01-November-2001, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tripod Data Systems releases SOLO CE 3.0
Expands GPS and basemap editing capabilities and adds new scripting features

Contact:

Matt Lehman
Tripod Data Systems
541-753-9322
mattl@tdsway.com

Corvallis, Ore.—November 01, 2001—Tripod Data Systems (TDS) today announced the immediate availability of SOLO CE 3.0 for Windows CE and Pocket PC. SOLO CE 3.0 GIS/Mapping software lets GIS users edit both the attribute database and the geometry of Shapefile basemaps. This latest version also introduces new scripting capability for developing a custom user interface. Scripts can be created to maximize the use of existing basemap, form and GPS controls for specific applications.

"The new editing flexibility will make it much easier for users to make changes and amendments while they are out in the field. Other programs require additional office software to be able to make these changes," said Chaur-Fong Chen, GIS Division Manager. "We expect that this, plus the new scripting capabilities, will be real time savers for SOLO users as they complete data collection, maintenance and reassessment projects."

Other new features bring increased raster and vector support, including DXF, DOQ, SHP, MIF, UDF, TIF, JPG, and SIF file formats. All basemap formats can be utilized on the data collector in their native format with no need for pre-processing through an office package. SOLO CE 3.0 has also added additional GPS receiver support to include the Trimble TSIP protocol and RTK GPS support.

SOLO CE 3.0 is available now through authorized TDS dealers.

For more information and to download a free thirty-day demo of SOLO Field 3.0 visit www.tdsway.com/soloce.

About Tripod Data Systems

Tripod Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) produces surveying and mapping software for platforms including programmable calculators, advanced rugged handheld field computers and complete office software applications. TDS software integrates with a wide range of measurement tools including optical instruments, global positioning system (GPS) receivers and laser rangefinders.

TDS was founded in 1987. The company's headquarters is in Corvallis, Ore. TDS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Trimble.

TDS can be reached by telephone at 541-753-9322, by fax at 541-757-7439, by email at sales@tdsway.com or on the Web at www.tdsway.com.

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