 July 2010|access-date=25 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926041241/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=15404962|archive-date=2015-09-26|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* In February 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc., a leading provider of simulation software.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110217005140/en/Autodesk-Agrees-Acquire-Blue-Ridge-Numerics|title=Autodesk Agrees to Acquire Blue Ridge Numerics, Inc.|date=17 February 2011|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
*In March 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of [[Scaleform]], a UI middleware for video games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.scaleform.com/press/autodesk-completes-acquisition-of-scaleform-corporation|title=Game Development Software - Game Developer Tools - Autodesk Gameware|access-date=25 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111004161414/http://www.scaleform.com/press/autodesk-completes-acquisition-of-scaleform-corporation|archive-date=4 October 2011}}</ref>
* In July 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Pixlr, online photo editing and sharing service.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110719005954/en/Autodesk-Acquires-Pixlr|title=Autodesk Acquires Pixlr|date=19 July 2011|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
* On August 1, 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of [[Instructables]], a website and platform where users can share their ideas and collaborate with a variety of do-it-yourself projects.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://techcrunch.com/2011/08/01/autodesk-acquires-diy-community-instructables/| title=Autodesk Acquires DIY Community Instructables (TechCrunch)| date=August 2011}}</ref>
* On August 25, 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Numenus, which optimizes CAD and construction processes by using [[NURBS]] technology.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.3dworldmag.com/2011/08/30/autodesk-aquires-numenus-raytracing-technology/ | title=Autodesk acquires Numenus raytracing technology | publisher=3D World | first=Kerrie | last=Hughes | date=2011-08-30 | access-date=2011-12-04}}</ref>
* In November 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Grip Entertainment, which develops behavior control systems for computer-controlled characters in video games.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://business.financialpost.com/2011/11/07/autodesk-acquires-montreals-grip-entertainment/ | title=Autodesk acquires Montreal's Grip Entertainment (Financial Post) | first=Jameson | last=Berkow | newspaper=Financial Post | date=2011-11-07 | access-date=2011-12-04}}</ref>
* In December 2011, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Horizontal Systems, a provider of cloud-based BIM (Building Information Modeling) collaboration solutions for the AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.businesswire.com/portal/site/home/permalink/?ndmViewId=news_view&newsLang=en&newsId=20111216005181&div=1513017897/ | title=Autodesk completes acquisition of Horizontal Systems, Inc.}}</ref>
* In 2012, Autodesk announced the acquisition of Qontext, Inc., an enterprise social collaboration platform to accelerate Autodesk's ongoing move to the cloud and expansion of social capabilities in the Autodesk 360 cloud-based service.<ref>{{cite press release | url=http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20121004005463/en/Autodesk-Acquires-Qontext-Social-Collaboration-Platform/ | title=Autodesk Acquires Qontext Social Collaboration Platform| date=4 October 2012}}</ref>
* On March 19, 2013, Autodesk completed the acquisition of Firehole Technologies, a developer of design and analysis software for [[composite materials]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.compositestoday.com/2013/03/autodesk-acquires-firehole-composites/|title=Autodesk Acquires Firehole Composites|work=Composites Today|date=19 March 2013|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
* On May 18, 2013, [[Tinkercad]] announced it had been bought by Autodesk.<ref>{{cite web |last=Backman |first=Kai |title=Tinkercad has found a new home at Autodesk |url=http://blog.tinkercad.com/2013/05/18/autodesk_tinkercad/ |work=tinkercad.com |publisher=TinkerCAD |date=18 May 2013 |access-date=19 May 2013 |archive-date=7 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607183338/http://blog.tinkercad.com/2013/05/18/autodesk_tinkercad/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>  Tinkercad is a browser-based 3D [[solid modeling]] tool for [[rapid prototyping]] known for its simple interface and entry-level ease of use.<ref>{{cite web|last=Herrman|first=John|title=How to Get Started 3D Modeling and Printing|url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/how-to-get-started-3d-modeling-and-printing|work=PopularMechanics.com|publisher=Hearst Communication|access-date=19 May 2013}}</ref>
* In October 2013, Autodesk signed an agreement to acquire structural fabrication and detailing software- Advance Steel from Graitec.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-structural-fabrication-and-d |title=Autodesk Signs Agreement to Acquire Structural Fabrication and Detailing Technology from Graitec |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222090251/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-structural-fabrication-and-d |archive-date=2015-12-22 }}</ref>
* In February 2014, Autodesk completed the acquisition of [[Delcam]], a UK based supplier of advanced CAD/CAM software for the manufacturing industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-completes-acquisition-delcam|title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Delcam|access-date=25 September 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140416191658/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-completes-acquisition-delcam|archive-date=16 April 2014}}</ref>
* In March 2014, [[Creative Market]] announced it had been bought by Autodesk.<ref>{{cite news |title=Building the World's Marketplace for Design. |url=https://creativemarket.com/blog/2014/03/19/building-the-worlds-marketplace-for-design |work=Creative Market |date=19 March 2014 |access-date=9 April 2015 }}</ref> Creative Market is a platform for handcrafted, mousemade design content from independent creatives around the world.
* In May 2014, Autodesk acquired Nei Nastran, one of three versions of Nastran, the FEA solver.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.3dcadworld.com/autodesk-acquires-nei-nastran-solver/ | title=Autodesk Acquires NEi Nastran Solver | date=19 May 2014 }}</ref>
* In May 2014, Autodesk acquired Within Technologies, a company founded by Siavash Haroun Mahdavi.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Terry|first1=Wohlers|title=Autodesk Tools for 3D Printing|url=https://wohlersassociates.com/blog/2014/10/autodesk-tools-for-3d-printing/|publisher=Wohlers Talk|date=26 October 2014}}</ref>
* In June 2014, [[Shotgun Software]] announced that it had been acquired by Autodesk.<ref>{{cite web |title=Blastoff! |url=http://blog.shotgunsoftware.com/2014/06/blastoff.html |work=shotgunsoftware.com |publisher=Shotgun Software |date=25 June 2014 |access-date=9 April 2015 }}</ref> Shotgun Software are the publishers of the popular "Shotgun" project tracking software for media and entertainment content creation.
*In July 2014, Autodesk acquired Topolabs Technology, a company founded by James Page which pioneered the use of 3D toolpaths for FDM/FFF additive manufacturing systems.
*In August 2015, Autodesk signs agreement to acquire SeeControl.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Autodesk Signs Agreement to Acquire SeeControl {{!}} Autodesk - Newsroom - Press Releases|url = http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-seecontrol|website = news.autodesk.com|access-date = 2016-02-22|url-status = dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160205164548/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/corporate-sustainability/autodesk-signs-agreement-acquire-seecontrol|archive-date = 2016-02-05}}</ref>
* In April 2016, Autodesk announced that it had acquired SolidAngle, creator of the Arnold rendering software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/autodesk-boosts-advanced-rendering-capabilities-through-acquisition-solid-angle|title=Autodesk announces acquisition of SolidAngle|website=news.autodesk.com|access-date=January 20, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201235426/http://news.autodesk.com/press-release/autodesk-boosts-advanced-rendering-capabilities-through-acquisition-solid-angle|archive-date=February 1, 2017|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
* In June 2016, Autodesk acquired [[CadSoft Computer GmbH]], creator of the [[PCB design]] software [[EAGLE (program)|EAGLE]], from [[Premier Farnell]].<ref>{{cite journal |author-first=Mike |author-last=Buetow |date=2016-06-27 |journal=Printed Circuit Design & Fab |publisher=UP Media Group Inc. |url=http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/index.php/news-itemid-fix/10964-autodesk-acquires-eagle-from-cadsoft |title=Autodesk Acquires Eagle from Cadsoft |access-date=2017-09-17 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170917100642/http://www.pcdandf.com/pcdesign/index.php/news-itemid-fix/10964-autodesk-acquires-eagle-from-cadsoft |archive-date=2017-09-17}}</ref>
*In July 2018, Autodesk announced that it had acquired Assemble Systems.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/09/autodesk-acquires-assemble-systems-to-build-up-its-construction-tech-vertical/|title=Autodesk acquires Assemble Systems to build up its construction tech vertical|last=Lunden|first=Ingrid|date=July 9, 2018|work=TechCrunch|access-date=July 10, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>
*In November 2018, Autodesk announced that it would acquire [[PlanGrid]], a San Francisco-based provider of construction productivity software.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://fortune.com/2018/11/20/autodesk-plangrid-construction/|title=Autodesk to Buy Construction Startup PlanGrid for $875 Million|work=Fortune|access-date=2018-11-21|language=en}}</ref>
*In December 2018, Autodesk announced that it would acquire BuildingConnected, a San Francisco-based construction bid-management platform.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://adsknews.autodesk.com/pressrelease/autodesk-to-acquire-buildingconnected/|title=Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected for $275 Million|language=en}}</ref>
*In April 2020, Autodesk announced that it had invested in [[Aurigo Software]] to Bolster Construction Technology Offering for Owners. Aurigo provides a full lifecycle cloud software to plan, design, build and operate construction assets.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Doyle|first=Stacy|date=2020-04-14|title=Autodesk Invests in Aurigo Software to Bolster Construction Technology Offering for Owners|work=Autodesk Corporation|url=https://investors.autodesk.com/news-releases/news-release-details/autodesk-invests-aurigo-software-bolster-construction-technology|access-date=2020-04-14}}</ref>
*On July 14, 2020, Bridgit Inc. announced that Autodesk had raised $9.4 million in venture capital to take an ownership stake in the Canadian company which makes Bridgit Bench, an online construction work force and resource planning software.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Silcoff|first=Sean|date=2020-07-14|title=Autodesk takes ownership stake in Canadian construction software company Bridgit|work=The Globe and Mail|url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-autodesk-takes-ownership-stake-in-canadian-construction-software/|access-date=2020-07-14}}</ref>
*On July 22, 2020, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Pype, a [[Bangalore|Bengaluru]]-based provider of cloud-based solutions for automating construction project management workflows.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Haidar|first=Faizan|title=Autodesk acquires construction software provider Pype at an undisclosed amount|work=The Economic Times|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/ites/autodesk-acquires-construction-software-provider-pype-at-an-undisclosed-amount/articleshow/77111744.cms|access-date=2020-07-23}}</ref>
* In November 2020, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Spacemaker, a cloud-based platform that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and generative design to rapidly create, optimize, iterate, and evaluate design alternatives for buildings.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Autodesk Acquires Spacemaker: Offers Architects AI-powered Generative Design to Explore Best Urban Design Options|url=https://adsknews.autodesk.com/pressrelease/autodesk-aquires-spacemaker|access-date=2021-02-23|website=Autodesk News}}</ref>
* In February 2021, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Innovyze, a provider of smart water infrastructure modeling and simulation technology, for $1{{nbsp}}billion.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/autodesk-spends-1-billion-to-acquire-innovyze/ |title=Autodesk spends $1 billion to acquire Innovyze |date=2022-02-24 |website=[[ZDNet]] |first=Natalie |last=Gagliordi}}</ref>
* In December 2021, Autodesk announced that it would acquire ProEst, a cloud-based construction estimating product.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/autodesk-to-acquire-cloud-based-estimating-company-proest-301446043.html |title=Autodesk to Acquire Cloud Based Estimating Company ProEst |access-date=2022-11-08 |website=PR Newswire}}</ref>
* In January 2024, Autodesk announced that it would acquire Payapps, a cloud-based construction claim software.<ref>{{cite press release | url=https://adsknews.autodesk.com/en/news/autodesk-to-acquire-payapps/ |title=Autodesk Signs Definitive Agreement To Acquire Payapps For Global Payment And Compliance Management |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=ADSK news}}</ref>
* In May 2024, Autodesk announced that it had acquired Wonder Dynamics, a cloud-based 3D animation and VFX tools founded by actor and producer [[Tye Sheridan]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Spangler |first1=Todd |title=Tye Sheridan's Wonder Dynamics AI-Based 3D Animation and VFX Tools Company Acquired by Autodesk |url=https://variety.com/2024/biz/news/tye-sheridan-wonder-dynamics-autodesk-1236013358/ |website=Variety |date=May 22, 2024}}</ref>
* In August 2024, Autodesk announced that it had acquired key intellectual property from Golaem, as well as their team. Golaem was a French software vendor specialized in crowd simulation, their main product was a plug-in for Maya.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cgchannel.com/2024/08/autodesk-acquires-golaem/ |title=Autodesk acquires Golaem |access-date=2024-09-30 |website=CG Channel}}</ref>

