Micrografx Completes Acquisition of Visual Software, Inc.

Critically Acclaimed 3D Technology Joins Family of Award-Winning Graphics
Products from Micrografx

Richardson, Texas (April 3, 1996) - Micrografx, Inc. (NASDAQ: MGXI), a
leading graphics software developer, today announced it has completed its
acquisition of Visual Software, Inc. The acquisition became effective
April 2, 1996.

Under the terms of the acquisition, Micrografx exchanged approximately
36 shares of its common stock for each share of Visual Software common
stock.  Based on the approximate 880,000 shares of Micrografx common stock
to be issued in the acquisition and Micrografx's closing stock price on
April 1, the transaction is valued at approximately $11 million. The
acquisition will be accounted for as a tax-free reorganization and a
"pooling-of-interests" for accounting and financial purposes.

Founded in 1991, Visual Software publishes a full range of 3D tools and
extensive 3D data for Microsoft Windows, Windows 95 and Windows NT. The
company's products include Instant 3D, Visual Reality 2.0, Simply 3D, and
Simply 3D SuperPack. Although Micrografx will supersede Visual Software as
the corporate identity for the new company, specific product names are yet
to be determined and will be announced when they are introduced in the
marketplace.

Micrografx is the global leader in developing and marketing graphics
software which enhances visual communication and empowers creative
expression. Founded in 1982, Micrografx has become a leading software
publisher by responding quickly to customer and worldwide market needs.
The company's U.S. operations are based in Richardson, Texas with
development offices located in Los Angeles and San Francisco.
International subsidiaries are located in Canada, the United Kingdom,
France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia and Japan.
 
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