NEW YORK, June 23, 1992--At PC Expo, Aldus Corporation today announced
Aldus IntelliDraw 1.0 for Microsoft Windows and the Apple Macintosh.
Developed by the Aldus Consumer Division, formerly known as Silicon Beach
Software, IntelliDraw is a cross-platform, "smart" drawing program that
provides a whole new way to visually experiment, refine, and show ideas.

IntelliDraw's unique approach enables people to create dynamic drawings in
which objects stay aligned, distributed, or connected in whatever way
users want, even as the objects get moved or manipulated. IntelliDraw can
be used as a general-purpose drawing program by anyone who needs to draw.
Its solutions-oriented tools, however, are also designed for specialized
artwork, such as complex diagrams, organizational charts, space plans,
technical drawings, fliers, and forms.

"IntelliDraw is the easiest way to create and refine dynamic drawings,"
stated Steve Cullen, vice president and general manager of the Aldus
Consumer Division. "Customers can concentrate on exploring ideas instead
of painstakingly rendering them on a computer. IntelliDraw's 'smart' tool
set provides a very high value for consumers by reducing the tedium of
manual work and rework."

Object-oriented for "smart" drawing and cross-platform compatibility 

IntelliDraw is based on a platform-independent object-oriented architecture
that allows people to create "smart" artwork by establishing relationships
among the objects they draw. These relationships can be based on spatial,
alignment, or dimensional requirements; links or connections between
objects; "master item-clone" relationships; or many other kinds of
interconnections.

Once established, the relationships remain intact no matter how much the
individual components change. They can also be set up so that a change in
one object does alter other related objects.

Object-oriented architecture also allows the Windows and Macintosh versions
of IntelliDraw to share a common code base, permitting cross-platform
compatibility and seamless file sharing. Each version imports or exports
files in standard file formats. Both also support interapplication
communication--the Macintosh version via Publish and Subscribe, and the
Windows version via object linking and embedding (both as a client and a
server). IntelliDraw files can be added to any application that can accept
its export formats, including Aldus FreeHand, Aldus PageMaker, and Aldus
Persuasion.

Smart tools for visual "what ifs" 

IntelliDraw's automated, object-based controls enable users to draw
graphics quickly and pursue any number of "what if" scenarios. Its
Symmetrigon tool, for example, lets users draw symmetrical shapes
automatically, without the need to join duplicate pieces. Using the
Connectigon tool, they can draw polygons whose sides remain attached even
while the object is being moved or reshaped. Users can also create complex
shapes quickly in IntelliDraw by choosing menu commands, say, to add
shapes together or cut the shape of one object from another.

IntelliDraw provides many tools for altering artwork automatically. Its
"clonable" masters, for example, enable users to edit a master object,
then have all of its copies change as well. By "linking" objects together,
users can alter an entire drawing by modifying only one element. This is
useful when someone wants to see how large an entire graphic would become
if one of its components was enlarged to a specific dimension. The
program's unique "Sticky" connectors allow users to join objects by lines
that will stretch, rotate, or remain rigid to keep the objects connected
even when the user makes changes.

Other automated features are designed to speed up precision drawing. The
Align/Distribute tool, for instance, defines a "frame" within which
objects are automatically aligned and distributed according to
user-specified rules. Optional automatic dimension lines and values
display the distance between any two points, then update any time the user
alters the drawing. An "Auto-Align" command displays guidelines to show
when the corners, centers, or edges of two objects have been aligned.

IntelliDraw also includes "smart" templates and clip art that have
predefined object relationships built into them to save users time. The
art, for example, provides a set of dynamic objects that can be
manipulated in the same way as any other objects users draw. Thus people
can make a clip-art tree "grow" to project what a landscape might look
like over time, or experiment with space plans by enlarging a table and
having more chairs added automatically.

"IntelliDraw goes beyond basic drawing to provide new tools and
capabilities that grow with the user's skill and needs," said Kevin LaRue,
IntelliDraw product marketing manager. "IntelliDraw is a great addition to
anyone's graphic software toolkit."

System requirements 

The recommended system configuration for Aldus IntelliDraw 1.0 for the
Macintosh is a Macintosh Quadra, PowerBook 140 or 170, II series, SE/30,
LC, or Classic II computer; 4MB of RAM; System 6.0.5 or later (System 7
savvy), Finder 6.1 or later (32-bit QuickDraw is recommended), Adobe Type
Manager, and a hard disk. The minimum configuration is a Macintosh
PowerBook 100, Portable, SE, or Plus; 2MB of RAM; and a hard disk.

The recommended system configuration for IntelliDraw 1.0 for Windows is a
386- or 486-based DOS-compatible computer, 4MB of RAM, Windows 3.0 or
later, an 80MB hard disk, a VGA or other high-resolution graphics-adapter
card, and a mouse. The minimum configuration is a 286-based DOS-compatible
computer, 4MB of RAM, a 20MB hard disk, an EGA card, and a mouse.

Pricing and availability 

The Macintosh and Windows versions of Aldus IntelliDraw 1.0 will each be
available within 30 days through Aldus resellers in the U.S. for a
suggested retail price of $299 (U.S.). Localized versions for Canada,
Europe, and Pacific Rim markets will be announced later. A free training
video is available to all registered IntelliDraw owners. For more
information, customers can contact Aldus Customer Services at (206)
628-2320.

Aldus Corporation (NASDAQ:ALDC) creates computer software solutions that
help people throughout the world effectively communicate information and
ideas. In addition to IntelliDraw, the Aldus product line includes
PageMaker--the company's flagship program--Aldus Digital Darkroom, Aldus

Aldus Corp, Consumer Division, 
9770 Carroll Center Rd, Suite J, San Diego, CA 92126
619-695-6956

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