==Products==

===Platforms===
[[Image:AutoCAD 2006 drawing.png|thumb|right|250px|A screenshot of [[AutoCAD]] (2006), Autodesk's flagship product.]]
Platform Solutions and Emerging Business (PSEB) division develops and manages the product foundation for most Autodesk offerings across multiple markets, including Autodesk's flagship product [[AutoCAD]], AutoCAD LT, AutoCAD for Mac, and AutoCAD mobile app (formerly AutoCAD 360). Autodesk Suites, Subscription and Web Services, which include Autodesk Cloud, Autodesk Labs, and Global Engineering are also part of PSEB. In what was seen as an unusual step for a maker of high-end business software, Autodesk began offering AutoCAD LT 2012 for Mac through the Apple Mac App Store.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://blogs.wsj.com/digits/2011/08/16/autodesk-adopts-apple-app-store-for-mac-software/ | title=Autodesk Adopts Apple App Store for Mac Software (Wall Street Journal Digits Blog) | work=The Wall Street Journal | first=Don | last=Clark | date=August 16, 2011}}</ref> Also part of PSEB is the Autodesk Consumer Product Group, which was created in November 2010 to generate interest in 3-D design and “foster a new wave of designers who hunger for sophisticated software”.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/07/autodesk-for-the-people/ | title=Autodesk for the People (The New York Times Bits Blog) | first=Ashlee | last=Vance | author-link=Ashlee Vance | date=May 7, 2010}}</ref> Users range from children, students and artists to makers and DIYers.<ref>{{cite magazine | url=https://www.wired.com/epicenter/2011/05/democratizing-design/ | title=Democratizing Design: Autodesk's CEO Carl Bass Announces 123D | magazine=Wired | first=Sam | last=Gustin | date=May 3, 2011}}</ref>

=== Training and certification ===
Autodesk offers certificates in two categories: Autodesk Certified User and Advanced Certified Professional.

* '''Autodesk Certified User-''' Verifies entry-level skills in key Autodesk products. Designed for students and instructors who wish to demonstrate basic proficiency. Curriculum, courseware, and exams offered for independent study or institutional integration.
* '''Advanced Certified Professional-''' Validates more advanced skills, including complex workflow and design challenges. Designed for students seeking a competitive advantage in a specific product area.

