Press Release 

                    Terrain Tools 3D Released for Beta Testing
                                         February 1, 2000.

Softree Technical Systems Inc. of Vancouver B.C. has announced the beta release of Terrain Tools(TM) 3D, a surveying,
mapping and terrain modeling program developed for applications in the natural resource industries including forestry, geology
and environmental science.

The Terrain Tools(TM) suite is a quick and easy mapping package with functions for digitizing, coordinate entry, import and
export, bitmap image display, drafting and creation of output drawings. The 3D edition includes digital terrain modeling,
contouring, earthwork calculations and profile display and editing. New product features include; improved export to ASCII
via the Windows clipboard, keyboard entry of curve information, volume and surface area calculations, design and drafting in
profile, sub-surfaces, and general speed improvements.

Testing is expected to be carried out over the next 2 months. During this period, Softree is looking for beta testers to provide
comments and feed back. In return for this assistance, beta testers will be provided with a complimentary software license for
the completed product. The test program will be limited to a small number of users in each application area (forestry,
hydrology, geology, mining, civil engineering, surveying, environment and archeology etc.). For more information contact Craig
Speirs at cspeirs@softree.com or (604-519-6222).

Terrain Tools(TM) is widely used throughout North America and internationally. More information can be found at www.softree.com




 

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For further information contact:

Softree Technical Systems Inc.
#8 650 Clyde Avenue 
West Vancouver 
B.C. Canada
phone: 604-519-6222
fax:604-926-3075
email: cspeirs@softree.com
www.softree.com