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NEWS: FastTrack Schedule 8 Now Shipping -- AEC Software Syncs Release of Powerful, New Mac OS X Version with Compatible Palm OS Version -- STERLING, VA - July 31, 2002 -- AEC Software today announced the simultaneous release of FastTrack Schedule 8 for Mac OS X and a compatible handheld version, FastTrack Schedule 8 for Palm OS. FastTrack Schedule 8 delivers new productivity features and precision planning enhancements that blend seamlessly with a bold new Aqua interface. Professionals and project managers using the Mac can now leverage Mac OS X to more efficiently organize, track, and manage projects with FastTrack Schedule 8. Used in tandem, the desktop and handheld versions of FastTrack Schedule 8 provide a comprehensive project scheduling solution with instant access to project details at all times. "We're committed to improving our customers' chances for project success and reducing the time associated with managing projects," says Dennis Bilowus, President and CEO of AEC Software. "FastTrack Schedule 8's amazing new Aqua interface and powerful scheduling tools enable Mac OS X users to be more productive, creative, and effective when managing projects." FastTrack Schedule 8 is built for Mac OS X and takes full advantage of the performance enhancements, simplicity, and elegance of Mac OS X. In addition to the bold new Aqua appearance, the accessibility and functionality of the entire FastTrack Schedule interface has been improved. Menus now have a more intuitive Office(TM)-like structure, dialogs have been reengineered for easier navigation, and toolbars have a crisper, cleaner look--making it easier than ever to perform scheduling procedures. FastTrack Schedule 8 provides superior presentation capabilities with new auto-styles per outline level, millions of new color choices, and QuickTime graphic support. Users can now set specific font styles and row background colors for each outline level of a project to easily maintain consistent formatting for each project phase. FastTrack Schedule 8 also offers millions of new color choices for elements such as rows, text, bar styles, and legends as well as the ability to import and export a wider array of graphic file formats through the use of QuickTime, a Mac exclusive feature. The new Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) feature enables FastTrack Schedule 8 users to identify project tasks with customizable numeric or alphanumeric labels, which precisely pinpoint a task's position within the hierarchy of a project. Summary bar options have been enhanced to include an "always summarize" feature that displays comprehensive summary bars even when outline levels are expanded, and users can now expand or collapse projects to a specific outline level to show varying levels of project detail. New tutorials, templates, examples, and bar styles help users jump-start their projects while additional FastSteps(TM) increase productivity--automating repetitive steps and routine operations. FastTrack Schedule 8 also adds new bar labels for resources, an enhanced polygon editor for creating custom endpoints, in-depth Help tips within dialogs, three new toolbars, new keyboard shortcuts, an improved Online Help System, and continued support for AppleScript. For more information on new features, visit http://www.fasttrackschedule8.com. In addition to the desktop version, AEC Software also released a compatible handheld version for the Palm OS. FastTrack Schedule 8 for Palm OS enables users to view multiple schedules, add or edit project information, beam schedules to other Palm devices, and sync schedules directly with the Mac OS X desktop version of FastTrack Schedule 8. The new mobile version offers improved syncing and supports the new Mac OS X Palm Desktop software 4.0 and HotSync Manager. Free Trial Versions Available Trial versions of FastTrack Schedule 8 and FastTrack Schedule 8 for Palm OS are available online at the AEC Software website: http://www.aecsoft.com/downloads/demo/. Pricing and Availability FastTrack Schedule 8 is available for an estimated retail price of US $299. Upgrades from previous versions of FastTrack Schedule start at US $129, and customers who purchased FastTrack Schedule 7 after December 31, 2001, are eligible for a free upgrade to FastTrack Schedule 8. For details, visit http://www.aecsoft.com/products/desktop/fasttrack/upgrade.asp. FastTrack Schedule is also available in 5-user, 10-user, 25-user, and custom-configured network server versions as well as a compatible Windows version. FastTrack Schedule 8 for Palm OS is available for an estimated street price of US $99. Upgrades for registered users of earlier version are available for $29. These offers are available directly from AEC Software. For more information, complete system requirements, or to order, customers can contact AEC Software at (800) 346-9413 or visit http://www.aecsoft.com/. About AEC Software Headquartered in Sterling, VA, AEC Software, Inc. develops and publishes business productivity software for Macintosh, Windows, and Palm. Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders use AEC Software's products to schedule activities, manage project information, and achieve project goals. 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