===Architecture, engineering and construction===
The Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry group is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, in a LEED Platinum building<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.mlandman.com/gbuildinginfo/leedplatinum.shtml#MA | title=LEED Platinum Certified Buildings (M. Landman Communications & Consulting)}}</ref> designed and built using Autodesk software.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=13112273&linkID=14271589 | title=Autodesk to Open New AEC Headquarters in Waltham, MA, Seeks LEED Gold Certification for Core and Shell, Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior (Autodesk) | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304055628/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=13112273&linkID=14271589 | archive-date=2016-03-04 }}</ref> Autodesk's architecture, engineering, and construction solutions include [[AutoCAD]], and [[Autodesk Revit|Revit]], which is their flagship product for relational [[Building information modeling]]. The AEC division also develops and manages software for the Construction industry, including Autodesk Construction Cloud, Advance Steel, and the [[Navisworks]] (formerly JetStream) product tools; the Infrastructure industry, including Civil 3D, and InfraWorks; and the MEP industry, including Fabrication CADmep. The Autodesk Services Marketplace offering helps its clients train their team in AEC Industry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.geospatialworld.net/news/autodesk-launches-services-marketplace-adapt-industry-requirements/|title=Autodesk launches Services Marketplace to enable clients to adapt to industry requirements - Geospatial World|date=2017-10-24|work=Geospatial World|access-date=2017-10-25|language=en-US}}</ref> Projects that have used software from the Autodesk AEC division include the NASA Ames building,<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/01/nasa-building-and-bloom-laptop-show-future-of-ethical-design-at-autodesk.php | title=NASA Building and Bloom Laptop Show Future of Smart Green Design at Autodesk (Treehugger)}}</ref> the San Francisco Bay Bridge,<ref>{{cite news | url=http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/print-edition/2011/06/17/autodesk-crunches-numbers-for-green.html | title=Autodesk crunches numbers for green designs (San Francisco Business Times) | first=Michael | last=Levitin | date=June 17, 2011}}</ref> the Shanghai Tower, and New York's One World Trade Center.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2011/AutodeskAECTechDay2011.html | title=Autodesk AEC Technology Day 2011 (AECbytes) | url-status=dead | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304083523/http://www.aecbytes.com/feature/2011/AutodeskAECTechDay2011.html | archive-date=2016-03-04 }}</ref>

=== Genetic engineering ===
[https://web.archive.org/web/20180327212058/https://lifesciences.autodesk.com/ Autodesk Life Sciences] is an extensible toolkit for genetic engineering. It visualises DNA code (Molecule Viewer), and has a tool for writing DNA code (genetic constructor). The tool allows work on molecule-level, rather than nucleobase-level (A, C, G, T) constructs.

In 2018, all projects were suspended.<ref name="lifesciences"/>

===Manufacturing===
[[File:Autodesk headquarters.jpg|thumb|Former Autodesk headquarters in San Rafael]]
Autodesk's manufacturing industry group is headquartered in [[Portland, Oregon]]. The company's manufacturing software is used in various manufacturing segments, including industrial machinery, electro-mechanical, tool and die, industrial equipment, automotive components, and consumer products. The principal products are [[Fusion 360]], and its family (Fusion 360 with FeatureCAM,<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/featurecam-products/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Something-has-gone-wrong-error-when-starting-FeatureCAM-Premium-2020.html Something has gone wrong error when starting FeatureCAM Premium 2020]. Autodesk. April 8, 2020</ref> [[PowerMILL|PowerMill]],<ref name="powers-to-fusion">[https://adsknews.autodesk.com/news/autodesk-powermill-powershape-powerinspect-join-fusion-family Autodesk PowerMill, PowerShape and PowerInspect Join Fusion 360 Family, Better Uniting Manufacturing and Design]. Autodesk. August 25, 2020</ref> [[Delcam#Advanced Manufacturing Solutions|PowerShape]],<ref name="powers-to-fusion"/> PowerInspect,<ref name="powers-to-fusion"/> or Netfabb<ref>[https://adsknews.autodesk.com/news/netfabb-joins-fusion-360  Autodesk Netfabb Joins Fusion 360 Family, Better Uniting Additive Manufacturing and Design]. Autodesk.  January 7, 2021</ref>), [[Autodesk Alias]], [[Autodesk Inventor]], [[Autodesk Vault]], [[Autodesk Simulation|Autodesk CFD]] (formerly Autodesk Simulation CFD), [[Moldflow]], VRED, and the Product Design & Manufacturing Collection, which includes [[NEi Nastran|Inventor Nastran]] (formerly Nastran In-CAD), Inventor CAM (formerly Autodesk HSM and Inventor HSM), Inventor Nesting, Inventor Tolerance Analysis, and Factory Design Utilities.

===Media and entertainment===
[[Autodesk Media and Entertainment]] products are designed for digital media creation, management, and delivery, from film and television visual effects, color grading, and editing to animation, game development, and design visualization. Autodesk's Media and Entertainment Division is based in Montreal, Quebec. It was established in 1999 after Autodesk, Inc. acquired Discreet Logic, Inc. and merged its operations with Kinetix. In January 2006, Autodesk acquired Alias, a developer of 3D graphics technology. In October 2008, Autodesk acquired the Softimage brand from Avid.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.fxguide.com/quicktakes/autodesk-completes-acquisition-of-softimage/|title=Autodesk Completes Acquisition of Softimage|date=2008-11-19|work=fxguide|access-date=2017-07-20|language=en-US}}</ref> The principal product offerings from the [[Autodesk Media and Entertainment|Media and Entertainment Division]] are [[IFF (software)|Flame]], and the Media & Entertainment Collection, which include [[Autodesk Maya|Maya]], [[Autodesk 3ds Max|3ds Max]], [[Arnold (software)|Arnold]], [[Autodesk MotionBuilder|MotionBuilder]], [[Autodesk Mudbox|Mudbox]], and ReCap Pro.

Much of ''[[Avatar (2009 film)|Avatar]]'''s visual effects were created with Autodesk media and entertainment software. Autodesk software enabled ''Avatar'' director [[James Cameron]] to aim a camera at actors wearing motion-capture suits in a studio and see them as characters in the fictional world of Pandora in the film.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/technology/6832309/fiction-film-technology-to-shine-at-academy-awards/ | title=Fiction Film Technology to Shine at Academy Awards (7 News)}}</ref> Autodesk software also played a role in the visual effects of ''[[Alice in Wonderland (2010 film)|Alice in Wonderland]]'', ''[[The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (film)|The Curious Case of Benjamin Button]]'', ''[[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1]]'', ''[[Inception]]'', ''[[Iron Man 2]]'', [[King Kong (2005 film)|''King Kong'']], [[Gladiator (2000 film)|''Gladiator'']], ''[[Titanic (1997 film)|Titanic]]'', and other films.<ref name="Fast Company">{{cite web | url=http://www.fastcompany.com/1731618/autodesk-the-secret-star-behind-oscar-winning-visual-effects | title=Autodesk: The Secret Star Behind Oscar-Winning Visual Effects (Fast Company)| date=25 February 2011}}</ref> [[Walt Disney Animation Studios]] also utilizes Autodesk Maya for character rigging and animation, being used in films such as [[Frozen II]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/disneyanimation/status/1260328901403762688|title=A character rig, setup by Character Technical Directors, can have thousands of articulation controls. This allows Animators to pose a character and craft a believable performance. #TechTuesday|access-date=2020-09-04|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref>

