Softdesk Announces ViewBase Version 7

New Viewing Module Adds MicroStation DGN file Support

HENNIKER, NH, March 24, 1995 - Softdesk, Inc. announces the release of the
Softdesk 7 (S7) version of ViewBase used to find, view, redline, and plot
an archive of scanned paper drawings, CAD files, hybrid raster/vector
files, and associated documents. ViewBase 7 supports AutoCAD Release 13
for Windows drawing files. ViewBase 7 also adds viewing and plotting
support for MicroStation DGN files. The configuration program for ViewBase
7 has been moved to the Windows environment and 256 color display for
vector files has been added. Display and printing speed has also been
improved. ViewBase 7 allows drawings to be viewed for integration with
Softdesk Building Design & Engineering and Civil/Survey products.

Using the network floating license version of ViewBase 7, raster and vector
files can be viewed simultaneously, redlined, and plotted over most PC
networks, such as Novell and PC-NFS. Users can scan paper drawings into
MicrosoftTM FoxProTM as the standard database, or into their own existing
database. Network Plot Queuing allows users to off-load plot processing to
remote plot stations from viewing or editing stations, anywhere on the
network. File Locking notifies a user if a drawing is already in use and
prevents other ViewBase or editing stations from editing or marking up the
same drawing. Many file types are supported, including hybrid
raster/vector, 3D AutoCAD, MicroStation DGN, CALS, IG4, TIFF, and RLC.
ViewBase 7 can also view, print, text search and use clipboard support for
over 100 word processing, spreadsheet, graphic and database files
including Microsoft Word, Lotus 1-2-3, Paradox, PCX and 8- bit color &
grayscale TIFF. Customers can simultaneously access their large format
drawings and related documents without running the original application.

Upgrade pricing from ViewBase 4.x is $150 per module. For information, call
Softdesk Imaging Group at 518-283-8783 or fax 518-283- 8790.

Softdesk Background Information

Softdesk, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of Architecture,
Engineering, and Construction (AEC) application software for AutoCAD,
offering integrated solutions for automating the entire building, site,
infrastructure, and utilities project lifecycle. Softdesk products are
sold by an extensive worldwide network of resellers and distributors who
offer comprehensive implementation, training, and support services.
Covering the range of AEC disciplines, Softdesk software applications are
grouped into product families for Civil Engineering & Survey, Building
Design & Engineering, Productivity, Facilities Management, Mapping/GIS,
AM/FM & Utilities, Process & Power, and Scanning/Imaging. Softdesk has an
installed base of over 125,000 modules in over 20,000 customer sites.

The Softdesk Imaging Group (formerly Image Systems) provides affordable
desktop imaging products, called Rasterware<<, which enhance the
productivity of office and engineering document systems. Rasterware
products are used for storing, retrieving, editing, and distributing paper
drawings captured in raster format by a document scanner. With over 35,000
modules at 15,000 customer sites, Rasterware products represent the
largest worldwide installed base of scanning application software for
AutoCAD.

Softdesk Imaging Group        PH 518-283-8783 x532
385 Jordan Rd.                FX 518-283-8790
Troy, NY 12180     Softdesk Info: http://www.softdesk.com

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