Bass has been credited with expanding Autodesk beyond its core AutoCAD software through acquisitions and new product developments[3] and transitioning from 2D to 3D model-based design.

[4] Bass left Autodesk in 1999 to launch Buzzsaw,[5] an online service for management of construction projects, where he served as president and CEO.

[7] During his tenure as CEO, Bass focused on expanding the company beyond its core AutoCAD software through acquisitions and new product development,[3] and transitioning from 2D to 3D design.

[2] Under his direction, Autodesk introduced consumer-oriented products such as SketchBook, a mobile painting and drawing app with more than 7 million users as of Nov.

Bass’ projects have included furniture, sculpture and a walk-in wooden rocket ship he built for his children,[14] which is on permanent display at Chabot Science Center.