=== Renderers ===
{{See also|List of 3D rendering software}}
Autodesk develops and purchased many specific-purpose renderers but many Autodesk products had been bundled with third-party renderers such as [[Mental Ray|NVIDIA Mental Ray]] or Iray.
* Autodesk Raytracer (ART; aka RapidRT<ref>[http://aucache.autodesk.com/au2015/sessionsFiles/10499/10730/presentation_10499_AV10499%20GaryDavis%203dsMax2016%20TemplateBasedWorkflows_Handout.pdf Template-Based Workflows in Autodesk 3ds Max 2016] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719080328/http://aucache.autodesk.com/au2015/sessionsFiles/10499/10730/presentation_10499_AV10499%20GaryDavis%203dsMax2016%20TemplateBasedWorkflows_Handout.pdf |date=July 19, 2016 }} P.42 Autodesk</ref>) - a simple [[path tracing]] renderer based on Opticore technology.<ref>[https://software.intel.com/sites/default/files/From-Virtual-To-Reality-how-high-fidelity-visualization-based-on-Autodesk-Rapid-RT-technology-is-accelerating-product-design-decisions.pdf From Virtual to Reality - How high fidelity visualization based on Autodesk Rapid RT technology is accelerating product design decisions] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160719084500/https://software.intel.com/sites/default/files/From-Virtual-To-Reality-how-high-fidelity-visualization-based-on-Autodesk-Rapid-RT-technology-is-accelerating-product-design-decisions.pdf |date=July 19, 2016 }} Intel 2013</ref><ref>[http://gfxspeak.com/2016/05/05/unbundled-flame-shines-at-nab/ Unbundled Flame shines at NAB] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603164435/http://gfxspeak.com/2016/05/05/unbundled-flame-shines-at-nab/ |date=June 3, 2016 }} GraphicSpeak May 5, 2016</ref>
** Autodesk Real Time Ray Tracing (Autodesk RTRT; formerly Opus RTRT) - a ray tracing rendering engine used in Autodesk Opticore Studio<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070730033221/http://www.opticore.com/Arkiv/filer/release%20material/r12/opus_rtrt_r12.pdf Opticore Opus Real Time Ray Tracing (Opus RTRT)] P.3 Opticore</ref> and Autodesk Real-Time Ray Tracing Cluster
* Autodesk VRED - an OpenGL/Raytracing real-time and offline renderer that supports direct NURBS ray tracing
** RenderGin (formerly Augenblick MMV) - a discontinued realtime NURBS ray tracing renderer the technology was merged into VRED.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152048733213047&id=176089938046 July 11, 2013] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160806000507/https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=10152048733213047&id=176089938046 |date=August 6, 2016 }} NUMENUS GmbH</ref>
* Autodesk Realtime Renderer (formerly VSR Realtime Renderer) - a discontinued ray tracing renderer for [[Rhinoceros 3D]].
* [[Autodesk Arnold]] - a CPU- or GPU-accelerated pathtracing renderer widely used in animation and visual effects for film and TV
* Turtle - a primary texture-baking renderer in Maya LT; its baking technology was also used in Beast, a discontinued lighting middleware with baking tools.
* Maya Software - a scanline/raytracing hybrid renderer in Maya
* 3ds Max Scanline - a scanline/ray tracing/radiosity hybrid renderer in 3ds Max
** Lightscape - a discontinued radiosity renderer; its technologies were merged within Autodesk VIZ (later 3ds Max Design).<ref>"Mastering Autodesk VIZ 2008" P.579 Jon McFarland {{ISBN|978-0470144824}}</ref>
* Maya Vector - a vector renderer based on Electric Rain's RAViX technology.<ref>[http://www.macworld.com/article/1022789/ravix.html NAB: RAViX III makes Maya 5 Flash export possible] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106040450/http://www.macworld.com/article/1022789/ravix.html |date=January 6, 2016 }} Mac World April 8, 2003</ref>
* One Graphics System - a GPU photorealistic/non-photorealistic renderer, aka Nitrous/Quicksilver<ref>[http://www.solidsmack.com/cad-design-news/autodesk-acquires-pi-vr-distributes-pinhole-glasses-to-prevent-eyeball-melting/ Autodesk Acquires Pi-VR, Distributes Pinhole Glasses to Prevent Eyeball Melting] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507061444/http://www.solidsmack.com/cad-design-news/autodesk-acquires-pi-vr-distributes-pinhole-glasses-to-prevent-eyeball-melting/ |date=May 7, 2016 }} SolidSmack January 8, 2013</ref> in 3ds Max and Viewport 2.0/Hardware 2.0 in Maya
** Maya Hardware - a legacy GPU rasterize renderer in Maya 2017 or earlier.

==== Cloud rendering services ====
* Autodesk Rendering (formerly A360 Rendering) - a simple cloud renderer
* Lagoa MultiOptics - a discontinued cloud renderer for visualization
* 3ds Max Cloud Rendering - a technology preview cloud rendering system for Arnold on 3ds Max.<ref>[https://support.solidangle.com/display/A5AF3DSUG/0.6.376 0.6.376 - Arnold for 3DS Max User Guide 5 - Solid Angle], Autodesk, September 28, 2016</ref><ref>[https://renderpilot.3dsmax.autodesk.com/ Autodesk 3ds Max Cloud Rendering] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526184400/https://renderpilot.3dsmax.autodesk.com/ |date=2017-05-26 }}, Autodesk</ref>
* Azure Batch Rendering - a cloud rendering system for Maya, 3ds Max and Arnold, which is provided by Autodesk and Microsoft.<ref>[http://www.cgchannel.com/2017/05/autodesk-and-microsoft-unveil-azure-batch-rendering/ Autodesk and Microsoft unveil Azure Batch Rendering], CG Channel, May 26, 2017</ref>

==== Visualization tools ====
* Autodesk ImageStudio (formerly Alias ImageStudio) - a discontinued visualization tool based on [[mental ray]], marketed for [[Autodesk Alias]]
* Autodesk Showcase - a discontinued design visualization tool
* Autodesk Opticore Studio (formerly Opus Studio) - a discontinued design visualization tool
* Autodesk VRED (formerly PI-VR VRED)
* 3ds Max Interactive - a real-time visualization tool based on [[Autodesk Stingray]], shipped within [[3ds Max]].
* Revit Live - a discontinued real-time visualization service for [[Autodesk Revit]]

===Discontinued products===
Some of Autodesk's "retired" products are listed here:

