NOVATO, Calif., Aug. 30, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) — IMSI/Design, the global
leader in retail CAD, announced the release of DesignCAD 3D Max v17.
Created for the home professional designer on a budget, DesignCAD 3D
Max v17 continues a long tradition of innovation, ease of use, and
performance

Powerful new features include a new, intuitive Light Source menu that
gives the user unparalleled control of the lighting schemes of their
drawings, as well as enhanced OpenGL rendering and shading that now
make DesignCAD drawings even more realistic. Enhanced DXF and DWG
support includes support for AutoCAD PaperSpace, as well as Layers,
LineStyles, Views, Viewports and Blocks. In addition, a new drawing
macro converts DesignCAD files to a DWG format that allows for
seamless import into SketchUp drawings.

“DesignCAD 3D Max is one of the best known names in prosumer CAD,”
said Bob Mayer, Chief Operating Officer of IMSI/Design. “We believe
the powerful new features of 3D Max, including the ability to handle
more complex 3D models, make it the performance leader in easy to use
CAD applications.”

DesignCAD 3D Max v17 is available directly from IMSI/Design and has a
suggested retail price of $99.95 in the U.S. Visit www.IMSIdesign.com
for additional product information.

About IMSI/Design

IMSI/Design is the global leader in retail CAD (Computer Aided
Design). IMSI/Design products include the award-winning TurboCAD,
DesignCAD, and FloorPlan families of precision design applications.
Please visit www.IMSIdesign.com for more information.