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EXHIBIT 23.1
Consent of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors
Unigraphics Solutions Inc.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on
Form S-8 (Nos. 333-57485, 333-75975, 333-75979, 333-90641, 333-33384, 333-
33386)of Unigraphics Solutions Inc. of our reports dated March 24, 2000 with
respect to the consolidated balance sheet of Engineering Animation, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and the related consolidated statements of
operations, stockholders' equity and comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows
for the year then ended and the related financial statement schedule which
reports appear in the Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated December 26, 2000 of
Unigraphics Solutions Inc.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
December 26, 2000