* Lightscape 3.2 Was the world's only [[Radiosity (computer graphics)|radiosity]] rendering package at the time (1991) developed from work done by Donald Greenberg at the [[Cornell University]] Department of Computer Graphics. The problem with this part of Autodesk's history is that it was a time of discovery in computer graphics, and Cornell was one of the birthplaces for the technology. In this sense Lightscape was more than just another product, it was an essential part of the development of rendering technology generally, and part of its evolution. Additionally, the software came from a university research department and represented the start of a development cycle that users the world over were watching closely.  Regardless, Autodesk purchased rights to the software and promptly discontinued its sale. A primitive version of the radiosity renderer was incorporated into the companies 3d Studio Max product, while existing Lightscape customers and the product were simply dropped.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}
* Volo View was a web-enabled review and markup tool from Autodesk for engineering data, including support for Autodesk's [[DWG]], [[DXF]], and DWF formats. Volo View enabled design teams to communicate ideas and review designs without access to AutoCAD software. Autodesk discontinued sales of Volo View on May 1, 2005. The latest version of the software, Volo View 3, worked with the following file formats: AutoCAD 2004, DWG and DXF; Design Web Format (DWF 6); Autodesk Inventor 7 IPT, IAM, and IDW and raster files. The functionality of this product is largely replaced by Autodesk DWF Composer (versions 1 and 2) later replaced by the free [[Autodesk Design Review]]. Autodesk has also released a free product called DWG TrueView. This product enables users to view and plot AutoCAD [[DWG]] and [[DXF]] files, and to publish these same files to the DWF file format.
* [[Autodesk Animator Pro]] ([[DOS]]) and [[Autodesk Animator Studio]] ([[Microsoft Windows|Windows]]) were products designed for [[cel animation|cel-based animation]] produced between the early-to-mid-1990s. At the time Autodesk was also advertising an Autodesk Media product similar in description to [[Macromedia Director]] but this product was never released to the public.
* Cyberspace by Autodesk was an early real-time 3D environment capable of producing basic [[Phong shading|phong shaded]] walkthroughs of DXF format models in "realtime". No textures were supported, and the system was able to support a maximum DXF model size of around 35 KB.{{Citation needed|date=October 2007}} A popular demo model of the Parthenon in Greece was shown around the United States in a tour of the portable demo system – complete with virtual reality goggles.
* CAD Camera
* [[AutoSketch]]
* [[AutoShade]]
* AutoCAD Survey (Autodesk Survey)
* Civil Design
* AutoCAD Civil 3D Land Desktop Companion (AutoCAD Land Desktop)
* Autodesk Mechanical Desktop
* AutoCAD Freestyle, released on April 26, 2010, and discontinued January 31, 2011.
* Autodesk Fluid FX
* Autodesk Time FX
*Inventor Fusion was discontinued August 23, 2014 due to redundancies with Fusion 360.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/inventor-fusion/inventor-fusion-support-will-be-discontinued-effective-august-23/td-p/5174113|title=Inventor Fusion SUPPORT WILL BE ... - Autodesk Community|date=24 July 2014|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
*Sketchbook designer has been discontinued as of November 1, 2012<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autodesk.com/products/sketchbook-designer|title=SketchBook Designer - Concept Design & Illustration Software - Autodesk|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref>
*Softimage was discontinued after the release of Softimage 2015 on April 14, 2014.
** Face Robot
** Lagoa Multiphysics
*Autodesk Stitcher Unlimited
*Autodesk ImageModeler
*Autodesk Movimento (formerly Realviz Movimento)
*[[Combustion (software)|Autodesk Combustion]]
** Discreet Effect (formerly Illuminaire Composition)
** Discreet Paint (formerly Illuminaire Paint)
*Cleaner Streaming Studio
** Cleaner Live
** Cleaner
** Cinestream (formerly [[EditDV]])
* 3D software for [[Mod (video gaming)|game modification]]
** gmax
** Maya PLE<ref>[http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/maya_ple_to_enhance_unreal_tournament_2003 Maya PLE To Enhance Unreal Tournament 2003] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160620133612/http://www.cgsociety.org/index.php/CGSFeatures/CGSFeatureSpecial/maya_ple_to_enhance_unreal_tournament_2003 |date=2016-06-20 }} CGSociety. August 30, 2002</ref>
** XSI Mod Tool
* Autodesk Topobase Client - its feature was merged into AutoCAD Map 3D.<ref name="topobase-to-map3d">[https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20110322005708/en/Autodesk-2012-AEC-Software-Portfolio-Expands-Building Autodesk 2012 AEC Software Portfolio Expands Value of Building Information Modeling], Business Wire, March 22, 2011</ref>
* Autodesk Topobase Web - its feature was merged into Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server.<ref name="topobase-to-map3d"/>
* Autodesk Opticore Realizer (formerly Opus Realizer)
* Autodesk Opticore Studio (formerly Opus Studio)
* Autodesk AutoCAD ecscad - the product was replaced by AutoCAD Electrical.<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad-ecscad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/FAQ-Autodesk-Licensing-of-Autodesk-AutoCAD-ecscad-product.html FAQ: Autodesk Licensing of Autodesk AutoCAD ecscad product], Autodesk, 2014</ref>
* Autodesk Smoke Advanced<ref name="finishing-tools-2015">[http://www.cgchannel.com/2014/05/autodesk-shakes-up-effects-and-finishing-tools-line-up/ Autodesk shakes up effects and finishing tools line-up]. CG Channel. May 8, 2014</ref>
* Autodesk Flint<ref name="finishing-tools-2015"/>
* Autodesk Inferno<ref name="finishing-tools-2015"/>
* AutoCAD Structural Detailing<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-structural-detailing/overview Structural Engineering Software - AutoCAD Structural Detailing], Autodesk</ref>
* tsElements for SolidWorks<ref>[https://www.solidsmack.com/cad/yes-autodesk-finally-ending-t-splines/ Yes, Autodesk is Finally Ending T-Splines], SolidSmack, December 12, 2016</ref>
* FBX Converter
* FBX QuickTime Viewer
* Autodesk Scaleform Unity Integration<ref>[https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/scaleform-forum/don-t-buy-scaleform-unity3d-plugin/m-p/6018520#M3446 Re: Don't buy Scaleform Unity3D plugin] Autodesk February 1, 2016</ref>
* Revit variants
** Autodesk Revit Architecture - its features were merged into Revit itself.<ref name="revit-variants-eol">[http://blogs.autodesk.com/inthefold/revit-2017-advances-bim-for-future-of-designing-buildings/ Revit 2017 Advances BIM for Future of Designing Buildings], Autodesk, April 18, 2016</ref>
** Autodesk Revit Structure - its features were merged into Revit itself.<ref name="revit-variants-eol"/>
** Autodesk Revit MEP - its features were merged into Revit itself.<ref name="revit-variants-eol"/>
* Autodesk Ecotect Analysis<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/ecotect-analysis/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Ecotect-Analysis-Discontinuation-FAQ.html Ecotect Analysis Discontinuation FAQ], Autodesk, April 20, 2016</ref>
* Buzzsaw<ref name="buzzsaw-eos">[https://www.autodesk.com/products/buzzsaw/overview Buzzsaw is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk</ref> - the service was replaced by BIM 360 Docs.<ref name="buzzsaw-eos"/>
* Mockup 360<ref name="mockup-360">[https://www.autodesk.com/products/mockup-360/overview Mockup 360 is no longer available], Autodesk</ref> - the tool was replaced by A360 Viewer.<ref name="mockup-360"/>
* Autodesk Remote<ref>[http://www.autodesk.com/products/remote/overview Discontinued: Autodesk Remote]. Autodesk</ref>
* Inventor Engineer-to-Order<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/inventor-engineer-to-order/overview Automated sales and design ETO software], Autodesk</ref>
* Autodesk Advance Concrete<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/advance-concrete/overview Autodesk Advance Concrete is no longer available], Autodesk</ref>
* Autodesk Quantity Takeoff - some features of the product were merged into Autodesk Navisworks Simulate.<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/navisworks-products/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-Quantity-Takeoff-Customer-FAQ.html Autodesk Quantity Takeoff Customer FAQ], Autodesk, October 23, 2015</ref>
* [[Autodesk 123D]]
** Autodesk 3D Print Utility - its features were merged into the Meshmixer.<ref>[http://www.evermotion.org/articles/show/8513/meshmixer-2-1 Meshmixer 2.1] Evermotion February 21, 2014</ref>
** Autodesk 123D CNC Utility
** Autodesk 123D Sculpt+ (formerly 123D Sculpt and Sculpt 123D)
** Autodesk 123D Make - its slice feature was introduced in "Slicer for Fusion 360" add-in.<ref>[http://makezine.com/2017/02/17/autodesk-adds-slicer-fusion-360/ Fusion 360 Adds “Slicer” for Laser Cutting and CNC Routing] Maker Media February 17, 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/blog/quick-tip-slicer-fusion-360/ QUICK TIP: Slicer for Fusion 360] Autodesk February 21, 2017</ref>
** Autodesk 123D Catch (formerly Project Photofly)
** Autodesk 123D Circuits (a.k.a. Circuits.io) - its "Electronics Lab" feature was merged into [[Tinkercad]].<ref>[https://circuits.io Autodesk Circuits is winding down], Autodesk</ref><ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/solutions/123d-apps Autodesk 123D apps], Autodesk</ref><ref>[https://circuits.io/blog/electronics-lab-moving-to-tinkercad Electronics Lab is now Tinkercad Circuits], Autodesk, May 23, 2017</ref>
* Tinkerplay (formerly Modio) <!--TODO: Mattel's ThingMaker Design-->
* Autodesk plugins for [[Rhinoceros 3D|Rhino]]<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-T-Splines-plug-in-for-Rhino-licensing.html Autodesk T-Splines plug-in for Rhino licensing]. knowledge.autodesk.com.</ref>
** Autodesk T-Splines Plug-in for Rhino<ref name="adsk-for-rhino">[http://www.tsplines.com/blog/2016/11/autodesk-plugins-for-rhino/ The future of Autodesk plug-ins for Rhino] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129044738/http://www.tsplines.com/blog/2016/11/autodesk-plugins-for-rhino |date=2016-11-29 }} Autodesk November 17, 2016</ref>
** Autodesk Shape Modeling Plug-in for Rhino<ref name="adsk-for-rhino"/> (formerly VSR Shape Modeling)
** Autodesk Realtime Renderer<ref name="adsk-for-rhino"/> (formerly VSR Realtime Renderer)
* Autodesk ForceEffect family<ref>[http://blogs.autodesk.com/inventor/2017/01/17/autodesk-forceeffect-family-retirement/ Autodesk ForceEffect Family Retirement], Autodesk, January 17, 2017</ref>
** Autodesk ForceEffect
** Autodesk ForceEffectMotion
** Autodesk ForceEffectFlow
* Autodesk Spark<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170208030655/https://spark.autodesk.com/ Spark Has Shut Down] Autodesk</ref>  - the 3D Print API in Autodesk Forge was also discontinued.<ref>[https://developer.autodesk.com/en/docs/print/v1/overview/end-of-life/ End of Life] Autodesk</ref>
* Print Studio<ref name="manufacture-of-ember-discontinued">[https://www.3dprint.com/170791/autodesk-discontinues-ember/ Autodesk Discontinues Manufacture of Open Source Ember 3D Printer]. April 12, 2017. 3DR Holdings</ref> - the tool was replaced by Netfabb.<ref name="manufacture-of-ember-discontinued"/>
* Autodesk Footwear CAM Software (formerly [[Delcam]] Crispin<ref>[http://www.tctmagazine.com/3D-printing-news/autodesk-footwear-group-digitise-footwear-creation/ Autodesk Footwear group to digitise design to manufacture of footwear]. TCT Magazine. October 6, 2015</ref>)<ref>[https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/powershape-forum/password-for-crispin-shoemaker/m-p/6845345#M497 Re: Password for crispin shoemaker]. Autodesk. February 1, 2017</ref>
* Autodesk Delcam for Solidworks CAM Software
* Autodesk Delcam Dentmill CAM Software
* Autodesk Delcam Orthomill CAM Software
* Autodesk Artcam CAM Software
* Autodesk Partmaker CAM Software
* Autodesk Inventor Publisher - the product was replaced by the presentation feature of Autodesk Inventor Professional.<ref>[http://damassets.autodesk.net/content/dam/autodesk/www/products/autodesk-inventor-publisher/docs/pdf/Inventor_Publisher_Discontinuation_FAQ.pdf Autodesk Inventor Publisher Discontinuation FAQ for Partners and Autodesk Sales], Autodesk, 2016</ref>
** Inventor Publisher Viewer
* AutoCAD Utility Design<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-utility-design/overview AutoCAD Utility Design], Autodesk</ref>
* [[Pixlr]] for Desktop<ref>[http://pixlr.com/blog/sunset-pixlr-for-desktop/ Sunset: Pixlr for Desktop], Autodesk, February 28, 2017</ref>
*Autodesk Showcase<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/showcase/overview Showcase is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk</ref><ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/showcase/learn-explore/caas/simplecontent/content/autodesk-C2-AE-showcase-C2-AE-discontinuation-faq.html Autodesk Showcase Discontinuation FAQ], Autodesk, 2017</ref>
