Columbia, Maryland (December 20, 2002)—Nemetschek North America today announced the release of the RenderWorks training CD. The RenderWorks training CD details the specific features of RenderWorks and provides a number of hands-on exercises to reinforce the concepts of the lessons.

The RenderWorks 10 training CD covers topics such as VectorWorks preferences, lighting, RenderWorks modes, texture libraries, texture mapping, texture shaders and backgrounds and image props. It also includes information regarding output such as how to print and export renderings. In addition to the six lesson chapters, the CD has hands-on exercises that users can work through at their own pace to test their mastery of a particular concept.

For more information on all of the VectorWorks training CDs, visit www.nemetschek.net or call customer service at 888-646-4223.

Nemetschek North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of European software giant Nemetschek AG. A global leader in design technologies, Nemetschek N.A. has developed CAD software for the personal computer since 1985. VectorWorks, (formerly MiniCAD) our flagship product, is one of the world's best selling CAD products and is available in over 85 countries and is translated in 14 languages. The VectorWorks Industry Series is a line of products designed specifically to meet the needs of designers in the fields of AEC, entertainment and landscape design. For more information, visit www.nemetschek.net