**FIRST EMAIL**/Autodesk Software Now Available on FIRSTbase!

[Pat Fairbank]

Greetings Teams:

Prior to sharing with you Autodesk's message below, we want to take this opportunity to remind our veterans and inform our rookies this is Autodesk's SIXTEENTH straight year sponsoring the FIRST Robotics Competition! Please join us in thanking Autodesk for their continued loyalty, generosity and support.

Autodesk worked hard to develop and make available the new "FIRSTbase" website in an effort to enhance support of FRC teams this season. From its software downloading capabilities to its on-line tutorials, we are certain you will find this site comprehensive, user friendly and very helpful. Please note the offerings available on FIRSTbase are exclusive to FRC teams! We encourage teams to register as soon as possible and start accessing its great benefits.

If you have questions please contact us at frcteams@usfirst.org. For technical questions, please contact Autodesk at supportfirst@mail.autodesk.com.


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Autodesk has developed a new website specifically for FIRST Robotics teams called FIRSTbase. The website is your destination to download your free 2007 FRC season Autodesk software, access training, the Autodesk Kit of Parts, the Autodesk Design Competition, FIRST resources and team communications.

Download Autodesk® Inventor™11 and Autodesk® 3ds Max® 9. Design your robot, use it to enter the Autodesk Design Competition, or just learn more about the Autodesk software. Only FIRST Robotics teams are eligible for this exclusive offer so take advantage of this benefit now!

If you are the main contact of your FIRST Robotics team, you will need to register yourself and your team to activate your account. More details are available on the Autodesk FIRSTbase site.

Register your team today on www.autodesk.com/firstbase

Go Teams!