** Autodesk Real-Time Ray Tracing Cluster
* [[Autodesk Simulation]] Mechanical<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170716035236/https://www.autodesk.com/products/simulation-mechanical/overview Simulation Mechanical is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk, March 21, 2017</ref>
* Autodesk Homestyler<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-Homestyler-products-discontinued.html Autodesk Homestyler products discontinued] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171024073835/https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-Homestyler-products-discontinued.html |date=2017-10-24 }}, Autodesk, June 9, 2017</ref>
* Autodesk Within - its functionality was merged into Netfabb.<ref>[https://www.additivemanufacturing.media/news/authentise-teams-up-with-autodesk-for-am-workflow Autodesk Demos Netfabb AM Software]. Gardner Business Media. November, 2018.</ref><ref>[https://www.autodesk.co.jp/redshift/orbitrec/ ORBITREC: ジェネレーティブ デザインの 3D 金属プリントで実現する IoT ロードバイク] {{in lang|ja}}. Autodesk. September 14, 2017</ref>
* Autodesk ReMake - the product was replaced by ReCap Photo in ReCap Pro.<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/recap/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/ReCap-Photo-Frequently-Asked-Questions.html ReCap Photo Frequently Asked Questions], Autodesk, September 27, 2017</ref>
* [[Autodesk Gameware]]
** Autodesk [[Scaleform GFx|Scaleform]]<ref name="eos-of-gameware">[https://www.autodesk.com/content/autodesk-game-middleware Autodesk game middleware products are no longer available for purchase] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170710204419/https://www.autodesk.com/products/scaleform/overview |date=2017-07-10 }}, Autodesk, 2017</ref>
** Autodesk [[Autodesk Gameware#Beast|Beast]]<ref name="eos-of-gameware"/>
** Autodesk HumanIK<ref name="eos-of-gameware"/>
** Autodesk Navigation<ref name="eos-of-gameware"/> (the successor of Autodesk [[Kynapse]])
** Autodesk Population
** Autodesk Cognition
* Lagoa<ref>[http://home.lagoa.com/2017/11/time-to-say-goodbye-to-lagoa/ Time to say Goodbye to Lagoa] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113093209/http://home.lagoa.com/2017/11/time-to-say-goodbye-to-lagoa/ |date=2017-11-13 }}, LAGOA, November 2, 2017</ref>
* [[Bitsquid|Autodesk Stingray]]<ref>[https://archive.today/20171214123611/https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/stingray/learn-explore/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/stingray-end-of-sale-faq.html Changes to Autodesk Stingray FAQ], Autodesk, December 11, 2017</ref> (formerly Bitsquid) - the product is now part of 3ds Max as "3ds Max Interactive".
* Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/infrastructure-map-server/overview Autodesk Infrastructure Map Server is no longer available], Autodesk, January 7, 2018</ref> (formerly Autodesk MapGuide Enterprise Server)
* Autodesk Live Viewer<ref name="live-viewer">[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-live/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-Live-2-0-Viewer.html Autodesk Live 2.0 Viewer], Autodesk, January 8, 2018</ref> - The presentation published by Autodesk Live (Revit Live) now comes with internal viewer<ref name="live-viewer"/> but its mobile publishing feature was dropped.<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/revit-live/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Revit-Live-Support-for-publishing-to-mobile-devices-missing-in-2-0-update.html Support for publishing to mobile devices missing in 2.0 update for Revit Live], Autodesk, July 18, 2018</ref>
* Autodesk Flow Design<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/flow-design/overview Flow Design is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk, March 27, 2018</ref>
* AutoCAD variants
** AutoCAD P&ID<ref name="p-and-id-eol">[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-p-id/overview AutoCAD P&ID is no longer available], Autodesk</ref> - the product was replaced by AutoCAD Plant 3D.<ref name="p-and-id-eol"/>
** [[AutoCAD Architecture]] (formerly Autodesk Architectural Desktop) - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-architecture AUTOCAD ARCHITECTURE TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
** AutoCAD Electrical - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-electrical AUTOCAD ELECTRICAL TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
** AutoCAD Mechanical - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-mechanical AUTOCAD MECHANICAL TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
** AutoCAD MEP (formerly Autodesk Building Systems) - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-mep AUTOCAD MEP TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
** AutoCAD Map 3D - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-map-3d AUTOCAD MAP 3D TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
** AutoCAD Plant 3D - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-plant-3d AUTOCAD PLANT 3D TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
** AutoCAD Raster Design - the product was merged into AutoCAD itself.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad/included-toolsets/autocad-raster-design RASTER DESIGN TOOLSET NOW INCLUDED WITH AUTOCAD], Autodesk</ref>
* Structural Analysis for Revit<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/structural-analysis-revit/overview Structural Analysis for Revit is being discontinued], Autodesk</ref> - the product was replaced by Robot Structural Analysis Professional.
* A360 Desktop<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/downloads/content/autodesk-360-desktop-download-and-release-notes.html A360 Desktop Retirement - June 19th, 2018], Autodesk, May 15, 2018</ref>
* Autodesk InfraWorks 360 iPad app<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/infraworks/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Infraworks-iPad-App-Discontinued.html Infraworks iPad App With Augmented Reality Discontinued], Autodesk, May 31, 2018</ref>
* Autodesk MatchMover (formerly RealViz MatchMover)
* Autodesk Composite (formerly [[Autodesk Toxik]]<ref>[http://www.cgchannel.com/2014/04/autodesk-to-release-toxik-and-matchmover-for-free/ Autodesk releases Toxik and MatchMover for free], CG Channel, April 16th, 2014</ref>)
* BIM 360 Team<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/bim-360-team/overview BIM 360 Team is no longer available], Autodesk</ref> (formerly A360 Team)
** P&ID Modeler for Revit - deprecated to expand the use of the product.<ref name="pid-and-c4p">[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/simplecontent/content/notice-re-changes-impacting-collaboration-for-plant-3d-services-bim-360-team.html Notice: Changes Impacting P&ID Modeler for Revit and Collaboration for Plant 3D] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923131106/https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/simplecontent/content/notice-re-changes-impacting-collaboration-for-plant-3d-services-bim-360-team.html |date=2018-09-23 }}, Autodesk, May 4, 2018</ref>
** Collaboration for Plant 3D (C4P) - deprecated to expand the use of the product.<ref name="pid-and-c4p"/>
* Autodesk Revit Extensions<ref>[http://blogs.autodesk.com/revit/2018/09/19/updates-to-revit-extensions-for-timber-and-rebar/ Updates to Revit Extensions for timber and rebar], Autodesk, September 19, 2018</ref>
* Autodesk TruFiber - the product was merged into TruComposites.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/trufiber/overview TruFiber is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk</ref>
* Autodesk TruLaser - the product was merged into TruComposites.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/trulaser/overview TruLaser is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk</ref>
* Autodesk TruPlan - the product was merged into TruComposites.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/truplan/overview TruPlan is no longer available for purchase], Autodesk</ref>
* Autodesk Life Sciences' products<ref name="lifesciences">[https://autodeskresearch.com/groups/lifesciences Autodesk Life Sciences], Autodesk</ref>
** Genetic Constructor<ref>[https://autodeskresearch.com/projects/genome-designer Genetic Constructor], Autodesk</ref>
** Molecule Viewer<ref>[https://autodeskresearch.com/projects/molecule-viewer Molecule Viewer], Autodesk</ref>
* Configurator 360<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/configurator-360/overview New subscriptions to Configurator 360 are no longer available], Autodesk, May 7, 2020</ref>
* Alias SpeedForm - its functionality was merged into other Alias products.<ref name="alias-sf-discontinued">[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/alias-products/learn-explore/caas/simplecontent/content/alias-speedform-and-alias-design-discontinued.html Alias SpeedForm and Alias Design discontinued], Autodesk, June 20, 2019</ref>
* Alias Design<ref name="alias-sf-discontinued"/>
* Revit Live<ref>[http://download.autodesk.com/us/revit/revit-live-customer-faq-akn.pdf The Autodesk Revit Live cloud service will discontinue effective March 30, 2020.] Autodesk</ref>
* Revit Model Review - the product was replaced by Autodesk BIM Interoperability Tools.<ref name="revit2021">[https://blogs.autodesk.com/revit/2020/04/08/whats-new-in-revit-2021/ What’s new in Revit 2021], Autodesk, April 8, 2020</ref>
* Site Designer add-in for Revit<ref name="revit2021"/>
* ReCap Pro for mobile<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/simplecontent/content/autodesk-recap-pro-for-mobile-end-life-frequently-asked-questions.html Autodesk ReCap Pro for mobile end of life frequently asked questions], Autodesk, July 8, 2020</ref>
* Slicer for Fusion 360<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/fusion-360/troubleshooting/caas/downloads/content/slicer-for-fusion-360.html Slicer for Fusion 360]. Autodesk. August 14, 2020.</ref>
* A360 Drive - the product was replaced by Autodesk Drive.<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autodesk-drive/learn-explore/caas/CloudHelp/cloudhelp/ENU/DRIVE-LEARNING/files/DRIVE-A360-RETIREMENT-html.html A360 Drive Retirement]. Autodesk. February 13, 2021.</ref>
* Autodesk Constructware<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/constructware/overview Construction project management software – for renewal only - Constructware will be discontinued by October 31, 2021.], Autodesk</ref>
* Inventor LT<ref name="inventor-lt-eol">[https://www.autodesk.com/products/inventor-lt/overview New subscriptions to Inventor LT are no longer available] Autodesk</ref>
** Inventor LT Suite<ref name="inventor-lt-eol"/>
* Dynamo Studio<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/dynamo-studio/overview Dynamo Studio is no longer available]. Autodesk</ref> - the product was replaced by Dynamo Sandbox.
* Autodesk TruComposites<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/trucomposites/overview TruComposites is no longer available]. Autodesk. May 7, 2021</ref>
* Autodesk TruNest<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/trunest/overview TruNest is no longer available]. Autodesk. May 7, 2021</ref>
* Autodesk Meshmixer - though it's still available as free, the development was discontinued;<ref name="meshmixer"/> its technologies were merged into Fusion 360 and Netfabb.<ref name="meshmixer">[https://www.meshmixer.com/ Autodesk Meshmixer] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220708224130/https://www.meshmixer.com/ |date=2022-07-08 }}. Autodesk. September, 2021</ref><ref>[https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/meshmixer/meshmixers-future/m-p/8759412/highlight/true#M1178 Re: Meshmixers Future?]. Autodesk. April 29, 2019.</ref>
* Netfabb Online Service - the product was merged into Fusion 360.<ref>[https://service.netfabb.com/ Netfabb Online Service]. Autodesk</ref>
* Autodesk 3ds Max Asset Library<ref>[https://apps.autodesk.com/3DSMAX/en/Detail/Index?id=6015429456303731618 Autodesk 3ds Max Asset Library]. Autodesk. January 13, 2022</ref>
* Autodesk [[Smoke (software)|Smoke]] - the product was replaced by Flame Assist.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/smoke/overview Smoke is no longer available]. Autodesk. September 7, 2022</ref>
* Autodesk Maya LT - the product was replaced by Maya Creative.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/products/maya-lt/overview Maya LT is no longer available]. Autodesk. December 7, 2022</ref>
* Autodesk Screencast<ref>[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/simplecontent/content/autodesk-screencast-end-life.html Autodesk Screencast End-of-Life]. Autodesk. November 26, 2022</ref>
* Autodesk EAGLE - the technology was merged into Fusion 360.<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-EAGLE-Announcement-Next-steps-and-FAQ.html Autodesk EAGLE Announcement - Next steps and FAQ]. Autodesk. June 8, 2023</ref>
* Autodesk Process Analysis 360<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Autodesk-Process-Analysis-360-End-of-Life-FAQ.html Autodesk Process Analysis 360 End of Life FAQ]. Autodesk. February 16, 2024</ref>

