ATLANTA, GA – Autodesk Technical Evangelist and Cadalyst columnist Lynn Allen will present “What’s New in AutoCAD 2012” at the Hagerman & Company Technology Showcase on March 30 at the Twelve Centennial Park Hotel in Atlanta. Ms. Allen will review the latest features of AutoCAD 2012 software, including new robust model documentation tools, the new smarter associative arrays, and the productivity enhancing multifunctional grips.

Ms. Allen writes a monthly column in Cadalyst magazine called “Circles and Lines” and is the voice behind the popular Cadalyst videos “Tips and Tricks Tuesday with Lynn Allen”. A sought-after public speaker, Allen is the author of three books about AutoCAD software.

The Showcase will be presented by Hagerman & Company, a 27-year Autodesk reseller that recently expanded its services to Atlanta and the Deep South. This free event will feature a variety of software labs and cover topics such as integrated project delivery (IPD) and Revit-to-Revit Collaboration Concepts, and products including Autodesk Inventor software, The Autodesk Plant Design Suite, Autodesk Navisworks, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and AutoCAD P&ID software. Guests will also have the opportunity to see the Dimension uPrint 3D desktop printer in action.

Ms. Allen will present two sessions including, “A Look inside the AutoCAD Crystal Ball” and “AutoCAD: 60 Tips in 60 Minutes”.

The event will run from 8:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and includes lunch and continental breakfast. Each guest will receive a free Lynn Allen Tips and Tricks book and a welcome gift, and will be entered for the grand prize drawing for an iPad 2. AIA credits are also offered for qualifying sessions. For complete details and registration, visit www.hagerman.com.

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