===Maintenance-mode products===
* BIM 360 - the product was replaced by Autodesk Construction Cloud.<ref name="bim-collaborate"/>
** BIM 360 Field (formerly Vela Systems<ref>[https://www.autodesk.co.uk/products/bim-360-field/overview BIM 360 Field]. Autodesk</ref>) - the product had become to provide through BIM 360 Build.<ref>[https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/bim-360-field-forum/what-is-the-difference-between-bim-360-field-and-bim-360-build/m-p/8035572/highlight/true#M2918 Re: what is the difference between BIM 360 Field and BIM 360 Build ?]. Autodesk. May 30, 2018.</ref>
** BIM 360 Build - the product was replaced by Autodesk Build.<ref>[https://forge.autodesk.com/blog/autodesk-build-and-other-autodesk-construction-cloud-unified-products-launch Autodesk Build and Other Autodesk Construction Cloud Unified Products Launch]. Autodesk. February 19, 2021.</ref>
** BIM 360 Coordinate (formerly BIM 360 Glue<ref>[https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/article/BIM-360-Design-Collaboration-Everything-You-Need-Know-2020 BIM 360 Design Collaboration: Everything You Need to Know]. Autodesk.</ref>) - the product was replaced by BIM Collaborate which is a subset of Autodesk BIM Collaborate Pro (formerly BIM 360 Design).<ref name="bim-collaborate">[https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/bim-collaborate-products/getting-started/caas/simplecontent/content/bim-collaborate-offerings-frequently-asked-questions.html BIM Collaborate Offerings Frequently Asked Questions]. Autodesk. February 9, 2021.</ref>

===Non-maintained products===
*Motion FX

=== Formerly owned and have since been divested ===
* Autodesk Seek - acquired by BIMobject AB.<ref>[http://www.engineering.com/BIM/ArticleID/14231/Seeking-for-Autodesk-Seek-Seek-No-More-Your-BIM-Data-Is-Now-on-BIMobject.aspx Seek No More … Your BIM Data Is Now on BIMobject]. ENGINEERING.com. February 01, 2017.</ref><ref>[http://www.nasdaq.com/press-release/bimobject-cloud-reaches-400-000-users-20170425-01498 BIMobject Cloud reaches 400 000 users]. Nasdaq. April 25, 2017.</ref>
* Autodesk Pixlr - acquired by 123RF.<ref>[http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170428005208/en/123RF-Acquires-Autodesk-Pixlr-Boost-World%E2%80%99s-Creative 123RF Acquires Autodesk Pixlr To Boost the World’s Creative Ecosystem]. Business Wire. April 28, 2017.</ref>
* [[Creative Market]] - became independent again in funding by Palm Drive Capital and others.<ref>[https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2017/10/11/1144316/0/en/Creative-Market-Raises-7-Million-Series-A-Financing-Round-to-Spin-Out-from-Autodesk.html Creative Market Raises $7 Million Series A Financing Round to Spin Out from Autodesk]. [[GlobeNewswire]]. October 11, 2017.</ref><ref>[https://techcrunch.com/2020/04/30/dribbble-a-bootstrapped-linkedin-for-designers-acquires-creative-market-grows-to-12m-users/ Dribbble, a bootstrapped ‘LinkedIn’ for designers, acquires Creative Market, grows to 12M users]. TechCrunch. May 1, 2020.</ref>
* [[Autodesk SketchBook Pro|Autodesk SketchBook]] (formerly Alias Sketchbook Pro) - became independent<ref>[https://develop3d.com/cad/sketchbook-to-spin-out-of-autodesk-as-independent-company/ SketchBook to spin-out of Autodesk as independent company]. X3DMedia. June 23, 2021</ref>

==Sustainability==
Autodesk CFD (formerly Autodesk Simulation CFD) includes modeling and thermal modeling tools for architectural and MEP applications. Common applications for environmental [[sustainable design]] include mechanical ventilation, external flow (wind loading), natural ventilation, and occupant comfort. Other energy applications include analysis for building energy, solar load, advanced energy and heating and cooling.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID%3D123112%26id%3D19399703 |title=Simulation CFD Advanced - Thermal Modeling & Analysis Features - Autodesk |access-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130116173111/http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/pc/item?siteID=123112&id=19399703 |archive-date=2013-01-16 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://sustainabilityworkshop.autodesk.com/tutorial/simulation-cfd-detailed-fluid-and-heat-studies |title=Simulation CFD: Detailed Fluid and Heat Studies &#124; Sustainability Workshop |access-date=2012-11-04 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910184000/http://sustainabilityworkshop.autodesk.com/tutorial/simulation-cfd-detailed-fluid-and-heat-studies |archive-date=2012-09-10 }}</ref> Autodesk introduced C-FACT, an open-source, science-driven approach to setting [[greenhouse gas]] reduction targets, which calls for greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions to be made in proportion to a company's gross domestic product (GDP). Unlike other carbon accounting methods, Autodesk's C-FACT measures carbon dioxide emissions that are proportional to a company's global GDP contribution.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/ariel-schwartz/sustainability/autodesk-offers-free-carbon-management-tool-businesses| title=Autodesk Offers Free Carbon Management Tool for Businesses |work=Fast Company| date=9 November 2009 }}</ref> Autodesk will derive its own targets using this approach through 2020.

In 2006, Autodesk sponsored a [[Public Broadcasting Service|PBS]] program named ''e² Design'',<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pbs.org/e2/design.html|title=e² - design - PBS|website=[[PBS]]|access-date=25 September 2015}}</ref> which focused on green building design around the world, describing the leaders and technologies that drive sustainable design.

In November 2021, the company was added to the [[Dow Jones Sustainability Indices|Dow Jones Sustainability World Index]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esgtoday.com/dow-jones-sustainability-indices-results-announced-alphabet-medtronic-are-in-nestle-totalenergies-out/|title=Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Results Announced: Alphabet, Medtronic are In, Nestlé, TotalEnergies Out|first=Mark|last=Segal|date=November 15, 2021|website=ESG Today}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[Digital prototyping]]
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